Pippa Chapman
@chapmanpippa
Professor of biogeochemistry @UniversityLeeds with interests in soil science, sustainable agriculture, water quality, hedgerows, peatlands & climate change
Do you want to know how much additional #carbon is stored in #soil beneath #hedges compared to grass fields - then read this thread and new paper @SoGLeeds @PriestleyCentre @FraserHugill @GWCTScience
📢New paper on planting #hedgerows How much additional soil carbon builds up after planting hedges on grassland? We looked at hedge #soil carbon storage across regions with different geologies and climate in England 📜doi.org/10.1016/j.agee… thread ⬇️
An excellent piece by Phoebe Weston in the Guardian today covering some of our initial findings from the @NERCscience ECOMIX project on chemical mixtures in Yorkshire's rivers. theguardian.com/environment/20…
Join @FavColour_Green and @JRfromStrickley for the Hedge Safari @Groundswellaguk - today at 1pm and tomorrow at midday. New for 2025 - the hedge has been laid


If you plan to attend this year's @greatyorkshow please do come along to the Innovation Zone on Tue 08 July from 4pm for our @FarmerScientist summer social, kindly sponsored by @BarclaysUK Details below 👇😀
It’s under a week until @Groundswellaguk! Join us at the @SoilAssociation Tent for “The future of soil science: AI powered tools for soil management” on Thursday at 10am or stop by anytime to ask questions and get a leaflet. groundswellag.com #Groundswell25
Preparation well under way for our Helix Open Day. Trials, talks and food! Open to all.
Join us for a series of daily short talks taking place in the Innovation Zone, organised and hosted by the @FarmerScientist at the @YorksAgSoc 🔬 🧪 ⚗️ Explore the full timetable and register your interest online: greatyorkshireshow.co.uk/farmers/ 🚜
This year our Innovation Zone is bigger and better, with more exhibitors and panel talks. Do drop-in and say 👋More here: greatyorkshireshow.co.uk/farmers/ 📅 8 - 11 July 2025 📍@greatyorkshow / @YorksAgSoc
Scientists discover toxic 'forever chemicals' in 98% of UK rivers dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/ar… via @MailOnline
Interested in learning more about on farm renewable energy - event at Askham Bryan College,York on Wed 23rd July - registration required tickettailor.com/events/univers…
Just 1 week left to be in with a chance of securing a fully-funded place at @Groundswellaguk courtesy of Future Farmers. It's a great chance to be at the heart of conversations about soil health: an opportunity not to be missed! All the details you need: yas.co.uk/futurefarmers-…
Don't miss out - applications to secure a fully-funded place at @Groundswellaguk courtesy of Future Farmers close on Friday 30 May. It's a golden ticket to be part of this popular regenerative ag festival on 2-3rd July. Full details and how to apply: yas.co.uk/futurefarmers-…
Hot on the heels of #GFC25 its @BASISRegLtd CPD time looking at Regen Ag and pops @RNWade1 @chapmanpippa #FixourFood thanks again for last week 👏🏽
🌞 June = Open Farm Sunday! 🐑🌱 Get outdoors, breathe in the fresh air, and explore the farm with your family. Activities, farm tours, and a real look at farm life await! 🚜👩🌾🐝 #OFS25 #FarmingWithNature #FamilyFun farmsunday.org/visit-a-farm
Was great to be invited to this event and present initial results from our Regen Ag trial at Leeds @RNWade1 @FixOurFoodteam and hear about all the great work others are doing #regen #soilhealth #Resilience
Full house #GFC25 #Regenerative #Agriculture #Farm Resilient food and farming 🍞🌾🐑
Limited free places are remaining to join our @FarmerScientist Summer Farm Walk on Tuesday 10 June. Hosted by Peter and Alastair Trickett nr Harewood Estate, Leeds, we'll explore Herbal Leys, OSR Grazing & Sustainable Food Production. Booking details 🔽 yas.co.uk/fsn-farm-walk-…
BREAKING SFI update: @DanielZeichner has 'remade' the decision to close the SFI 2024 scheme to new applications Those who had started an application within 2 months of March 11 but not submitted will be eligible to apply farmersguardian.com/news/4413448/f…
📢 Today Defra released a statement about unfinished Sustainable Farming Incentive #SFI applications ⚠️ @Ruralpay will soon notify those who started an SFI application on/after 12th Jan that they can finish their application. Full statement here - questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statem…
Join Fraser Farms to explore innovative organic practices: Including #LivingMulches & #Agroforestry The day will offer valuable knowledge & practical takeaways for farmers, researchers, advisors, & anyone passionate about sustainable agriculture. 2nd June eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the-l…
Was great to see the transformation on the University of Leeds farm today as we hosted @FarmersWeekly #TransitionLive25 - the Hangar was looking extremely clean! Great conversations and thanks to all that came on the farm walks - always good to hear your questions
Thanks to Leeds University farm @chapmanpippa and team and @FarmersWeekly for organising a great #Transistionlive25 today at a chilly Headley Hall. Great day, good discussions Never took any pictures…
Join us on Mon 16 June in the North York Moors for a farm walk and discussion about everything #cocksfoot. We'll discuss the challenges of establishing leys in uplands, establishment techniques, varieties, and visit the two trial plots. Register here: innovativefarmers.org/events/cocksfo…