We, in partnership with Grow, invite you to an open discussion about the farming system at Neidpath - its strengths, challenges, and potential improvements.

Event overview

Morning:
Begin with a guided farm walk to explore key elements of the Neidpath system, including Bale Grazing and Johnson Su Bioreactors.

Afternoon:
After lunch, join a focused session on profitability within a regeneratively managed upland beef and sheep farm. We’ll delve into the transformations over the past four years, examining profitability, landscape changes, water quality, and biodiversity.

What you’ll learn:

• Understanding business costs: Breaking down expenses and identifying opportunities for savings.

• Infrastructure developments at Neidpath: Exploring changes that enhance efficiency and sustainability.

• Cutting unnecessary costs and inputs: Strategies to reduce waste and improve margins.

• Measuring profitability: Key KPIs for evaluating farm performance.

• Soil health’s role in profitability: How soil vitality underpins long-term success.

• Balancing short-term gains and long-term resilience: Planning for immediate and future sustainability.

Speaker:

Matt Griffin
With a wealth of international experience, Matt Griffin brings a unique perspective to upland farming. After shepherding in northern England, Matt spent 14 years in New Zealand, training in holistic management under renowned livestock farmer Allan Savory. Today, Matt manages Neidpath Farms in the Scottish Borders, where he has implemented innovative practices such as mob grazing and fungal-rich composting to improve soil health. His hands-on approach is transforming Neidpath into a resilient, nature-friendly operation.

Funded by the NFFN, Queen's University Belfast, and the AFN Network+