We recognise our fundamental responsibilities to our environment in minimising the impact we have on the natural landscape.
How We Protect Our Environment
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We grow using specialised ‘tabletop’ systems to improve water efficiencies and targeted plant nutrition in irrigation water.
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We protect crops with an advanced polythene tunnel design to increase plant yield of first-class fruit, minimising wastage. Tunnels also reduce the risk of pest and disease.
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We create a growing microclimate to enable the primary use of beneficial predators to control insect pests to minimise the use of pesticides.
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We select strawberry cultivars that are naturally more tolerant to pest and diseases issues, without compromising on product quality.
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We identify new markets for substandard graded fruit in alternative product formats (e.g. pureed or quick frozen) or anaerobic digesters to generate energy.
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We recycle or reuse on-farm waste materials.
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We identify and manage wildlife habitats to encourage species diversity on the farms, including an SSSI on our Kent farm.
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We plant seed crops specifically to encourage and feed wild bird, and new hedgerows to create wildlife corridors.
- We use wood biomass burners to generate heat, as an alternative to fossil fuels.
Please view our Environmental policy here and Conservation policy here