Life In 40 Hectares
From award-nominated farm advisor, Heather Whalley - Life in 40 Hectares Your go-to channel for real, relatable agricultural stories. From farming tips to behind-the-scenes stories, we share the raw, political, real, and often hilarious journey of rural life. It’s a community.
Welcome farmers, friends & food enthusiast…
Explore Sustainable Farming, Holistic Management, and Regenerative Agriculture.
Join us as we dive into key topics like sustainable farming and regenerative agriculture, while sharing the highs and lows of daily farm life. Watch our Welcome Video for an inside look at what we're all about.
Get to know Heather…
​Heather Whalley is an award-nominated farm advisor and dedicated farmer based in Lancashire, UK. As the Senior Farm Advisor at Ribble Rivers Trust, she collaborates with landowners and stakeholders to implement environmental initiatives aimed at enhancing Natural Flood Management and reducing Diffuse Water Pollution.
Heather provides expert guidance on Countryside Stewardship and Sustainable Farming Incentive applications, assisting farmers in securing funding for infrastructure projects that mitigate agricultural pollution and promote sustainable land use. Her skill-set encompass business planning, budgeting, and optimising farmland for environmental benefits.
Beyond her advisory role, Heather co-manages her family's 40-hectare farm near Clitheroe, where she focuses on breeding pedigree British Blue cattle. Her efforts have led to enhanced herd genetics and operational efficiency. Heather's journey from a professional dancer to a passionate advocate for regenerative agriculture and sustainable farming practices has been featured in the Farmers Guardian. ​
Through her YouTube channel, "Life in 40 Hectares," Heather shares authentic insights into farm life, offering practical advice and fostering a community focus, around sustainable agriculture.
