25/03/2026
Another fantastic day hosting a farm tour — this time hosting the DEFRA PMO as part of the Livestock Information Transformation Program team for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes farm tour.
We walked through the reality of day-to-day farming — giving honest insight into how a working farm operates, the decisions we make, and the pressures we manage every single day, led by your host Ben Hastings, combining extensive hands-on farming knowledge with years of DEFRA experience, bringing real depth and practical insight to every tour.
A big focus was helping the team truly understand the real-life impact of policy on farming — not just on paper, but on the ground. From livestock management and daily routines to compliance, costs, and time pressures, it was a valuable opportunity to show how policies directly shape how farms are run and the challenges farmers face.
It was also a great chance to have open conversations about the benefits of change, where things can improve, and how the industry and policymakers can collaborate better work together.
A brilliant, engaged group — asking questions, getting involved, and showing a genuine passion to understand and support British farming. Opportunities like this really matter.
Great to have the support of forward-thinking partners like Te Pari, Clipex and Shearwell helping drive innovation, efficiency, and real change on farm. Collaboration like this is key to shaping a stronger future for British agriculture.
Te Pari United Kingdom Clipex Fencing & Stockyards Europe Shearwell UK Farmers Guardian Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Ben Hastings