29/09/2025
FOOD FOR THOUGHT| Henry Edmunds has just returned from the inspiring Farming Conference in Jersey — a free event dedicated to championing regenerative farming across the food system.
From passionate growers to forward-thinking farmers, there were lots of fantastic conversations and discussions taking place — and Jersey is showing real potential to lead the way in regenerative practices.
Patrick Holden from the said: “In Jersey, the main components are in place to achieve a food system that works in harmony with nature and produces healthy, nutrient-dense food for Islanders.” (from the )
At the conference, Henry spoke about the damaging impact of ‘Min Till’, where the plough is replaced by a drill able to sow in a shallow seedbed, but which relies on lots of agri-chemicals. He spoke instead about our own approach here of a rotational system of farming and the importance of grazing animals as an integral part of every farm. ‘Grazing must be on an extensive basis and animals should not be kept intensively in sheds throughout the year. The pastures that they utilise will not require nitrogenous fertilisers to boost productivity’.
‘Our fields teem with insects and our hedges are full of nesting birds. No insect pests are found because beneficial insects and birds keep pest numbers in check. We live with wildlife, year in and year out, from hares to harvest mice, from lizards to rare species of butterflies - they all flourish’.
Huge thanks to for hosting and keeping the spotlight on regeneration. The future of food is wild, diverse, and full of promise — and we’re here for it 💚
