Consultancy and Pioneering Projects
In line with our mission to expand the reach and impact of regenerative agriculture, we partner with and provide consultancy to aligned groups to explore system transformation towards an agri-food system where people, land and animals truly flourish.
We work with a variety of individuals and groups from across the sector including NGO's, policy makers, universities, retailers, food producers and restaurants. With these partners, we design and deliver bespoke programmes to expand understanding of, and improve uptake of regenerative food systems.
Some examples of our work below:
Impeckable Poultry
Pioneering project to bring regenerative, dual purpose poultry to the UK
This pioneering project will explore the practicalities and sustainability of dual-purpose, pasture-raised poultry as an integrated enterprise for UK farms.
Having secured initial funding from DEFRA as part of their Farming Innovation programme, we are seeking project partners to fund, scale and bring further expertise to the project.
Creating a Blueprint for Regenerative Poultry Farming
Our goal is to create a practical, scalable model for regenerative dual-purpose chicken farming that integrates seamlessly into existing UK farm systems. By addressing both environmental and ethical issues in poultry production, we hope to offer a more sustainable and resilient solution that benefits farmers, consumers, and the planet.
Scaling Impact Through Collaboration
Building on this initial funding from DEFRA, we are launching a funding consortium of food business’ to expand the scale and impact of the project.
This consortium and its complementary funding will bring valuable expertise, knowledge and reach to the project allowing for deeper exploration of key topics, and fater progress in answering the fundamental question:
What does truely regenerative chicken farming look like in the UK?
Benefits for Consortium Funders:
- Be part of a network of visionary businesses working towards a better future.
- Gain valuable insights to evolve your organisation in line with global challenges.
- Demonstrate your organisation’s support for innovative and disruptive solutions.
- Upskill your team with a deep understanding of regenerative agriculture.
Please contact us if you or your business would like to be involved in this dynamic community of expert stakeholders that are pioneering sustainable and regenerative poultry farming in the UK and beyond.
Breed Sovereignty Project
The Breed Sovereignty project looks to explore and promote the role of diverse livestock trait selection in successful regenerative farming systems.
The genetic traits of the majority of livestock are typically held and developed by very few, very large breeding companies. This has resulted in only a handful of breeds forming the majority of livestock that we farm globally, selected with productivity as a primary goal. Selection for these highly productive animals has often resulted in poor animal health, poor environmental health, and poor social outcomes. Furthermore, when placed into a system that is not reliant on supporting inputs (e.g. without high levels of antibiotics or a soy-based diet) these animals may not thrive.
Taking a regenerative approach to trait selection requires consideration of the entire context in which animals are produced, beyond productivity alone.
Through a series of interviews this project is exploring and assimilating the approach that current regenerative practitioners are taking in ensuring the correct traits are selected for their system. The project is also exploring gaps in knowledge and resource regarding trait selection with an aim to fulfil these gaps in future phases of the project.
The Breed Sovereignty project was supported by sankalpa.
If you are interested in partnering with us, if you would like to be involved with or support one of our current projects directly, or if you think we could assist your organisation please get in contact.