Case study: Is new agronomy needed for paludi-crops?
This case study examines whether new, systems-level agronomy is needed for wet peat farming and, if so, what that new agronomy looks like in practice.
Douglas Hobbs
Jun 43 min read
Join Our Journey: Why We’re Opening Ponda Up to Our Community
Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more. This article first appeared on the Ponda website, (18 May 2026) For a long time, the fashion industry has forced a difficult choice on us: rely on fossil fuel-based materials, or use animal-derived down. But what if the clothes we wear could actually help heal the planet instead of harmin
Liv Symes
May 208 min read
Case study: Partnership and collaboration – challenges and opportunities in paludiculture
This is the second in a series of case sudies written by freelance journalist and technical writer Teresa Rush. Partnership and collaboration: Challenges and opportunities in paludiculture Overview Through a portfolio of 12 projects, the Paludiculture Exploration Fund (PEF) has shown that paludiculture can boost farm and rural incomes, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, support improved water management, and nature’s recovery. Just as importantly, the programme has demons
Douglas Hobbs
May 185 min read
Wet Meadows and the Future of Paludiculture: Join the Paludi4All European Workshop
Wet meadows are often celebrated for their biodiversity value and cultural importance, but their role in climate mitigation and sustainable biomass production is only just beginning to receive the attention it deserves. This June, researchers, practitioners and policymakers from across Europe will come together in Poland for a dedicated Paludi4All workshop on wet meadows, focusing on paludiculture approaches, biomass use, and the development of viable value chains. The Paludi
Douglas Hobbs
May 142 min read
Upcoming events for the paludiculture & peatland community | Late May – Early June 2026
The next few weeks offer a great opportunity to engage with others working on peatland management, paludiculture and climate‑positive land use — from practical on‑farm learning to national and international knowledge‑sharing. A Journey to Net Zero & Beyond: Livestock Farming on Peatland Thursday 28 May | Stone Ends Farm, Hesket Newmarket This inspiring on‑farm event explores how livestock farming systems on peat soils can move beyond net zero while remaining productive and pr
Douglas Hobbs
May 72 min read
Case study: Developing the business case: Building markets for wetland crops through whole chain innovation
The Paludiculture Exploration Fund (PEF) is helping transform how the UK manages, values and commercialises wetland crops grown on rewetted peat. This case study explores how PEF-funded projects highlights how whole-chain working has enabled innovation in textiles, construction and horticulture, while also tackling the practical barriers that must be addressed to scale these solutions.
Douglas Hobbs
May 16 min read
Paludiculture – who, what, where?
See how paludiculture projects have developed in Germany over the past 25 years! A new GMC publication systematically documents and evaluates 146 projects. The new GMC paper ' The Development of the Paludiculture Project Landscape – An Overview and Analysis in Germany ' (German only) shows: Of the total of 146 projects examined from the past 25 years, the first initiatives began as early as the 1990s – even before the term 'paludiculture' was coined in 1998. However, more tha
Greifswald Moor Centrum
Apr 32 min read
Why Wetter Peatlands Matter: A Fresh Look at the UK’s Path to Climate Ready Landscapes
A new policy‑focused document from the University of Leicester, based on the research of Zoe Lipkens, Towards Wetter Peatland Landscapes for Climate, People and Nature, sets out how rewetting these landscapes—and embracing “wetter farming” through paludiculture—can help the UK meet climate targets while supporting farmers, communities, and nature.
Douglas Hobbs
Mar 202 min read