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The Crown Estate Seeks New Tenants for Three Farms, Emphasizing Biodiversity and Regenerative Farming

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The Crown Estate has initiated a tender process for three farms, Abbey Garth Farm in East Yorkshire and Trevethoe House Farm and Boatmere Farm in Lincolnshire, aimed at promoting biodiversity and regenerative farming practices. The successful tenants will be offered a 15-year environmental farm business tenancy, developed in collaboration with the Tenant Farmers Association, with the agreements commencing in October of this year. This move aligns with The Crown Estate's goals of offering security and sustainability for tenant farmers while contributing to its environmental objectives.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Crown Estate is seeking new tenants for three farms in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire to promote biodiversity and regenerative farming practices.
  • The successful tenants will be offered a 15-year environmental farm business tenancy, developed with the Tenant Farmers Association, starting in October of this year.
  • Abbey Garth Farm features 495 acres of land, including a 1,000 tonne grain store, modern and traditional agricultural buildings, and seven-bedroom farmhouse.
  • Trevethoe House Farm is ideal for specialist green vegetable and potato production, with 358 acres of Grade 1 soils and 4,000 tonnes of box potato cold storage.
  • Boatmere Farm has 81 acres of grade 1 land but lacks buildings.
  • The environmental farm business tenancy agreements aim to protect and enhance The Crown Estate's rural assets while adapting to changing supply chain demands and safeguarding tenant farmers' livelihoods.
  • The Crown Estate's existing tenants have reported positive outcomes from adopting regenerative farming principles, with a 15-year agreement providing confidence and commitment from both sides.

Statistics:

  • The Crown Estate is offering 15-year environmental farm business tenancies for three farms in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
  • Abbey Garth Farm has 495 acres of land and a 1,000 tonne grain store.
  • Trevethoe House Farm features 358 acres of Grade 1 soils and 4,000 tonnes of box potato cold storage.
  • Boatmere Farm has 81 acres of grade 1 land.
  • The Crown Estate's tenants have shown positive uptake of regenerative farming principles, adapting to changing supply chain demands and safeguarding their livelihoods.

Sources:

  • [https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2025/05/16/lidl-announces-recall-due-to-plastic-contamination/](https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2025/05/16/lidl-announces-recall-due-to-plastic-contamination/ )
  • Carter Jonas - national property consultancy.

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