Yew Tree Farm - Bristol's Last Working Farm

Yew Tree Farm - Bristol's Last Working Farm Situated in South Bristol, Yew Tree Farm is the last working farm within the city. Hi,
I’m Catherine and I have lived at Yew Tree Farm all my life.

We have farmed traditionally and some would say in an old fashioned way for three generations. This has resulted in us having a wonderful natural hay meadow with over 90 plant and grass species which not only feeds the animals in winter but sustains hundreds of insect and bird species as well. We had ground nesting sky larks move in this summer so we delayed cutting the hay until after they had fi

nished their 3rd breeding cycle, which our wildlife friendly approach to farming enabled. There are hundreds (hopefully more) of mature trees, copses, woodland and the most wonderful hedgerows; all inside Bristol’s city boundary which makes Yew Tree Farm unique. The landscape we have is ‘re-wilded’ and regenerative which is vital for wildlife to thrive. We have cattle that graze this species rich pasture and work symbiotically with the flora and fauna. To say living here excites me is an understatement, it is such a wonderfully rich environment and the contrasting backdrop of a big city is amazing. Following a recent visit from Tim Curley, Avon Wildlife’s Living Landscape Manager he commented;
‘’ Local food production is hugely important and the low intensity farming that your family has practised is a great example of what is possible for those interested in the relationship between farming and wildlife’’
Dr Helena Crouch, Naturalist who undertook a meadow survey wrote-
‘’The meadow supports a huge number of insects and is incredibly important for pollinators.. there really were clouds of butterflies using your meadow all the time and the sounds of grasshoppers’’
Traditional, nature friendly and low intensity farming along with a strong local approach from farm to fork will help save the planet. We are hoping fellow Bristolians will support us so we can be a part of the city for at least another 3 generations.

Up and running To***co Factory Market come down for a bacon bap! Happy Easter 🐣
20/04/2025

Up and running To***co Factory Market come down for a bacon bap! Happy Easter 🐣

Happy Easter 🐣 we have wild garlic sausage rolls and traditional this morning, some seasonal cup cakes, lemon drizzle an...
19/04/2025

Happy Easter 🐣 we have wild garlic sausage rolls and traditional this morning, some seasonal cup cakes, lemon drizzle and an Earl Grey tea loaf is in the oven.
See you later, please bring the ☀️ shine!

We are open 10 till 4pm tomorrow, happy Easter 🐣 any special order’s WhatsApp us! Thank you 🙏 for supporting local. ❤️
18/04/2025

We are open 10 till 4pm tomorrow, happy Easter 🐣 any special order’s WhatsApp us! Thank you 🙏 for supporting local. ❤️

Councillor Susan Kollar
16/04/2025

Councillor Susan Kollar

10 years old today! Good old Boo ❤️
15/04/2025

10 years old today! Good old Boo ❤️

12/04/2025

🎬 Head into the weekend with some new additions to your watchlist – our food & farming film reviews are back for 2025!

We've compiled a list of the must-see films that have been (pardon the pun) cropping up this past year, covering all things food and farming.

➡️ Find out what our recommended watches are here: https://sustainablefoodtrust.org/news-views/reviews-food-and-farming-in-film-2025/

Photo by: Hannah Stevens

We are To***co Factory Market tomorrow 10 am til 2.30pm looking forward to seeing you ❤️
12/04/2025

We are To***co Factory Market tomorrow 10 am til 2.30pm looking forward to seeing you ❤️

We made an error with a lovely customer last Saturday! We owe you, PM us ❤️ or pop in on Saturday .
09/04/2025

We made an error with a lovely customer last Saturday! We owe you, PM us ❤️ or pop in on Saturday .

Shop open 10 til 4pm Saturday, come on over!
09/04/2025

Shop open 10 til 4pm Saturday, come on over!

08/04/2025

We've released our latest report, Farming On The Edge, which highlights the issues our peri-urban farms are facing.

These farms on out outskirts of our cities provide food, protect nature, and support local economies, yet they’re disappearing at an alarming rate.

Our report highlights:
🔥 More than 1,700 peri-urban farms have been lost to development
🌾 Peri-urban farms are key for producing up to 20% of key crops like wheat, oats & potatoes
💰 These farms contribute £3.3 billion annually to the UK economy
⚠️ As the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is paused, farmers have been left with no support for environmental stewardship

We want to see a countryside that works for people, nature, and farms. The government must prioritise a working land use framework and commit to a brownfield-first approach to housebuilding.

👉 https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/farms-vanishing-around-towns-and-cities-our-new-report-reveals/

Welcome to Spring one and all ❤️
06/04/2025

Welcome to Spring one and all ❤️

In the poly tunnel picking fresh salad leaves, could you get fresher produce? See you soon!
05/04/2025

In the poly tunnel picking fresh salad leaves, could you get fresher produce? See you soon!

Lots of variety this morning! Wild garlic sausage rolls and exceptional lamb and harissa sausage rolls, earl grey tea ca...
05/04/2025

Lots of variety this morning! Wild garlic sausage rolls and exceptional lamb and harissa sausage rolls, earl grey tea cake, brownies and lemon drizzle cake. Yum!

Farm shop open, produce, hot food, coffee and chat! 10 til 4pm Saturday. The most local food you can find. Thank you so ...
04/04/2025

Farm shop open, produce, hot food, coffee and chat! 10 til 4pm Saturday. The most local food you can find. Thank you so much for supporting local, we ❤️ you!

31/03/2025

Should have been doing my VAT but these beautiful Ashey mining bees were too mesmerising, stunning. This lawn is their world 🌍 so clever, harmless and welcome 🙏

31/03/2025

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