About the GWCT Allerton Project
The GWCT Allerton Project is dedicated to researching and demonstrating how productive farming can work hand in hand with environmental conservation. Through applied science, we explore ways to enhance biodiversity, improve soil and water management, and integrate sustainable farming practices into commercial agriculture.
We were fortunate to receive funding from the Golden Bottle Trust, which has enabled us to collaborate with the Environmental Farmers Group (EFG) to create and deliver expert-led content for their members via the EFG Knowledge Hub. This initiative provides farmers with access to trusted guidance, cutting-edge research, and peer-led discussions to support their efforts in farming with the environment.
Introducing the EFG Knowledge Hub
The EFG Knowledge Hub serves as a resource for EFG Members looking to enhance their knowledge of natural capital markets, sustainable land management, and the latest innovations in farming. By providing regular expert content, the hub ensures that farmers are equipped with the necessary tools to engage confidently in biodiversity, water management, and carbon trading markets.
The GWCT Allerton Project plays a leading role in creating and delivering the content available on the hub via podcasts, live webinars, video and briefing notes.
By engaging with this content, farmers will not only gain expert insights but also could connect with each other, share experiences, and discuss environmental changes and trading opportunities.
Key Themes and Categories:
Each topic has been categorised to align with its focus area:
- Financing Natural Capital – Exploring private and public funding for environmentally conscious farming.
- Farming & the Environment – Understanding how agriculture interacts with the environment and how farmers can drive positive change.
- Farming Practices – Examining practical methods that enhance sustainability and environmental impact.
- GWCT Project Focus – Showcasing Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) research on farming with nature.
- Farming Environmental Innovations – Highlighting the latest technologies and innovations in sustainable farming.
Newly Released Content:
The first set of resources is now live on the EFG Knowledge Hub for members to access, covering a range of webinars, podcasts, videos, and briefing notes:
Live Webinars:
- Financing Natural Capital – Understanding SFI (Sustainable Farming Incentive) and its impact on sustainable farming and business.
- Farming & the Environment – Exploring the long-range climate forecast for farming.
Podcasts
- Financing Natural Capital – Green ESG & environmental crediting options for farm businesses.
- Farming & the Environment – Local Nature Recovery Strategies and their farm business implications.butt
The first of our podcasts are live and available publicly to both members and non-members and you can access them here:
Briefing Notes:
- Farming Practices – IPM (Integrated Pest Management).
- Farming Environmental Innovations – Biochar applications.
- Financing Natural Capital – A detailed briefing on BNG (Biodiversity Net Gain).
Looking Ahead:
Further content is already in development, with upcoming releases focusing on sustainable farming practices, funding opportunities, and emerging technologies in environmental land management.
Accessing the Knowledge Hub:
Farmers and members can access our first two podcasts on green finance and Local Nature Recovery Strategies here Additional videos, podcasts, and briefing notes will be released regularly via our website and LinkedIn. EFG members can access the full resource library through the EFG website. For more details, visit the EFG Website or contact us for more info.