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LEAF Open Farm Sunday 2025


LEAF Open Farm Sunday 2025

Join us at Open Farm Sunday in Nocton to see first-hand how we farm in harmony with the environment.

Learn how we care for the environment around us to create a mutually beneficial system for pollinators and other wildlife who call our farms home. Discover more about how we generate renewable energy to aid production and how this forms part of our regenerative farming model by reducing waste and maintaining nutrients in the soils across our farms.

This year our event is bigger and better than ever. We’re expecting around 3,000 people on the day, and booking is essential. We’re charging a small fee for car parking, which will help us build and develop our new education area to allow us to continue to offer free school visits for local children.

What’s on?

Environmental tours – (£3 per ticket, booking required)
Jump on the tractor and tour trailer for a look at the environmental work we carry out across the farm. From the Dunston Beck project to nesting bird boxes, find out how we work in harmony with wildlife.

Farm tours – (Free, no booking required)
This walking tour takes you around Nocton Wood Yard. From the huge grain stores to the potato store, learn about the crops we grow and how they’re stored and processed.

Nocton Wood self-guided tour – (Free, no booking required)
Nocton Wood is an ancient woodland dating back as far as the 16th century. Spot the wide range of flora and fauna growing on the woodland floor and look out for muntjac deer, brown hares and even peacocks as you explore. Choose from a 3km or 5km route and enjoy the beautiful, peaceful surroundings.

Pick up a complimentary activity pack to keep the little ones engaged.

If you would like a longer walk, you can explore the countryside that surrounds our farms with one of our tailored routes. Click the link to access the map.

Recruitment
Our recruitment team will also be on hand to talk to anyone interested in join Dyson Farming.

Children’s activities
A pre-school discovery zone teaches young children about the farm as they play, while our educational activity area offers something for all ages.

Relaxed atmosphere
Picnic blankets and folding chairs are encouraged. Find the perfect spot to set up and bask in what we hope to be a sunny and warm June day. Enjoy the live music as you explore our event field.

Food and Drink

Enjoy a range of Dyson farmed British produce on the day with beef, lamb and potatoes being served through our food vendors. There’ll also be the opportunity to try the strawberries, innovatively grown at our glasshouse in Lincolnshire.

Enjoy a range of street food from burgers to crepes. There’ll also be an ice cream van and baristas on site to keep you going.

Charities

We’ve invited a number of key charities we support to attend on the day. Make sure you go and say hello to find out more about what they do.

Local businesses

We’ve also invited a number of local businesses to the event, giving you the opportunity to buy local and join in with fun workshops during the day.

The Farmer’s Florist will be hosting workshops for adults. Call 0780706799 for more information and to book your space.

📆 8 June 2025
🕘 10am-4pm
🎟️ Booking required

📍 Nocton Wood Yard, LN4 2GR

 
 
 

There is a £5 car parking charge for attendees.

Environmental tractor and trailer tours are £3 per ticket.

This will go to supporting the opening of the education area to offer free school visits to the farm.

Tickets can be added onto your booking during the checkout process.

Each tour will last approximately 45 minutes.

The event takes place in a flat, grassy field, so we cannot guarantee the condition of the ground due to weather in the lead up to the event. 

Yes – enjoy a range of British farmed produce on the day with beef, lamb and potatoes being served through the food vendors. There will also be an opportunity to buy punnets of strawberries, innovatively grown at our glasshouse in Lincolnshire, and a bar.

Food Dude, RJ Events, Flippin’ Crepes, Firehouse Pizzas, Dancing Dungarees, The Very Cool Coffee Bus and, Original Barista and Party Delights.

Please come dressed appropriately for the weather on the day of the event. The self-guided walk follows farm tracks that may be muddy following wet weather. Sturdy footwear is essential.

The self-guided walks are ideal for bringing your dog along. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times during your visit.

Dogs will not be permitted on the tractor and trailer tours.

Please ensure any dog waste is disposed of appropriately.

Please keep an eye on our social media channels where you will find any information about changes to the event and cancellations.

We only open the wood to visitors at times when we will cause minimal disturbance to wildlife and our ongoing woodland management schemes.

Follow our social media channels to hear about future opportunities to explore this special place.

We’ll be taking photos and video throughout the day to use across our social channels and in marketing materials.

If you do not wish to be included, please speak to a member of our team.

Yes – toilets are available in the main event area.

