Our Story

Dengie started over 50 years ago and the farming families who founded the company still grow the alfalfa today. They all farm in a special part of Essex and have an inherent relationship with the land. They know and understand the importance of sustainable farming – it is why many choose to grow the alfalfa itself as they recognise the benefits this incredible plant offers to the soil, wildlife and wider environment. Dengie Doesn’t Cost the Earth is our commitment to ensure that sustainability remains at the heart of everything we do and our promise that we will always be working hard to improve the ways in which we do things.

Read our formal Corporate Responsibility Commitment

Read our Environmental Management Plan Policy

Our Actions

A timeline of the actions we have taken or achievements we have made so far.

Our Pledge to Reduce Plastic Waste

We have a strong ethos in producing sustainable feeds and we continue to look into ways to develop our packaging to ensure it is as environmentally-friendly as possible.

How you can help

Our top tips to help you reduce, reuse and recycle not just at home, but around the yard too.

As individuals how we feed our horses also has an important role to play in doing our bit for climate impact. Whilst as a company, Dengie can work to reduce the carbon footprint of the feeds, in practice any horse’s bucket feed is typically only a small percentage of its diet, with forage being consumed in much larger quantities. Click here to learn about some key things you as horse owners can do to reduce waste.

Product Origins

We know your first priority is your horse’s health and well-being, but we also know you care about the environment too. Discover our origins so you know exactly where your horse’s feed comes from.

Charity Partners

Find out more about our charity partners, their great work and why Dengie chooses to support them.