Better Soil Health, Lower Carbon Footprint
In 2017, we took the proactive decision to build an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant on Savock Farm.
This 2.5MW 'gas to grid' AD plant offers an outlet for rye, grass and waste products from oat production and in return provides organic fertiliser in plentiful supply.
This has twin benefits for us — the homegrown fertiliser improves long-term soil health and has significantly reduced how much inorganic fertiliser we use. This results in a permanent reduction to our carbon footprint.
Regenerative Farming
is Sustainable Farming
At Savock Farms, one of the most important factors in everything we do is the health of the land and its wider ecology. We farm in a 'regenerative' way — always thinking beyond this year's crop to the years (and generations) to come.
Our team manage varying land types across multiple farms, including wildlife corridors, hedgerows and watercourses. Fields are rotated and planted with regenerative crops to restore nutrients, and we continually evaluate energy usage to ensure we are running as efficiently and sustainably as possible. As is the case with everyone, this is an ongoing journey for us, but we believe our approach is the right one.
Biomass Heating Systems
At Savock Farms, we operate and oversee a 2.5MW biomass heating system that utilises woodchip boilers. This sustainable energy solution enables us to dry all of our grain and oilseed rape without the need for any fossil fuels. Moreover, we are also able to provide district heating to both residential and commercial properties located on the farm. By doing so, we are contributing to the reduction of our carbon footprint, promoting sustainable agriculture practices, and providing a reliable and eco-friendly source of energy.
WHAT WE DO
Get in Touch
If you would like to learn more about our services or believe that Savock Farms may be able to support you with a project, please do not hesitate to contact our team. We would be delighted to discuss your requirements