Please note: There are no toilets on the self-guided walk or any of the guided tours.

If you have any more questions, please get in touch by emailing enquiries@dysonfarming.com

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Cyclone Way, Nocton,
Lincoln LN4 2GR

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CPD training for teachers

CPD training for teachers

We are hosting a CPD opportunity at our Nocton farm on 24 June, giving you the tools to bring real-life examples to the curriculum. The evening will be led by LEAF who will explore food, farming and natural environment through the new Dyson Farming curriculum linked resources. 

For local schools, this CPD session will give you the opportunity to become familiar with the farm and explore the possibility of future school visits to our new education area. 

Come along to meet the LEAF team, develop your knowledge, network with other teachers and take a tour of the farm.  

What to expect 

  • A guided tour of the Nocton farm with the Dyson Farming team 
  • Understand the newly developed Dyson Farming resources and their links to the curriculum 
  • Explore the Education Centre and become familiar with the site 
  • Experience and learn about practices on the farm including sustainable initiatives, benefitting the soil and surrounding environment 
  • Share your thoughts and experiences with the group during this networking opportunity 
  • Applicable for a visit to the farm within 6 months of CPD qualification 

🆓 Free event

📆 24 June, 2025

🕒 3:45pm arrival, 4pm – 6pm

📍 The Hive, Wasps Nest, LN4 2AY

☕️ Hot drinks and cake provided

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The Estate Office,
Cyclone Way, Nocton,
Lincoln LN4 2GR

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EVENT: CPD teacher training

CPD training for A-level teachers

We are hosting a CPD opportunity at our Nocton farm on 27 March, giving you the tools to bring real-life examples to the A-level Geography and Environmental Science curriculums. The day will be led by LEAF who will explore food, farming and natural environment through their new AHDB-funded curriculum linked resources.

For local schools, this CPD session will give you the opportunity to become familiar with the farm and explore the possibility of future school visits to our new education area.

Come along to meet the LEAF team, develop your knowledge, network with other teachers and take a tour of the farm. See how we farm in harmony with the environment with the success of projects such as Dunston Beck and the management of the ancient Nocton Wood.

What to expect

  • A guided tour of the Nocton farm with the Dyson Farming team

  • Review the new curriculum linked resources with the support of LEAF’s Educational Specialists

  • Experience and learn about practices on the farm including sustainable initiatives, benefitting the soil and surrounding environment

  • Share your thoughts and experiences with the group during this networking opportunity

 

📆 27 March, 2025

🕙 10am-2pm

📍 The Hive, Wasps Nest, LN4 2AY

🥪 Lunch provided

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The Estate Office,
Cyclone Way, Nocton,
Lincoln LN4 2GR

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Bird Monitoring

Bird Monitoring

Bird Monitoring 

We are currently monitoring our owl boxes on our farms for young. We have already seen a successful number of eggs hatched and have started ringing the birds.

Ringing is a process which allows for data monitoring of bird species and their young. It entails attaching a small metal ring to the bird’s leg with a unique identification number. This means that the birds can be tracked throughout their life, giving us a better idea of their migratory patterns and lifestyles. This is carried out under a BTO licence.

We are not only discovering barn owls in our boxes, but a variety of different species including Little Owls, Kestrels and Tawny Owls. We have recently counted 46 kestrels, 25 barn owls, 1 peregrine and 1 tawny owl.

We will continue to monitor our boxes over the next couple of months and are excited to see what species they attract.

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Cyclone Way, Nocton,
Lincoln LN4 2GR

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The Lincolnshire Show 2024

The Lincolnshire Show 2024

The Lincolnshire Show 19-20th June 2024

The show is fast approaching! It’s set to be a great day out for you and your families, and we are hoping for good weather.

Dyson Farming Ltd will be in the Countryside Area again this year for the 2-day event, and we have some exciting activities planned out. We will have a whole section dedicated to our preschool discovery zone, equipped with ride-on children’s tractors, sand pits, playhouses, a mini-AD plant, and Glasshouse. We also have educational activity sheets and games so the kids can have fun whilst they learn.

We will have a marquee serving refreshments and sweet treats, you’ll be able to try some of our strawberries too!

We will be joined by members of the James Dyson Foundation who are keen to discuss their educational resources and how they are helping the community.

Interested in joining Dyson Farming? We will have a stand dedicated to recruitment, so seize this opportunity to talk to a member of our team and take steps towards your future career.

