Arable farming is based around conservation/biological farming practices. In short, healthy soils produce healthy and profitable crops. The cropping system is currently based around first wheat production, using fallow or soil fertility building break crops.
Grassland Over the last five years, a programme of fence replacement and sward regeneration within the Entry Level Scheme has seen former dairy pastures transformed into a productive and ultimately sustainable grassland system let under profit of pasturage agreements.
Grassland Over the last five years, a programme of fence replacement and sward regeneration within the Entry Level Scheme has seen former dairy pastures transformed into a productive and ultimately sustainable grassland system let under profit of pasturage agreements.
Recent prizes won by Chilton Farms Ltd. and our arable contractors Dockray Farming
at the Newbury & District Agricultural Society - Royal County of Berkshire Show
2007 ~ The Welby Silver Challenge Cup: Best Farmed Farm - Medium
2008 ~ The Holland Challenge Cup: Best Farmed Farm Champion
2010 ~ The Welby Silver Challenge Cup: Best Farmed Farm - Medium
2010 ~ The Dreweatt Watson & Barton Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup - Winter Wheat
