The Farm

A farmer talking to a group of small children in front of a yellow tractor

Feb 17

Tractors in Schools: Inspiring the Next Generation of Farmers

Farm Manager Olly was out and about last week taking his tractor to primary schools in the area for Tractors in Schools Week.

Sep 4, 2024

Turkey Litter Application

Turkey Litter Spreading Incoming

Aug 30, 2024

Harvest Completed!

It's been a long summer for our team at Brett Vale Farming.

Jul 29, 2024

Latest Happenings at Dairy Farm

Summer update from Heathpatch and Dairy Farm.

Jul 15, 2024

The Bildeston Crown shines in Environmental and Sustainability Award

The Bildeston Crown was recognised as the EADT Sustainability and Environmental Business of the Year, an incredible achievement.

Jun 21, 2024

Brett Vale supports Student Food & Farming Day

Student Food & Farming Day a great hit with all participants.

May 13, 2024

Mauldons Brewery - Behind the Scenes

A small snapshot of the inner workings of the brewery. Come on in!

May 2, 2024

WW2 Bomb Found!

Drama as unexploded bomb found in Heathpatch field.

Apr 30, 2024

Farm Tours back for Summer 2024

Find out more about how we look after our part of the beautiful Suffolk countryside.

Feb 21, 2024

Volunteers help with essential tree work

Volunteers from HEAT get to work on removing tree shelters.

Feb 19, 2024

Tractors in Schools 2024

Tractors in Schools

Dec 21, 2023

Heathpatch Farm - A Forestry Commission Woodland Creation case study

You may know that we have been actively planting trees on the estate for many years. More recently we have been supported by Countryside...

Jul 25, 2023

SPOTTED ON THE FARM PONDS...

We are delighted to see how our conservation work across the farm is attracting wildlife to the ponds. From fungi to moths, butterflies...

Jul 4, 2023

SUCCESS OF OWL BOXES AS OWLETS ARE RINGED ON THE FARM

Six more owl boxes were put up last year and we were pleased to find owlets this spring. Sadly with the very cold wet spring the owls had...

Jun 23, 2023

BUSY WEEKENDS ON SUFFOLK FARM

Clay Pigeon Shoot Heathpatch was pleased to support the Hadleigh Farmers' Agricultural Association by hosting a clay pigeon shoot at...

Jun 12, 2023

BRETT VALE TRACTORS JOIN SUFFOLK AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION AT HOLLOW TREES EVENT FOR CHILDREN

Thank you to the Brett Vale Farming Team for lending their machinery to this event! The day is for 7-9 years to and allows children to...

Jan 2, 2023

FOREST SCHOOL SUCCESS IN HEATHPATCH WOODLAND

Earlier this year Heathpatch opened up Calves Wood, a 4.78ha coppice near Whatfield, to a local forest school run by Tanya Cotter. The...

Jan 2, 2023

COMMUNITY CARE FARM IN RESIDENCE ON HEATHPATCH FARM

Heathpatch are delighted to announce that The Befriending Scheme and its Community Care Farm are now in residence. The charity and...

Oct 16, 2022

HEATHPATCH PARTICIPATES IN THE QUEEN'S GREEN CANOPY

We are delighted to plant a wild cherry on the farm in support of the Queen's Green Canopy project, see QGC map here and find us near...

Oct 9, 2022

HEATHPATCH DEVELOPS NATURE RECOVERY PROGRAMME AND REINSTATES ANCIENT PONDS

Heathpatch has started work on ponds across the farm, guided by priorities set by Juliet Hawkins. Juliet is one of the country’s leading...

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