Summary of Blaston Estate
Hylton Murray-Philipson of Blaston Estate in Leicestershire has generated soil carbon certificates by implementing regenerative farming practices. In the first transaction in 2022, the farm sequestered 6,500 tonnes CO2 and, having deducted on-farm emissions and placed 20% into a buffer pool, sold 5,000 certificates to Respira International. Respira acted as underwriter to the transaction and subsequently onsold the certificates to third-party buyers including DASH Water, Helical, Howden, Truck East and Weatherby’s Bank.
Blaston Estate takes a holistic approach to sustainable farm management. Although the nature market focus is on soil carbon, the farm works closely with Severn Trent Water and has implemented practices which have co-benefits for overall soil health, biodiversity and water quality. Blaston has found that as applications of artificial fertiliser have reduced, profitability has increased for the estate.
Farm Profile:
- Location: Leicestershire
- Size of Land: 400 ha
- Tenancy & Ownership: Owner/Occupier
- Nature Market Focus: Soil Carbon
- Interventions: Direct Drilling, Cover Crops, Crop Rotations
- Project Partners: Respira International, Ecometric, Indigro, Fisher German