Willowbrook Farm is set in a beautiful part of the Oxfordshire countryside and the entire farm falls within the Cherwell Valley Environmentally Sensitive Area. Beyond our organic status we plan to develop a vibrant ecosystem sustaining a wide variety of plant and animal life on the farm. We have already planted several thousand trees across our fields and excavated a large pond to encourage a wider range of wildlife onto the farm. With these, and further planned activities, we hope to provide a pesticide-free and harsh cropping-free haven for local wildlife.
Organic Farming
Organic farming takes a holistic approach to all aspects of food production, from the soil to the consumer. Organic standards are administered by the Soil Association and their stated priorities include:
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To treat livestock ethically, meeting their physiological and behavioural needs
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To maintain the long term fertility and biological activity of soils
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To foster biodiversity and protect sensitive habitats and landscape features
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To maximise use of renewable sources and recycling
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To minimise pollution and waste
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To develop ecologically responsible production, processing and distribution chains, emphasising local systems
These are all principles that we feel passionately at Willowbrook and strive to promote.