A regenerative crop with commercial strength
Barley That Builds Soil and Supply Chains
At Ditton Farm, barley isn’t just a commercial crop, it’s a vital part of our regenerative arable system. Grown in both spring and winter rotations, it offers strong ground cover, valuable biomass, and structural benefits that support soil health and break pest and disease cycles.
Our barley feeds grain supply chains, provides straw for livestock and strengthens rotation planning. We grow varieties that suit our soils and contracts, focusing on grain quality, tillering, and reliable performance.
Regenerative Role
Using barley to boost structure, timing, and biodiversity.
Barley is one of the key building blocks of our soil improvement strategy.
Its benefits include:
• Shallow rooting for structure retention
• Early harvest windows for cover crop establishment
• Good stubble retention for microbiome activity
• Suppression of weed burden and erosion
Our barley goes into:
UK Feed Markets
Our barley supports national feed and processing supply chains.
Bedding and Feed
Barley straw provides clean, durable bedding and feed for livestock
Early Harvest
We bring our barley harvest forward to allow timely oilseed rape (OSR) establishment.
We manage each phase — from seedbed prep to grain store — with traceability and precision.
