Farming at a Glance

Location:

Dove Farm (the home farm) is situated in the village of Ellastone, between Ashbourne and Uttoxeter. We are 8 miles from A50 (Uttoxeter or Sudbury junctions)
O/S Grid reference: SK1142

Address:

Dove Farm,
Mill Lane, off Dove St
Ellastone
Ashbourne
Derbys
DE6 2GY
The farm is at the end of Mill Lane, next to Roston Castings and Simisters agricultural merchants (we are just over the bridge).

Farming Profile:

90 acres at the home farm
(permanent pasture/farm accommodation/natural environment)

80 acres family owned arable ground (Uttoxeter area): cereals

200 acres rented arable ground (Ashbourne area): cereals

Agricultural contracting: mainly field work, eg ploughing, drilling seed-corn, combining

Machinery sales: agricultural machines and implements

Beef: minority native breed British Whites
Sheep: minority native breed Ryelands (pedigree flock)
Alpacas: breeding herd + ‘alpaca walking’
Poultry: small scale, home use

Features:

Traditional and historic location
Our business blends modern agriculture with traditional values
Whole farm quality assurance scheme
Countryside Stewardship programmes operate on all farmed areas
We have a commitment to conservation

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