Lockerley Estate wins Test Valley sustainability award

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 17:32 · Archive

Lockerley Estate in Broughton won the Sustainability Award at the Test Valley Business Awards for regenerative farming and environmental work.

Lockerley Estate, a 2,350-hectare site in Broughton, received the Sustainability Award at the Test Valley Business Awards for its focus on regenerative farming and environmental conservation. The estate was recognised for its work in regenerative agriculture, woodland management and chalk-stream conservation.

Over the past decade the estate has transformed its farming methods to improve soil quality and reduce environmental impact. It has moved entirely to zero-tillage farming, which has reduced fuel use. The use of purchased fertiliser has fallen by more than 50 per cent. Independent carbon accounting supports the estate's net-zero status.

The estate is also undertaking a 28-megawatt solar project expected to generate electricity for around 7,000 homes. It welcomes more than 1,000 visitors each year and shares its knowledge with farmers, schools and the wider community. Representatives from the estate were unable to attend the ceremony at Thruxton Circuit on 17 October, and councillors from the sponsor Test Valley Borough Council collected the award on their behalf.

How it is being reported

• Lockerley Estate wins sustainability award for regenerative farming workA focus on regenerative agriculture has earned an estate an honour for sustainability.Romsey Advertiser · 24 Oct, 17:00
• Lockerley Estate wins sustainability award for regenerative farming workA focus on regenerative agriculture has earned an estate an honour for sustainability.Andover Advertiser · 24 Oct, 17:00

In this story: Lockerley Estate · Broughton · Test Valley Business Awards · Test Valley Borough Council · Thruxton Circuit

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