Fir Farm

14/06/2025

One of our wildflower margins looking spectacular next to some organic spring barley on the farm. Considering the lack of rain over the last few months, we're pretty happy how both of these are looking.

Wildflower margins are crucial in organic farming systems because they enhance biodiversity, improve soil health, and provide valuable habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects. They also offer food and shelter for birds and other wildlife, acting as natural pest control agents and contributing to a more resilient and balanced ecosystem.

We have 50 acres of wild flower margins encircling all of our arable rotational ground. It's just one of many ways we are trying to rejuvenate the soil across the Estate.

28/04/2025

Our yearlings are certainly enjoying having the sun on their backs ☀️

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28/02/2025

Spring calving kicking off with a beautiful set of twins girls at Fir Farm last night

23/02/2025

A huge thank you to for planting over 8,000 hedge plants this weekend, despite the weather we've had its been a great weekend - apologies for my son turning up with a somewhat offensive hat....

19/02/2025

It's been a busy February on the Farm with the team planting 55 parkland trees creating two Woodland Pasture fields.

Trees including oak, hornbeam, maple, sycamore and chestnut to name a few have been planted in clumps around the fields to create shade in the summer months and shelter from the weather for our grazing livestock.

Trees also provide nutritional and medicinal benefits for livestock as they graze their leaves when the trees mature as well as providing habitat for our farmland wildlife.

This weekend with the help of we aim to plant over 14,000 hedgeplants to re-establish hedges that would've been present hundreds of years ago, to recreate wildlife corridors, encourage biodiversity and capture carbon. Thankfully we have lots of burgers in the freezer to keep them going!

20/09/2024

Fresh, organic, Pasture-For-Life accredited beef in stock now!!

Find it in our chilled vending machines at Lower Swell & Manor Farm, Upper Slaughter. Thick cut sirloins, flat iron & rump steaks and homemade burgers fully stocked for your weekend.

We also have all other cuts fresh at the farm for 1 week only! Email philgordon-jones@firfarm.co.uk

28/02/2024

Conference attendees enjoyed a farm walk led by Phil Wilson and Nick Adams with insights on the varied arable flora and fauna and birdlife .

The tour also took in our 6metre field margins which have been planted with flower rich seed mix (AB8 mix).

…and a meeting with the pigs.

28/02/2024

12/02/2024

🚨 Book your FREE place now.

The biodiversity of arable land throughout Europe is still in decline, despite the efforts of farmers and scientists and the help from agri-environment schemes.

This conference hopes to investigate some ways forward for our arable wildlife.

The conference is hosted by at

To book a place visit www.gwct.co.uk and go to the events section.

This event is kindly being funded by Cotswold National Landscapes through their Farming in Protected Landscapes programme.

16/11/2023

Between now and 31st March, Jamie and his son Lewis will be hedge laying around the farm.

Hedgelaying is an important rural craft used to manage hedgerows, ensuring they remain an impermeable barrier for livestock and don’t grow unchecked.

A properly laid hedge creates vital habitat and gives shelter to wildlife that no other option can rival and are a great hunting ground for Barn Owls. The fruit from the hawthorn and spindle attract small mammals inc. field mice, short tailed voles, field voles and shrews.

1. Jamie bending the spindle in to place in the ‘South of England’ style.
2. Lewis preparing a stake
3. Before
4. After - the finished hedge, topped with hazel

14/11/2023

Crop row tyres used for one season on the farm. 320/90 R54 from a Massey Ferguson 6490. 2x Rear tyres very good tread, £300 each, collection only.