Agricology in the Field - Mike Mallett

Mike Mallett is farm manager of Maple Farm Kelsale, a 138-hectare organic farm in Suffolk which is mostly arable with some permanent pasture, woodland, horticulture & laying hens. He talks about regenerative agriculture, beneficial weeds, intercropping, the extensive agroforestry on the farm & providing for the hens’ health & welfare, with some fascinating insights; from breed selection to innovations in feed supply & his involvement in OK-Net Ecofeed. View the full farmer profile on the Agricology website.

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www.agricology.co.uk is a hub that explores moving towards farming systems that harness ecological processes & holistic approaches to help balance productive agriculture with enhancing the wider environment. In 2020, we chatted with some of the movers & shakers in the fields, labs & food supply chains; focusing on sustainable farming practices in ‘Agroecology in focus’ & speaking with innovating farmers ‘In the field.’ We are back in 2024 ‘In conversation with’ an exciting line up of farmers, researchers, advisors & industry figures who we set out to explore the practical, philosophical & pertinent with in relation to balancing the health of the farm with the environment & farming in a way that aims at ensuring a resilient future for us all.