July 2019
The external build of the new workshop and shed is virtually complete
. We are now working on the last bits including internals and electrics.
We have finally installed our weather stations and in field monitoring stations across the farm
. We have two fixed weather stations to enable us to collect current weather data and we can overlay this with crop performance. We also have 3 in field monitoring [...]
Championing the Farmed Environment
Today we joined forces with Championing the Farmed Environment to host a farm walk focusing on integrated pest management and how we best play host to many beneficial insects. A [...]
Crop Scouting and Location
We have partnered up with a great team at Earth Rover to develop a method of crop scouting and location. By using very accurate GPS and multispectral cameras we are [...]
Pollybell to host Championing the Farm Environment farm walk
We are very pleased to be hosting the latest Championing the Farm Environment farm walk next week on Tuesday the 9th July. The visit will be focused on “Beauties and [...]
June 2019
New Shed and Workshop Update
This week has seen the steels go up on our new shed and workshop. It was amazing to see how fast the structure took shape.
Organic Broccoli harvest for 2019 has now begun
Broccoli harvest for 2019 has now begun!! With the mild weather through the spring and irrigation we have been able to start harvesting in good time. The first variety we [...]
Our new 9 row pelican planter in action
We have just received our long awaited new 9 row pelican planter. This planter has been designed for leeks with extra long cups to hold the leeks in place and [...]
Pollybell Featured in the Sunday Times Volvo Visionaries List
Pollybell are very proud to be featured with our colleagues at Earth Rover in the Sunday Times Volvo Visionaries List. James our Managing Director speaks about embarking on the project [...]
Organic Wildflower Margins
Our wildflower margins are really starting to come into their own now with some species in full flower. The first species we see flowering are the vibrant blue cornflowers, daisy [...]