Author: Tryphena Foster

Meet the Team – Tory Aubrey-Fletcher

Written by Tryphena Foster on July 7, 2022. Posted in Staff. No Comments on Meet the Team – Tory Aubrey-Fletcher

We are proud of our team here at Claydon Estate, so we would like to tell you a little more about who we are and what we do …Name: Tory Aubrey-FletcherJob title: Operations ManagerWhat’s your role at Claydon Estate?I’m the Operations Manager and have worked on the Estate for over nine years.My role covers anything and everything! I deal with a variety of tasks such as recruiting staff, overseeing development projects, liaising with contractors & stakeholders, managing our rental properties, which includes finding new tenants and overseeing refurbishment projects. I’m...

Reducing our carbon footprint

Written by Tryphena Foster on June 27, 2022. Posted in Conservation, Ecology, Farming, The Estate. No Comments on Reducing our carbon footprint

We’re always looking at ways on the farm where we can reduce our carbon footprint, that’s why we’re conducting a trial of a new seaweed fertiliser. Here on Claydon Estate our in-hand farm specialises in growing combinable crops such as wheat, oats, oilseed rape, field beans and linseed.One of the highest points of carbon emission on any arable farm is the use of artificial fertilisers. A significant amount of greenhouse gasses are produced in the manufacture and transportation of these fertilisers, and the carbon footprint can be as much as 80%.Artificial fertilisers...

World Bee Day – Supporting our pollinators

Written by Tryphena Foster on May 19, 2022. Posted in Conservation, Ecology, The Estate. No Comments on World Bee Day – Supporting our pollinators

Supporting our pollinators.World bee day is celebrated on the 20th of May each year with the primary focus of raising awareness of the essential role that bees play in our eco system.There are 270 species of bee in the UK, including the honeybee, and they’re responsible for pollinating 80% of our wildflowers as well as many of our crops.Plants including crop plants depend on bees as well as insects to move pollen between flowers which allows them to produce seed and fruits. Without the help of our bees, crop yields would significantly decrease. It’s been well documented over the years...

Meet the team – Ben Harding

Written by Tryphena Foster on April 13, 2022. Posted in Staff, The Estate. No Comments on Meet the team – Ben Harding

We are proud of our team here at Claydon Estate, so we would like to tell you a little more about who we are and what we do …Name: Ben Harding Job title: Head of Grounds and Landscape Maintenance What’s your role at Claydon Estate?I’m Head of Grounds and Landscape Maintenance and manage a team of three. We’re responsible for the maintenance of the gardens and the wider estate. Our responsibilities include dealing with fallen trees after storms and undertaking repairs to fallen fences. We also look after our Kitchen Gardens, ensuring the beds are kept weed free...