We’re excited to be sponsoring the Schools’ Challenge again this year, designed to inspire children to gain a better understanding of agriculture and land-based activities. Please pop down and take a look at what creative ideas they have developed this year.

Find out more about the Lincolnshire Show and prebook by visiting their website:

The Lincolnshire Show 2024.

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Cyclone Way, Nocton,
Lincoln LN4 2GR

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Restoring Natural Features- Dunston Beck


Restoring Natural Features-
Dunston Beck

The Dunston Beck restoration project has been pivotal in enhancing biodiversity by working with the natural environment.

 

Learn more about the what the project involves and our findings so far. 

What is Dunston Beck?

Dunston Beck is one of several streams rising from Lincolnshire’s limestone bedrocks that are crucial to the local habitat. A steady flow of crystal-clear spring water, which emerges at ground level, makes a great habitat for diverse wildlife through wetlands, gravel beds and back channels.

What is the Dunston Beck Project?

Dyson Farming, collaborating with the Environment Agency and Wild Trout Trust, has undergone a major improvement, transforming the Dunston Beck to a more natural, meandering path, after previously being straightened for drainage. We have added in bends, seeded and planted locally sourced, native plants and carefully managed grazing ensuring a rich and diverse flora.

This project has been completed in two phases and was commenced in February 2021. We are continuously monitoring the site and are pleased with how it has withstood a variety of weather conditions such as flood management.

What are the findings so far?

We have seen benefits to wildlife, water quality and flow, enhancing biodiversity of the Beck and surrounding areas. The carefully excavated meanders help to filter sand and gravel on the riverbeds. These characteristics make it ideal for some of the most threatened species, including:

  • Water voles
  • European eels
  • Brown trout

Additional pools and riffles help to improve oxygen levels in low flow areas, offering consistent water temperatures for aquatic life.

 

If you wish to learn more about the project, please read these other articles outlining more details:

 
 
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Cyclone Way, Nocton,
Lincoln LN4 2GR

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LEAF Open Farm Sunday 2024


LEAF Open Farm Sunday 2024

Join us at Nocton Farm for a day of exploring, tours, food, entertainment and relaxation at LEAF Open Farm Sunday 2024.

This year we have moved our event site, putting you at the heart of the farm. Here’s what you can expect…

Environmental tour – Limited availability

Jump on the tractor and tour trailer for a look at the environmental work we carry out across the farm. From the Dunston Beck project to nesting bird boxes, find out how we work in harmony with wildlife.

Farm tours

This walking tour takes you around Nocton Wood Yard. From the huge grain stores to the potato store, find out about the crops we grow, how they’re stored and what happens next.

Nocton Wood self-guided tour

Nocton Wood is an ancient woodland packed with a range of flora and fauna. Choose the 3km or 5km route and enjoy the beautiful, peaceful surroundings. 

Pick up an activity pack to keep the little ones engaged.

If you would like a longer walk, you can explore the countryside that surrounds our farms with one of our tailored routes. Pick up a map from the information tent on the day.

Children’s activities

A pre-school discovery zone teaches young children about the farm as they play, while our educational activity area offers something for all ages.

Bring a picnic blanket and chairs to sit back and enjoy the live music. There’s plenty of local food and drink on offer too.

Our recruitment team will also be on hand to talk to anyone interested in join Dyson Farming.

We’re expecting a huge amount of interest in the day – booking is essential.

📆 9 June 2024
🕘 10am-4pm
💷 Free

📍 Nocton Wood Yard, LN4 2GR

 
 
 

LEAF Open Farm Sunday is a free event.

Tickets can be added onto your booking during the checkout process.

Each tour will last approximately 45 minutes.

The event takes place in a grassy field, so we cannot guarantee the condition of the ground due to weather in the lead up to the event. 

Yes – we are providing complimentary strawberries throughout the day. There will also be a bar and a range of food and drink vendors on offer.

Water will also be available to fill up your own bottle. Bottles will not be provided.

Yes – toilets are available in the main event area.

Please note: There are no toilets on the self-guided walk or any of the guided tours.

Yes – there is ample parking close to the event site. Our team will be on hand to direct you during the day.

Please come dressed appropriately for the weather on the day of the event. The self-guided walk follows farm tracks that may be muddy following wet weather. Sturdy footwear is essential.

The self-guided walks are ideal for bringing your dog along. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times during your visit.

