Bushfield Farm

Two existing County Farm tenants, Andy Kirby and Tom Comley are collaborating on a new forward-thinking venture by taking on Bushfield Farm as a shared opportunity. They plan to add value to their existing farm businesses while embracing County Farms’ priorities by developing their regenerative farming practices.

Andy and Tom’s working relationship grew out of a mentoring arrangement set up informally between the neighbours when Tom took on his starter farm a few years ago. 

“Andy and I have differing, but complementing, skillsets including precision arable, livestock and contracting experience, and are very supportive of Hampshire County Farms. Together we plan to open a farm shop at Bushfield Farm, themed to showcase the best of Hampshire County Farms produce and possibly to include a small café and farm education facility.

In a time when farming faces significant change, more than perhaps seen in a century, it is exciting to have the opportunity to take a bold step in a new direction diversifying into retailing our own produce and hopefully collaborating with other county farm tenants to supply locally produced high quality food, with a business partner equally as passionate about sustainable practices, building resilience to climate change and aiming to achieve the highest standards.
County Farms has been a springboard and lifeline for my arable contracting business, enabling me show my farm to build trust in my customer base.