Top 5 Sustainable Farming Companies in UK - 2023

Sustainable farming has made significant industrial changes due to the growing global awareness of the detrimental environmental impacts of human activities and the consequent need for responsible farming practices. Sustainable farming companies from Europe and the UK are at the forefront of this transformation, where integrating technology with ecological responsibility is seen as the driving force.

Precision farming, automation, regenerative practices, and the use of biological alternatives have played a pivotal role in enhancing food quality while protecting the environment. Adopting renewable energy sources, like solar and wind, into farming practices marks a crucial step in reducing the agricultural sector's carbon footprint, contributing to the broader shift towards sustainability.

Diverse success stories from across Europe and the UK serve as examples that illustrate the immense potential of technology-driven sustainability in agriculture. These instances are made possible due to the practical and feasible solutions sustainable farming companies provide their customers.

In this edition, our goal at Agri Business Review Europe is to highlight Europe’s top Sustainable Farming Companies. Featured companies in this edition include the innovative Finchimica and the eco-centric De La Tierra. The magazine also brings forth the expert perspectives of Ana Yaluff, Director of Sustainability EMEA at ADM, along with Nick Martin, Mark T. Izzo, and Kristopher Corbin of Bright Future Foods.

We hope that these valuable insights from industry leaders will help you to make informed, forward-thinking business decisions.

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De La Tierra

De La Tierra is a visionary leader in agri-food sustainability, offering consultancy, fresh produce trade, and food loss and waste reduction technologies. It also it offers clients a range of modified atmosphere packaging that enhances product shelf life, allowing storage and transport of goods over longer distances without compromising quality.

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When it comes to reducing post-harvest losses, we bring a wealth of expertise spanning polymer science, post-harvest management, and crop physiology that serves as a bridge to crafting sustainable solutions that are not just innovative but remarkably effective

Athanasios Mandis, Founder and Director
Boxford Farms

Boxford Farms is a family-run business in its third generation, they strive to grow fruit of the highest quality using world-class techniques to ensure that they are a sustainable business for future generations. They are passionate about sustainability and use world-class techniques to maintain green business practices to benefit future generations.
CHAP

Crop Health and Protection (CHAP) is one of four UK Agri-Tech Centres of Innovation. It is an independent catalyst for change, driving the discovery, development, delivery and adoption of applied knowledge and Agri Tech innovations to maximise their impact across the globe. They achieve this by bringing together scientists, farmers, advisors, and pioneers to transform innovation.
Dewhirst Farming Group

Dewhirst Farming Group is family owned and made up of 4 businesses - Yorkwold Pig Pro Ltd, E Reed and Sons, Nafferton Wold Farms and Burton Agnes Renewables.
Germinal

Germinal is a leading forage specialist developing sustainable grassland varieties, including Aber High Sugar Grasses, and supplying a range of premium agricultural seed. The company's focused research in plant breeding combined with innovative partnerships helps facilitate a productive and sustainable food future for all.
De La Tierra

De La Tierra is a visionary leader in agri-food sustainability, offering consultancy, fresh produce trade, and food loss and waste reduction technologies. It also it offers clients a range of modified atmosphere packaging that enhances product shelf life, allowing storage and transport of goods over longer distances without compromising quality.
When it comes to reducing post-harvest losses, we bring a wealth of expertise spanning polymer science, post-harvest management, and crop physiology that serves as a bridge to crafting sustainable solutions that are not just innovative but remarkably effective

Athanasios Mandis, Founder and Director
Boxford Farms

Boxford Farms is a family-run business in its third generation, they strive to grow fruit of the highest quality using world-class techniques to ensure that they are a sustainable business for future generations. They are passionate about sustainability and use world-class techniques to maintain green business practices to benefit future generations.
CHAP

Crop Health and Protection (CHAP) is one of four UK Agri-Tech Centres of Innovation. It is an independent catalyst for change, driving the discovery, development, delivery and adoption of applied knowledge and Agri Tech innovations to maximise their impact across the globe. They achieve this by bringing together scientists, farmers, advisors, and pioneers to transform innovation.
Dewhirst Farming Group

Dewhirst Farming Group is family owned and made up of 4 businesses - Yorkwold Pig Pro Ltd, E Reed and Sons, Nafferton Wold Farms and Burton Agnes Renewables.
Germinal

Germinal is a leading forage specialist developing sustainable grassland varieties, including Aber High Sugar Grasses, and supplying a range of premium agricultural seed. The company's focused research in plant breeding combined with innovative partnerships helps facilitate a productive and sustainable food future for all.