Barfoots’ philosophy is to “look after the land like you are going to farm forever”

Barfoots celebrates 50 years of ‘forever farming’

2026-08-05T08:00:00+01:00By

Barfoots’ Keston Williams takes Fred Searle on a sustainability journey, from energy self-sufficiency to water resilience, as the pioneering producer marks its 50th anniversary

  • Barfoots celebrates 50 years of ‘forever farming’

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Barfoots’ philosophy is to “look after the land like you are going to farm forever”

Barfoots celebrates 50 years of ‘forever farming’

Barfoots’ Keston Williams takes Fred Searle on a sustainability journey, from energy self-sufficiency to water resilience, as the pioneering producer marks its 50th anniversary

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Barfoots’ philosophy is to “look after the land like you are going to farm forever”

Barfoots celebrates 50 years of ‘forever farming’

Barfoots’ Keston Williams takes Fred Searle on a sustainability journey, from energy self-sufficiency to water resilience, as the pioneering producer marks its 50th anniversary