Provider Profile

(An outline of the opportunity being provided)

An exciting opportunity to take the lead in a well-established specialist horticulture enterprise with clear potential for expansion and long-term progression to tenancy.

This business has been developed over 40 years into a respected UK supplier of blackcurrant bushes, serving commercial contract growers and meeting high plant health standards for major end markets, including Ribena production. Alongside established production, the enterprise propagates and grows new varieties, positioning it well for continued development and innovation.

The current horticultural operation spans 20 acres, with additional land within the holding offering scope to expand production. There is growing market demand for small fruit plants across retail, wholesale, and online sales channels, creating strong potential for a motivated partner to grow the business further.

The landowner is seeking an enthusiastic successor to work alongside them under a share farming agreement, with structured mentoring and a clear route toward tenancy by 2030.

What’s in place

Land & growing area

• 20 acres currently in horticultural production
• Further land available for expansion
• Attractive upland setting (800–1000 ft)

Infrastructure

• 2 polytunnels
• Dedicated cutting shed
• Cold store
• Office
• Machinery/workshop/chemical shed

Machinery

• 2 tractors plus compact tractor
• Field sprayers
• Mowers and topper
• Blackcurrant cutter
• Cultivation equipment and roller
• Purpose-built cutting machines (field and shed use)

Accommodation

A 3-bedroom house with sitting room, kitchen and two bathrooms is available on site, with good access and located 6 miles from Hay-on-Wye.

This opportunity would suit 

Who this would suita driven individual, couple or family with practical machinery experience and a strong interest in commercial horticulture. The ideal partner will be forward-thinking, business-minded, and motivated to build on an established specialist enterprise with genuine growth potential.

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