Five Bar Gate Farming Research Community
Five Bar Gate is our dedicated farming research community, built to ensure farmers’ voices are fairly represented in decisions shaping the future of UK agriculture.
Our research business started on a farm. Many of our team grew up in and around agriculture. We understand the realities, pressures and complexity of farming, and we know that if you’re running a farmer focus group, there should probably be a bacon butty involved.
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Over 800 farmers joined in the first year alone, and the community continues to grow.
As a member, you’ll:
We won’t pester. If it’s not for you, just tell us.
We are clear about how we work.
We also work alongside farming charities when research touches on sensitive topics, ensuring appropriate support where needed.
Over three decades, our work has covered:
We use both qualitative and quantitative methods, from in-depth interviews to large-scale surveys, ensuring farmers’ perspectives are captured accurately and represented fairly.
“The way I and others farm have increasingly come under the scrutiny of the public and the pressures for nature recovery, Net zero, healthy sustainable food and public enjoyment of the great outdoors need the voices of the concerned parties from farming communities to be heard through all that noise in order that the needed trends towards our environmental goals do not smother the other needs of the economy and society in rural areas.”
“Farming is important to me as it is one of my main sources of income, we are arable and pedigree cattle (beef) farmers. Research is important as among other things we are at a critical point in farming where we need to increase our efficiency.”
“I farm in East Yorkshire – taking over from my dad who recently passed away. I always find it is important to provide feedback to help shape the views of policy makers.”
“I come from a farming background and have been involved since a young age. I have learnt everything through working along side family members and I love to expand my knowledge and skills. I love how it’s such a hard working lifestyle and how rewarding it is at the same time.”
“Farming is important to me because it’s my livelihood and my life. It’s part of everything I do. I would like to be part of the research to express my opinion and unique perspective.”
“Managing 600 sheep and 300 cattle over 2000ac. Agriculture is my life, passion and career.”
Join Five Bar Gate and contribute to research shaping the future of farming.
