The Farm

Tractors working at night with headlights shining across a field of sugar beet.

NEW Brett Vale Farming Diary - a taster of what's coming soon

A taster of a new regular piece - Brett Vale Farming Diary by Farm Manager, Oliver Pratt, giving a regular update on the activities on the farm.

Nov 13

"We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone" text with a background aerial view of the farm.

Opening Work Experience Doors for Young People

We opened our doors to a student from The Raedwald Trust for a morning of inspiration and work experience with our teams in Semer, Suffolk.

Oct 8

Seasons on the Farm: Autumn Equinox

A round up of the summer activities on the farm from the harvest to the farm tours, plus a tour of Raydon Great Wood.

Sep 23

Girl in Brett Vale Farming Company sponsored football kit.

Yes, Another Post About Football!

Brett Vale Farming Company sponsor football kits for Hadleigh United under 10s girls team.

Jul 28

Two boys holding up wooden shelf brackets that they have made.

Work Experience Week

Heathpatch's teams get involved with Work Experience week, hosting two students from Hadleigh High School.

Jul 22

'Walking on the Wilding Side'

Walking on the Wilding Side in the Suffolk Countryside, raising money for Hadleigh Health Centre.

Jul 21

Brett Vale Farming welcomes third partner

Heathpatch Ltd and A J Pratt & Son welcome a third local farm to the Brett Vale farming venture in W D Chaplin Farms

Jul 9

Heathpatch Farm Tours 2025 - Dairy Farm, Semer

Summer Farm Tours - Booking is now Live

Booking is now open for our Summer Farm Tours. An opportunity to get a unique view of the beautiful Suffolk countryside.

Apr 15

3 students examining the bed of the River Brett

Students visit the River Brett for Field Studies

A report from the Field Studies Council on one of their recent field trips to the River Brett on the Heathpatch estate.

Apr 2

'The Song of the Soil' - Hadleigh Environmental Action Team

Hadleigh Environmental Action Team welcome guest speaker Helen Bynum on the 27th March talking about her research on listening to the soil.

Mar 25

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

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.

Feb 17

Turkey Litter Application

Turkey Litter Spreading Incoming

Sep 4, 2024

Harvest Completed!

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

Aug 30, 2024

Latest Happenings at Dairy Farm

Summer update from Heathpatch and Dairy Farm.

Jul 29, 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.

Jul 15, 2024

Brett Vale supports Student Food & Farming Day

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

Jun 21, 2024

Mauldons Brewery - Behind the Scenes

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

May 13, 2024

WW2 Bomb Found!

Drama as unexploded bomb found in Heathpatch field.

May 2, 2024

Farm Tours back for Summer 2024

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

Apr 30, 2024

Volunteers help with essential tree work

Volunteers from HEAT get to work on removing tree shelters.

Feb 21, 2024

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