Lochhill Farm is a new collaboration for 2024.

Propagate is working with Richard and Jane Middleton to rethink the future of this 75acre Galloway farm located above Crossmichael near Castle Douglas.

The project has 3 core aims:

• Maximise ecological diversity
• Support sustainable livelihoods
• Be a place for education and learning

Baseline analysis of Lochhill has included soil health and function, biodiversity using iNaturalist, and a whole farm system analysis using the Public Goods Toolkit.

One roundtable event has been held with other farmers from the Regenerative Farming Network to brainstorm farm enterprises that could contribute to future resilience. Invited experts on holistic management, regenerative grazing, cow with calf dairy, market gardening, pastured poultry, and education programmes have contributed to discussions and farm visits to explore the viability and feasibility of these enterprises in more depth.

We are working towards producing an Holisitic Whole Farm Plan which will provide a routemap for moving forwards into 2025 and beyond. We will be inviting expressions of interest and enterprise pitches for people who want to work with us.

For more information on this project please use the contact page, FAO Abi