🌿🚜 Welcome to Life in 40 Hectares! I’m Heather, a farmer and farm advisor based in the beautiful Ribble Valley, Lancashire, UK. With British agriculture at a critical crossroads due to ongoing UK government changes, the industry is facing turbulent times — and we’re here to talk about it!
Join us as we explore key topics like sustainable farming, holistic management, and regenerative agriculture, while sharing the ups and downs of day-to-day farm life.
Along the way, we’ll meet other British farmers to hear how they’re navigating today’s political and environmental challenges. Whether you’re passionate about farming, sustainability, or simply curious about rural life, we hope you enjoy following our journey! Subscribe and stay tuned for more!
💚 Season 1 | Spring 25 — Episode 1 - "Battling the Elements: A Farming Survival Story" - Welcome to the first episode of Season One, where we dive straight into the unpredictable world of spring farming. 🌧️⚡ When the weather takes a sudden turn, a routine job becomes a fight for survival with livestock on the line.
💚 Season 1 | Spring 25 | Episode 2 — "Cementing The Bet"
In this episode, we tackle a hands-on DIY concreting project with a fun twist — the crew bets on how much concrete it’ll take to cover a 15 x 30-foot area on a budget.
From sourcing gravel and sand to mixing and laying the concrete ourselves, we show the full process with plenty of laughs along the way. With a bit of machinery to help but plenty of hard work and team effort, this episode is perfect for anyone interested in DIY concrete projects, budget building, or just seeing if we nailed our bet!
We also introduce Heather's dad, Gary, and her partner, Jay, in more detail: Gary — An old-school farming legend. Jay — A city boy turned farmer... tackling his first-ever day of concreting! Watch now to see how we did — and who won the bet!