Farming at Downlands

Downlands is a historic, family-run estate on the Surrey–Hampshire border, with roots dating back to 1550. We farm with the aim of producing outstanding-quality food while having a net positive impact on the environment.

Our approach is grounded in regenerative farming, working with nature to restore soil health, biodiversity, and ecosystems. We produce 100% grass-fed beef and lamb, pasture-raised eggs, woodland-raised turkeys and pork- along with Sika venison. Our meat has depth of flavour and enhanced nutritional value, thanks to the systems that we rear our animals in- allowing animals to live natural, low-stress lives. We will launch the UK’s first pasture-raised egg brand this summer.

Beyond the farm, Downlands is actively helping to drive the regenerative farming movement forward. We work in partnership with The Ethical Butcher, the UK’s market leader in high-welfare meat.

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Farming at Downlands

At Downlands we aim to produce some of the best tasting meat and eggs by working with nature. We’ve adopted a regenerative ethos towards the farm, where animals, people, and wildlife all play their part.

Our shorthorn cows, wild sika deer, turkeys, chickens, lambs and pigs are all part of the lands’ ecosystem, grazing in our fields and woodlands, helping to restore nature. Pasture-raised, our meat and eggs are different. Not only are they nutritionally richer, but they also connect people back to where food comes from.

Too often, we eat without thinking about the land and we want to change that.

We’re more than just a farm – it’s a project in regeneration, a journey to restore nature and soil – whilst creating some of the best tasting meat and eggs.

We’re excited to team up with The Ethical Butcher, who sell our produce, including our Woodland Turkeys.