A different kind of farming is possible.

We are a charity that helps farmers explore what their land could do without livestock.

Our advisory service is free, practical, and completely confidential.

Practical support.
Free advice.
Your choice, your pace.

What is stockfree farming?

Stockfree farming is an approach to agriculture that does not rely on livestock. Instead, it focuses on growing crops, building soil fertility through plant-based methods, and working with ecological systems to produce food and healthy livelihoods.

It is not a fixed model. It covers everything from market gardening and heritage grain production to agroforestry, habitat restoration, and diversified rural enterprises. The right approach depends entirely on your land, your goals, and what works financially.

We are livestock-free – not animal-free. Wildlife, ecology, and the natural world are central to what stockfree farming makes possible.

delivered in free advice and funding to farmers and crofters (2020–2026)
£ 350 k
acres of land supported through our work between 2020-2025
7 k
farmers and crofters supported across the UK and Ireland
40 +
49% of livestock farmers would consider stopping farming animals entirely if financially viable alternatives were accessible.

Why now?

The window is open for stockfree farming

UK agriculture is in a period of genuine change. A new National Food Strategy, a Land Use Framework, and the Climate Change Committee’s Seventh Carbon Budget are reshaping how farming will be supported over the coming decades.

Our own research, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics, found that 49% of livestock farmers would consider stopping farming animals entirely if financially viable alternatives were accessible.

The alternatives exist. The support exists. Farmers who begin exploring now are best placed to benefit as the policy environment continues to shift.

Farmer Stories

Farmers who have made the move

South Ayshire, Scotland

A’ Chaltainn (The Hazel Wood)

From grant applications to deer fencing on steep ground, follow the journey of A' Chaltainn and the lessons learned for...
Worcestershire

The Fold

A 250-acre Soil Association certified organic farm in Worcestershire combining community, creativity, and stockfree agriculture....
Somerset

Chesterblade Hills

Ed Green has farmed 730 acres in Somerset for over two decades. This is the story of how he walked...
Scottish Borders

Glenbield Farm

How replacing sheep with lazy bed food production improves climate resilience, soil conservation, flood protection, and food security....

How it works

1.

Get in touch

A confidential conversation with our team. We will listen to your situation, share what we know, and help you start building a picture of what might be possible for your farm.

2.

Explore your options

We look at your land, your finances, and your goals together. Our advisors include specialists in horticulture, agroforestry, cereal production, habitat creation, soil health, business planning, and funding – all with real farming experience

3.

Build a plan

If you decide to take things further, we help you develop a clear, realistic transition plan with enterprise budgets, timelines, funding options, and connection to other farmers who have already made the move.

Farmer Testimonials