Ecology Archives - Claydon Estate

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...

Creating wildflower-rich areas

Written by claydon_admin on April 24, 2021. Posted in Ecology, The Estate. No Comments on Creating wildflower-rich areas

Being part of the government’s Countryside Stewardship scheme, means that we are committed to managing a landscape that is rich in wildlife. Approximately 10% of our land is now wildflower-rich, through the planting of wildflower seeds, wild bird seed and pollen and nectar mixes, creating flourishing wildflower corridors that are a valuable food source for both pollinating insects and wild birds. This April, our team has been busy preparing another area of land near to the Estate Office. We have now sown a traditional British native wildflower meadow...