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Summer on Matson Ground Farm
It really has been the perfect summer for farming here in the Lakes.
27 August 2025 -
Spring on Matson Ground Farm
That's more like it! April got off to an unprecedented dry start, even in the Lake District.
25 April 2025 -
Winter on Matson Ground Farm
It's been looking very Alpine here for the last week, with a few inches of snow sticking around for over seven days.
14 January 2025 -
Farm Calendar Autumn 2024
We have 650 sheep on the farm and in the farming calendar autumn is the start of the breeding season.
06 November 2024 -
Organic September - A Celebration of Nature's Best
As it's Organic September, it's the perfect time to shine a light on what we do on Matson Ground Farm - why organic farming and sustainable practices matter, and how we play our part to protect this special landscape.
16 September 2024 -
Farm Calendar Summer 2024
We got a dry week in late July to cut and collect the grass for winter feed.
13 August 2024 -
Matson Ground Calendar Spring 2024
Spring marks the start of the farm's busiest seasons.
22 May 2024 -
New habitat creation project starts
Under a new DEFRA Stewardship agreement we are beginning work on a habitat creation project on School Knott and Grandsire, a special area of upland grassland, mires and pasture, covering just under 100 hectares.
21 May 2024 -
Spotted On Matson Ground - Curlew
We're pleased to share our new series - Spotted On Matson Ground.
30 April 2024