Episode 13 - Ian Boyd
From The Green Pledge @ Gloucestershire Archives by The Green Pledge team
December 8, 2025 · 53 min · Season 1 · Episode 13
About this episode
Ian Boyd discusses the evolution of farming practices at Whittington Lodge Farm towards sustainability and harmony with wildlife.
Ian Boyd is the third generation of farmers at Whittington Lodge Farm in the Cotswold Hills near Cheltenham. The Farm looks after a herd of organic, pasture fed, Hereford Cattle. Ian works alongside his wife Cathy. Their daughter Steph has now taken over the farm. The farm’s focus has dramatically changed over the years from concentrating on production for maximum yield to working in harmony with wildlife and the environment.
People in this episode
Guest: Ian Boyd
Topics covered
- farming
- organic agriculture
- sustainability
- wildlife
- environment
Keywords
- organic farming
- pasture fed cattle
- sustainable practices
- Cotswolds
- family farm
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Whittington Lodge Farm, Cotswold Hills, Cheltenham
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