Get in touch
Cock Crowing Farm
Email
info@cockcrowingfarm.co.uk
Phone
Lucy: +44 7813 500327
Higher Eype, Bridport
Dorset DT6 6AS
Links
About Our Farm
In April 2024, we were feautured in the ‘Barnyard Buzz Dorset’, a monthly ‘Countryside Chronicles’ newsletter by Crabbs Bluntshay Farm.
West Dorset Wilding are a landowner and farmer-led charity taking action to restore ecosystems and increase nature in our wonderful West Dorset, through rewilding and regenerative agriculture. See member profile featured.
The Agroforestry institute (UK). Martin Crawford’s site in Totnes, has been an important reference point. His three agroforestry sites demonstrate some of the trees & plants which could broaden food diversity in this part of the world.
Related Subjects
Canadian Permaculture Legacy. Owner, Keith St John has many practical tips. His location in Ontario, Canada could also be a reflection of the climate Dorset might face if the gulf stream weakens further as now predicted.
‘What is Agroecology?’ by the Soil Association. How can nature and food production co-exist so that each benefits the other, rather than continue the immense harm to nature caused by agricultural techniques stemming from the post-war period of the 1950s.
Quantifying decline of insects in Britain by Anders Moller - insects have shown an alarming reduction in abundance by as much as 80%, even in nature reserves. Farming practice, land use, pesticides and climate change are pinpointed as the key culprits.
Why the Food System is about to collapse - Tim Benton explains why the UK’s food system is close to collapse and outlines how we need to change, in particular, to eat less, eat different, farm different and waste less.
Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security, (UK GOV). An authoritative. deeply disturbing UK national security assessment from early this year, (2026) which should serve as a wake up call to all capable of absorbing the information.
The State of Nature - the UK in figures (Scientists for Extinction Rebellion). Some sobering facts and figures on the degradation and loss of the UK’s landscape and wildlife extending to the past 100 years.
Goren Farm Wildflower seeds - a great place to buy seeds of a sound provenance - the species rich wildflower meadows at Goren were created in 1990. The meadows are also well worth a visit in the summer season.
Other useful sources of information
Bridport Food Matters - An organisation dedicated to building a sustainable, resilient food system, accessible to everyone.
Dorset Climate Action Network - a network of community groups & individuals working together for a shared vision of a clean, green, sustainable Dorset.
The Great Big Dorset Hedge -A long term campaign to facilitate restoration and extension of hedgerows across West Dorset.