The tours are very popular and are likely to be fully booked, so there may not be space for dogs on the trailer.

Please keep an eye on our social media channels where you will find any information about changes to the event and cancellations.

We only open the wood to visitors at times when we will cause minimal disturbance to wildlife and our ongoing woodland management schemes.

Follow our social media channels to hear about future opportunities to explore this special place.

We’ll be taking photos and video throughout the day to use across our social channels and in marketing materials.

If you do not wish to be included, please speak to a member of our team.

If you have any more questions, please get in touch by emailing enquiries@dysonfarming.com

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The Estate Office,
Cyclone Way, Nocton,
Lincoln LN4 2GR

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Easter egg hunt 2024

Easter egg hunt 2024

Join us at our Nocton Farm this Easter for a cracking hunt.

The Easter Bunny has hidden eight eggs along the Bridleway in Nocton. Collect the answers along the way to crack our Easter code.

Fill in your answer sheet and pop in to The Estate Office to receive an Easter surprise.

The perfect excuse for to enjoy the countryside this spring.

Please note

This is a self-guided event, starting at Nocton Cricket Club and ending at The Estate Office.

The bridleway is accessible on foot, bike or scooter and is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

This is a working farm – please be cautious of heavy machinery moving around the estate.

📍 Start at Nocton Cricket Club, LN4 2FH

🚗 Free parking

🥚 8 eggs to collect

📆 25 – 28 March

⏰ 12 – 6pm

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Lincoln LN4 2GR

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MDS Graduate Scheme

MDS Graduate Scheme

MDS offers secondments for graduates across the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Broken down into 3-4 placements spread across two years, the scheme offers its trainees the opportunity to experience a diverse range of roles and sectors to build their knowledge, career options and connections.

Dyson Farming provides opportunities to work with people from across the business from farm managers and operational workers to members of the communications and finance teams. We believe the partnership with MDS not only benefits trainees, but also helps our business to continue to grow and expand our knowledge within the industry, understanding the perceptions, challenges and prospects of people who are making their first steps in the industry.

“My time at Dyson Farming has given me excellent opportunities to expand my personal and professional skills. Working in the comms team as an external engagement coordinator has given me the chance to work with all aspects of the business, from planning events, school visits and engaging with the local community to building leisure initiatives, social media planning and reporting.

“I’d encourage anyone to join the MDS graduate scheme as it gives people a range of skills that you can pick up in a growing and expanding industry. I have really enjoyed my time at Dyson Farming and I’m looking forward to my future.” Georgie Bates, MDS trainee

Other opportunities

Summer Series

Not sure if agriculture is the industry for you? Summer Series gives recent school leavers and graduates the opportunity to experience a week with Dyson Farming, working closely with all aspects of the business.

Find out more about Summer Series

Inductrial placements and sandwich courses

We offer the chance for placement year students to spend time within the business, focusing on their specific career targets and needs.

Email recruitment@dysonfarming.com for more information.

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The Estate Office,
Cyclone Way, Nocton,
Lincoln LN4 2GR

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Dyson Farming Research: low carbon fertiliser trial

Dyson Farming Research takes a step forward in reducing synthetic nitrogen through low carbon fertiliser trial

Dyson Farming Research are members of a consortium which has been successful in securing funding from Innovate UK for a project which will help boost the sustainability of growing arable crops.

The project consortium is led by Crop Intellect Ltd and includes, Barworth Research, University of Lincoln, CHAP, and The Allerton Project.

Multi-location field trials hosted at Dyson Farming Ltd will test how the Crop Intellect Ltd R-Leaf product can be used with endophyte prototypes to combine their nitrogen-fixing benefits. The trials aim to reduce an estimated 50% of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser applied to wheat under standard farming practice.

Richard Meredith, Head of Dyson Farming Research, said, “We’re thrilled to be part of this project and see large potential in how it can help reduce farm input costs while improve soil health through reduced synthetic nitrogen fertiliser use. It will contribute directly towards net zero emission targets in agriculture and impact positively across the entire agri-food supply chain, from farm to retailers and end consumers.”

The results from this project will also be shared with Dyson Farming Research members at its upcoming technical events. For more information on membership, contact Richard Meredith at Richard.meredith@dysonfarming.com or 07717 493015.

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The Estate Office,
Cyclone Way, Nocton,
Lincoln LN4 2GR

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