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Tough decisions: A spotlight on the drought
Farmers are known for watching the weather closely – and with good reason. It shapes almost everything we do, yet remains completely beyond our control. This year, records seem to be tumbling every month, and rarely for the better. The mental strain caused by the current climate – both the weather itself and the wider…
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Discovering the night time wonders on our farmland
Last week, Wensum Farmers enjoyed a great moth morning at Sparham Hall Farm, hosted and organised by our friends there. The session finished perfectly with bacon rolls in the sunshine. Moths and butterflies are both Lepidoptera – scale-covered wings. While butterflies fly by day with clubbed antennae and wings held over their backs, many moths…
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Wensum Farmers 2026 AGM: Reflecting on Our Progress and Looking Ahead Together
We recently held our 2026 Annual General Meeting, bringing our members, partners, and supporters together for a valuable day of reflection, discussion, and planning. As a farmer-led group in the Upper Wensum catchment, these gatherings are always a highlight of our year — a chance to celebrate what we’ve achieved collectively and strengthen our shared…
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Wensum Farmers Visit Norfolk Rivers Trust Beaver Enclosure
A collaborative visit to explore nature-based solutions for water quality and biodiversity. Yesterday, members of the Wensum Farmers Group had the opportunity to visit the Norfolk Rivers Trust’s beaver enclosure in North Norfolk. Guided by the Trust’s team, we gained valuable insights into the important work being carried out with beavers and the tangible benefits…
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