At the centre of Thorpe Estate lies the Home Farm, which is managed by James Daw and his family, producing potatoes for McCain, Walkers & McDonalds, wheat for Warburtons, oats for Quaker, and beef for Waitrose.
James has been spearheading conservation efforts and pioneering innovative farming techniques for over 20 years. In partnership with Cambridge University Farms and the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board, James has delivered open days on the farm to evaluate agricultural innovation, and the Estate has also been used by leading machinery manufacturers to launch their new product lines. Recently, James and his son Sam won the McDonald’s Farm Innovation Award for new practices and the Golden Loaf for Warburton’s best UK milling wheat.
For over a decade the family have invested in renewable energy systems to reduce the use of fossil fuels on the Estate. They believe climate change presents clear challenges to both rural and urban environments and are mindful of safeguarding the planet for future generations.
To learn more about Thorpe Estate and the work they do, please visit their website www.thorpeestate.com.