The Lapwing Estate welcomed members of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) for a site visit showcasing how innovation and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand.
Hosted by Lapwing CEO James Brown, the event gave members a first-hand look at pioneering work in renewable energy, carbon removal and agri-tech, all embedded in the heart of a working organic farm.
From the UK’s first floating solar farm on an irrigation reservoir to a pyrolysis facility trialling the Reverse Coal method of carbon sequestration, the tour highlighted Lapwing’s commitment to transforming lowland peat farming into a climate-positive model. The Reverse Coal project, trialled over 20 hectares, captures carbon through fast-growing willow, which is converted into biochar and renewable energy, tackling the historic emissions challenges of drained peatland head-on.
Visitors also saw Earth Rover’s autonomous robot CLAWS in action, a machine that destroys weeds with pinpoint pulses of light rather than chemicals, setting a new benchmark for sustainable crop management.
James Brown and the Lapwing team were proud to host the CLA and share their journey: one rooted in farming heritage but firmly focused on the future.
