Wildlife film maker Rebecca Hosking embarks on a journey to transform her family’s farm in Devon into a low-energy farm for the future, and discovers that nature holds the key. With her father close to retirement, Rebecca returns to her family’s wildlife-friendly farm in Devon, to become the next generation to farm the land.
However, last year’s high fuel prices were a wake-up call for her, and she realized that all food production in the UK is completely dependent on abundant cheap fossil fuel, particularly oil. Alarmed by this realization, she sets out to discover just how secure this oil supply is and explores ways of farming without using fossil fuel.
With the help of pioneering farmers and growers, Rebecca learns that it is actually nature that holds the key to farming in a low-energy future. She discovers sustainable farming practices that not only conserve energy but also improve soil health, increase crop yield and biodiversity.
