Herring Farm
Herring Farm
Herring Farm
The farmer
The Wake family has been in South Northamptonshire since the thirteenth century and at Courteenhall since 1672, farming constantly throughout that time. The Hall is a beautiful Georgian house which has changed little in appearance, retaining almost all its original features. It is home to the Wake family. Surrounding the house is the historic landscaped parkland, designed by the celebrated Humphry Repton, which contains a wealth of wonderful old trees and wildlife.
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The animals
Our Traditional Hereford cattle will graze over woody pasture with their 'golden hooves', where they will graze naturally and support the soils, boosting the biodiversity of flora and fauna through mosaic grazing, where plants can grow at different heights and microhabitats will form. This works in conjunction with our Countryside Stewardship Scheme.
The Land
We are committed to farming as sustainably as possible, working with and protecting the environment. We practice considerate farming techniques and are committed to the use of renewable energy technologies wherever practical.
We are also committed to managing a landscape that is rich in wildlife. We are part of the government’s Countryside Stewardship Scheme. This scheme forms part of our practice to encourage and benefit flora and fauna onto our farm.
Courteenhall Estate