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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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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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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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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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Lincoln LN4 2GR

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LEAF Education Pop-Up Knowledge Hub

LEAF Education Pop-Up Knowledge Hub

LEAF Education’s Pop-up Knowledge Hub is coming to Mayfield Farm in Compton.

This event is open to farmers, educators and the wider industry and gives them the opportunity to discover the best in education and outreach in the agri-food sector.

The day features exclusive workshops to see the latest developments in agri-education and helps you discover exciting ways to engage, inspire and motivate young people on the farm, in school and online.

Workshops

Discovery and exploration – a holistic approach

Look at child-centred learning and how your farm can be used to inspire children and develop their learning skills as well as their physical and mental well-being. We will share with you our top resources for working with Early Years and how all ages can benefit from activities on farm.

Getting down and dirty – making soil exciting

Explore ways to communicate the wonders of soil to young people of all ages on farm. Get hands-on with a range of soil activities investigating soil texture and structure, soil carbon and the role of micro-organisms, soil water, worm counts and much more.

Let’s talk teenagers!

Explore a range of secondary school-specific resources designed to inspire teenagers to want to learn more about the farm-to-fork story. How to give them the knowledge to make their own informed decisions and fight mistruths

Who do you think you could be? – Careers and virtual visits

Discover effective strategies to inspire young minds about the wide array of careers within the food, farming, and supply chain industries. Discover how to use the farmed environment as a resource to begin these discussions and expose students to careers they may not even have heard of.

Tour of Mayfield Farm

See the best of what the team are delivering in terms of integrated, regenerative farming

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FULLY BOOKED: LEAF Open Farm Sunday 2023


FULLY BOOKED: LEAF Open Farm Sunday 2023

Open Farm Sunday 2023 at Dyson Farming is now fully booked. Please keep an eye on our social media channels for information about any last-minute availability.

We’re welcoming you to Nocton Farm for LEAF Open Farm Sunday 2023 for a family day of exploring, tours and relaxation.

This year, we’re inviting you to discover more about the environmental work we do across the farm. From the Dunston Beck restoration project to nesting bird boxes and wildflower margins, see how we work in harmony with the wildlife across the farm every day. Join Ian Willoughby, our Environmental Coordinator, on a tractor and trailer tour around the farm to discover what we do.

We’re also opening the gates of Nocton Wood, with two self-guided walks (3km and 5km) to enjoy through the protected woodland. Discover more about the species that grow there and the wildlife that calls the wood home. Pick up an activity pack from The Hive to keep your little ones engaged, from collecting flora to creating detailed tree rubbings.

Back at The Hive, there’s plenty to keep you busy. Whether you’re tasting the Dyson Farming strawberries which are grown at our glasshouse in Carrington, or relaxing to the music on, what we hope will be, a glorious summer’s day.

Food and drink will also be on offer, including gourmet toasted sandwiches from Dancing Dungarees and something to drink from Ferry Ales Brewery. Complimentary tea and coffee will also be available throughout the day.

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

Secure your spot by clicking below. Spaces are limited for the guided tours – booking is essential.

📆 11 June 2023
🕘 10 am – 4 pm
💷 Free

📍 The Hive, LN4 2AY

 
 
 

LEAF Open Farm Sunday is a free event.

You can book up to 5 tickets as part of the checkout process.

Each tour will last approximately 1 hour.

The self-guided walks follows farm tracks that are uneven in places. The route is suitable for off-road pushchairs and motorised mobility scooters.

Yes – we are providing complimentary strawberries, tea and coffee throughout the day. There will also be a bar and gourmet toasties on offer if you are looking for something more.

Yes – there will be toilets located at The Hive.

Please note: There are no toilets on the self-guided walk or along the route of the environmental tour.

Yes – there is ample parking close to The Hive. 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

Head Office

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

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