OUR STORY
Farming with Nature at Heart
Nestled in the heart of the Fens, Bramblebee Farms is a family-run regenerative farm built on traditional values, modern thinking and a deep respect for nature.
As a first-generation farming family, our aim has always been simple: to produce exceptional food while caring for the land, our animals and the wildlife that shares it with us. We believe farming should work with nature, not against it, using regenerative farming practices that help build healthy soils, encourage biodiversity and create a sustainable future for generations to come.
Our farming system is centred around rotational grazing and allowing our livestock to express their natural behaviours. Rather than relying on routine treatments, we focus on good husbandry, healthy soils and thriving pastures to produce food in harmony with the environment.
Our Dairy Herd
At the heart of Bramblebee Farms is our Jersey and Jersey cross dairy herd.
Chosen for the rich, creamy milk they produce, our cows graze outdoors as part of our rotational grazing system, moving regularly onto fresh pasture throughout the grazing season. Their calves remain with them during the early stages of life, helping to create a calm, healthy herd while allowing them to rear their young naturally.
The milk from our herd is used in our own micro dairy to produce fresh milk, cream, butter and handcrafted ice cream, giving us complete control over quality from the field to the finished product.
Our Beef Herd
Our beef herd has been carefully developed to thrive within our regenerative farming system.
Rather than selecting cattle simply for fast growth, we choose hardy native and traditional breeds that are capable of living outdoors on grass throughout the year while producing exceptional-quality beef.
Our herd includes Galloway, Hereford, Aberdeen Angus and Beef Shorthorn cattle, all selected for their hardiness, grazing ability and excellent beef characteristics.
The beef we produce comes from a combination of our beef and dairy herds, with every animal being home bred. Our breeding programme is centred around Aberdeen Angus × Riggit Galloway cattle, combining the renowned eating quality of Aberdeen Angus with the resilience, longevity and grazing ability of the Galloway.
Looking to the future, we're proud to have introduced a Pedigree Red Poll herd bull. Native to East Anglia and traditionally associated with the Fens, the Red Poll is a dual-purpose breed, producing both excellent beef and rich, flavoursome milk. This heritage breed perfectly complements our regenerative farming philosophy while helping to shape the future of our herd.
Our Bramblebee Old Spot Pigs
Our Bramblebee Old Spot pigs are another important part of our farm.
Living outdoors in family groups, they enjoy a natural lifestyle with plenty of space to root, explore and grow at their own pace. Their slower growth allows flavour to develop naturally, producing beautifully marbled pork that's become a favourite with our customers.
Regenerative Farming
Regenerative farming isn't simply something we do—it's the foundation of every decision we make.
Our livestock are managed using rotational grazing, helping to improve soil health, encourage biodiversity and make the best use of natural grassland. Wherever possible, we avoid the routine use of artificial fertilisers, pesticides, fungicides, insecticides, wormers and fly treatments, instead relying on healthy soils, good grazing management and excellent animal husbandry.
By working with nature rather than against it, we're helping to build a healthier environment for future generations while producing food we're proud to put on our own table.
Looking to the Future
Bramblebee Farms continues to grow and evolve.
Alongside our beef, pork and dairy enterprises, we're expanding our poultry enterprise, producing fresh free-range eggs today while working towards rearing more of our own poultry in the future.
Every decision we make is guided by the same principles that started Bramblebee Farms: exceptional animal welfare, regenerative farming, traditional values and complete traceability from our farm in the Fens to your table.
Meet the Family.
Behind Bramblebee Farms is the Day family, whose passion for farming, animal welfare and great food has shaped everything the business has become.
As a first-generation farmer, Paul began working on local farms at just 13 years old, spending weekends learning traditional farming skills. That passion has never left him and continues to drive Bramblebee Farms today, where he's committed to regenerative farming and producing exceptional food while working in harmony with nature.
Paul's wife, Maria, is a qualified Head Veterinary Nurse, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the farm. Having dedicated her career to animal health and welfare since studying veterinary nursing at college, she oversees the health and wellbeing of all the animals, ensuring the highest standards of care are at the heart of everything we do.
Bramblebee Farms is truly a family business. From caring for livestock and driving tractors to feeding animals, making products in the dairy, serving customers and lending a hand wherever it's needed, everyone plays a part. As the family grows, so too does the next generation's love of farming, helping to ensure that Bramblebee Farms continues to flourish for years to come.
For us, farming isn't simply a job—it's a way of life. Every member of the family shares the same commitment to producing honest food, caring for our animals and protecting the countryside we're proud to call home.
Working with Nature, Not Against It
At Bramblebee Farms, everything we do is guided by one simple principle:
Working with nature, not against it.
As a family-run regenerative farm, we believe that healthy soils, thriving wildlife and well-cared-for animals are the foundation of producing exceptional food. Every decision we make is aimed at creating a balanced farming system that supports both the environment and the quality of the food we produce.
Across the farm, we've planted native hedgerows and trees to provide valuable habitats for birds, pollinators and other wildlife. We have also created ponds and natural areas that encourage biodiversity, helping our farm work in harmony with the surrounding Fen landscape.
Our livestock play an essential role in improving the land through rotational grazing, allowing pastures time to recover naturally while helping to build healthy, living soils. We grow diverse grass and clover leys, making the most of nature's own ability to nourish the land.
We no longer use artificial fertilisers, instead relying on naturally occurring nitrogen fixed by clovers and other legumes, together with careful grazing management and healthy soils to maintain productive pastures. We also avoid the routine use of pesticides, fungicides, insecticides, wormers and fly treatments, choosing good husbandry and preventative management wherever possible.
Regenerative farming is a continual journey rather than a destination. By improving soil health, increasing biodiversity and putting animal welfare at the heart of everything we do, we're creating a resilient farm that produces honest, traceable food while helping to leave the land in a better condition for future generations.
From our farm in the Fens to your table, every decision we make is driven by quality, sustainability and respect for nature.
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