Benton Potato Storage Development Project

The investments proposed are in on-farm facilities necessary for putting the farms potato product to the first point of sale – on farm preparation of horticultural products before sale to a wholesaler.

The applicants would like to invest in the following:

• Controlled environment Storage for 1200 tonnes of potatoes
• Refrigerated chilling Unit and 3 phase installation - designed to chill to 4’C.
• Potato Storage Crates – 1200 one tonne potato crates
• Rainwater harvesting for potato irrigation
• 80,000 kwh PV solar panels
• Potato Grading System – eliminating poor quality produce.
• Forklift

Project details

Funding amount:
£234,540
Funding source:
Sustainable Production Grant
Area:
Pembrokeshire
Completion:

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