Edwin Taylor

Farmer (Northumberland) and Chair, BASE-UK

Edwin farms 800ha of combinable crops and 250ha of grassland supporting 180 suckler cows plus followers in partnership with his father at 230m above sea level in south Northumberland which is always going to bring its challenges!

The journey into conservation/Regen Ag started back in the late nineties unknowingly, as the drive back then was more cost driven but that was definitely one of the first steps that changed our approach to the way we farm, and it has been and still is a "Journey" (every day’s a school day).

Then back in 2012 I was asked to join a meeting which unknown to me turned out to be the launch of BASE-UK. I was later asked to join the committee never thinking I would be sitting here today as Chairman which is a great honour and privilege. The organisation has grown beyond expectations because I think there is nothing else out there that offers what BASE can; but its real strength comes from you the members, and the committee and administrator which we all owe a great thanks to. The team do a great job of keeping us all entertained and educated throughout the year.