Family Farming Business in East Yorkshire
Welcome to our family farming business in East Yorkshire, where Peter and Angela, a dedicated father and daughter team, are committed to delivering fantastic-tasting locally produced meats.
Peter, the son of a poultry farmer, discovered his passion for pig farming at the age of 16 when he purchased his first pregnant pig from the Beverley Livestock Market. As a driven entrepreneur, Peter eventually acquired a 200-hectare farm in a nearby village. This farm allows him to oversee the entire farming process, from growing crops to producing grain for pig feed, and using pig manure as fertilizer.
Angela’s journey in farming began at the age of 6 when her pet pig, Blackie, became a local celebrity for its love of music and top performance. Angela later earned a prestigious Nuffield Agricultural Scholarship, which enabled her to study agriculture globally and invest significantly in environmentally sustainable farming practices.
Peter and Angela appreciate your visit to their website and your support for British farming. Explore our site to learn more about our sustainable practices and delicious locally produced meats
About Our Farm
Welcome to our family farming business located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. We specialise in growing wheat, winter barley, and spring barley, all audited to Red Tractor Assurance standards and used to feed our herd of pigs.
The Farming Calendar
Our farm operates year-round, raising pigs continuously while harvesting wheat and barley in August and September. We store these grains to ensure our pigs have a steady food supply throughout the year. Most crops are planted in late September and October, with spring crops sown in April.
Improving Our Soils
We work with specialist agronomists to employ the best farming techniques, ensuring healthy soil structure. We return all straw to the fields as manure or by chopping it behind the combine at harvest, creating an ideal environment for worms and other flora and fauna. Given our heavy clay soils, we closely monitor weather conditions to avoid ground compaction, using low flotation tyres and tri-axle trailers to spread machinery weight.
Farmland Wildlife
Our fields are home to abundant wildlife, including skylarks, curlews, owls, buzzards, pheasants, field mice, hares, deer, foxes, and hedgehogs. We leave at least 5% of our land unfarmed to support wildlife habitats, and maintain numerous hedgerows and owl boxes for nesting. To protect bird nesting periods, we refrain from cutting hedgerows between April and October.
Protecting Water
Our land relies on a series of drainage systems. We carefully monitor what we apply to the land and the water runoff. We test our soil annually for nutrients and apply pig manure as needed, avoiding applications from December to February to prevent runoff into watercourses. Our crop varieties are chosen for disease resistance, and any necessary spraying is done judiciously to avoid water pollution.
Animal Welfare
Our farm has been Red Tractor Assured since 1999. Our pigs are inspected quarterly by a specialist pig vet, and our farm undergoes annual audits by the Red Tractor Scheme, Environment Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, DEFRA, and supermarkets.
Genetics
Our breeding pigs, the size of medium-sized ponies, are a mix of large white and landrace breeds, making them excellent mothers. Our Duroc boar contributes to producing the tastiest pork available.
Pig Health and Welfare
To ensure their health and safety, our pigs are housed indoors, protecting them from predators, pests, and variable weather. Our pig maternity ward provides one-on-one care for mother and baby pigs, with heat lamps and shredded paper for warmth and play.
Butchery Masterclass
We invite you to a behind the scenes visit of our facilites and opportunity to learn how to butcher. Our skilled butchers will pass on their
Taste & Tradition at its Best!
Our Team:
Butchery Manager – Simon
Butchers – Henry, Mike and Eric
Order processing and Marketing – Angela
Packing and Labelling – Sue & Caroline
Our team are all long standing employees and pride themselves on fantastic customer service.
Sustainable Farming Strategy
Our commitment to environmental responsibility drives our sustainable farming strategy, anchored by six key commitments:
- Reduce Plastic Use on the Farm
- Implementing strategies to minimise plastic usage across all farming operations.
- Leverage Technology, Genetics, and Innovation
- Utilizing advanced technology and genetic research to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- 100% Renewable Green Energy
- Producing all our energy needs through renewable sources on the farm. Including a wind turbine and solar panels.
- Conserve Resources
- Investing in energy-saving lighting and meticulously monitoring and measuring our use of energy, water, and waste to minimise emissions.
- Prioritize Animal Welfare
- Ensuring optimal care and husbandry for our livestock to enhance both land and livestock health through proper nutrients, care, and cultivation.
- Support the Local Economy
- Providing employment opportunities to local residents, strengthening our community’s economy.
A Sustainable Farming Cycle
Our holistic approach creates a sustainable farming cycle: our soil grows corn, which feeds our pigs. The pigs produce nutritious food and manure, which in turn fertilizes the soil. This entire process is meticulously managed by our dedicated team of local workers.