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Agri-forestry Companies in the UK: 23,000+ Active Firms (2026)
Agriculture and forestry companies in the UK produce food, crops, livestock, timber and land-management services across rural supply chains.
Buying centres tend to sit in farm operations, estate management, timber procurement and environmental compliance rather than a central procurement function. Customers range from food processors, timber buyers and estate owners to public bodies and rural-service contractors, with many engagements shaped by seasonal production, land tenure and biosecurity requirements. Revenue quality often depends on repeat supply agreements, woodland-management contracts, grazing or cropping arrangements and downstream logistics links. At the smaller end, ownership and operational control often overlap; larger operators are more likely to run dispersed sites, employ specialist field teams and manage mixed income from production, services and environmental schemes.
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Across the UK, 23,016 agriculture and forestry companies are actively trading, spanning owner-operated rural businesses, rural-service contractors and multi-site land managers. Their reported employment totals 186,399 people, giving the cohort a sizeable labour footprint even before seasonal and contractor models are considered qualitatively. The company population is not just micro-enterprise: revenue-reporting firms include a visible upper tier of operators with turnover above institutional procurement thresholds, while younger incorporations suggest continued churn in estate services, woodland work and specialist production.
Agriculture and forestry sit within a broad environmental and land-management framework, rather than a unified licensing regime. Defra sets the central UK policy frame for food, farming and rural affairs, with GOV.UK publishing official farm evidence. Forestry regulation is devolved; in England, the Forestry Commission regulates forestry and enforces tree-felling controls, alongside environmental-impact and plant-health requirements. Farming and land-management activity can also fall under environmental, animal-health and plant-health rules. Support payments and agri-environment schemes form part of the commercial context because they shape land-use choices, woodland work and investment timing.
Asset-heavy operators appear likely to remain split between owner-managed land businesses and a thinner tier of scaled groups able to absorb compliance, labour and capital costs. Capital intensity tends to slow expansion, while environmental schemes and woodland obligations have been pulling more activity into monitored service lines. Consolidation is plausible where succession, machinery costs and buyer assurance requirements favour larger operating platforms. Local knowledge, land access and seasonal labour patterns still matter, so market concentration is likely to be uneven rather than uniform.
23,016
Active firms
2026
771
Above £5M
Companies in higher turnover band
3,727
New incorporations
Incorporated since 2022
Key facts
About 3% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (771 of 23,016 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
16% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (3,727 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Defra is the lead UK government department for food, farming and rural affairs, with support payments and agri-environment schemes forming part of the sector context.
In England, the Forestry Commission regulates forestry and enforces tree-felling controls under the Forestry Act 1967.
UK agriculture comprised 209,000 farm holdings using 17 million hectares in 2024, equal to 69% of UK land.
Total Income from Farming reached £7.7 billion in 2024, up £1.6 billion (+26%) from 2023.
The UK was the second-largest net importer of forest products in 2022, and wood-product imports were valued at £9.0 billion in 2023.
Top UK agri-forestry companies
PEASE BAY FARMS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsEngages in vegetable cultivation and related agricultural operations, including harvesting, packing, processing, marketing and distribution of produce for sale to wholesale, retail and food supply…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -25% CAGR over 1y
Location
W P BRUCE LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates agricultural farms producing crops including cereals, potatoes, peas, blackcurrants and soft fruit, and rearing cattle and sheep. Also packs and processes produce, operates cold storage…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 3y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates an agricultural farming business growing potatoes and other arable crops including wheat, malting barley, oilseed rape, peas, beans, sugar beet and maize. Also provides whole‑farm…
Serves agricultural landowners needing whole-farm contracting and commercial crop buyers in food, brewing and sugar supply chains.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -89% CAGR over 2y
Location
A C HULME AND SONS
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsOperates a mixed farming business producing tree fruit including apples, pears, cherries, apricots and plums, alongside cereals, beef cattle, asparagus and wine grapes. Also carries out harvesting,…
Serves major UK supermarkets and food supply-chain buyers, with additional B2B customers in UK wine production; customer base is wholesale and retail trade rather than direct consumers.
Financial Health
StableStable · 1% CAGR over 1y
Location
Frederick Hiam Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates arable farms producing market vegetables and other crops. Grows, harvests and supplies fresh produce to retailers and packers, and runs vegetable packhouses that handle and prepare crops for…
Sells to food retailers and fresh produce packers seeking British-grown market fresh vegetables and crops.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -3% CAGR over 4y
Location
Flavourfresh Salads Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsGrows and supplies glasshouse fruit and salad produce, specialising in tomatoes, strawberries and blackberries. Cultivates and trials new crop varieties, harvests and packs produce, and supplies…
Serves UK supermarket partners and fresh produce retail buyers, with end consumers reached through retail channels for tomatoes, strawberries and blackberries.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · -8% CAGR over 1y
Location
Blacklock Harvesting Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides timber harvesting services for forestry operations, including felling, processing and extraction of trees using forestry machinery, producing logs and harvested timber for supply into the…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
Howard & Co Farming Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates arable and livestock farming, growing crops including Chantenay carrots, parsnips and cereals and rearing grass‑fed cattle. Provides contract farming and land management services, including…
Sells primarily to B2B agricultural markets: a local fresh-produce co-operative, plus landowners, farming investors and retiring farmers seeking contract farming or rental arrangements for arable and…
Financial Health
StableStable · -1% CAGR over 4y
Location
Oncoland Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a mixed agricultural business producing arable crops, dairy and beef livestock, and cultivating hops and vines. Also generates renewable energy and manages farmland, trees and hedgerows as…
Financial Health
StableStable · -5% CAGR over 2y
Location
The Green House Growers Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsGrows tomatoes and cucumbers in greenhouse nurseries and supplies UK supermarkets. Activities include cultivation, harvesting and packing of fresh produce, using controlled‑environment growing…
Sells primarily to UK supermarket and grocery retail buyers, with fresh produce reaching household consumers through chains such as Sainsbury’s and Tesco.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
W B CHAMBERS FARMS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates fruit farms growing berries and other produce including raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, asparagus and rhubarb. Provides packing, logistics and grower…
Serves B2B fresh produce buyers, primarily UK retail customers and some overseas retailers, seeking year-round supply of berries and other seasonal produce from primary growers.
Financial Health
StableStable · -89% CAGR over 2y
Location
Dale Farming Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates dairy farming operations, managing multiple cattle herds and producing milk. Focuses on grass-based feeding systems, livestock husbandry, and farm management practices aimed at maintaining…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 8% CAGR over 4y
Location
Moray Estates Developments Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsManages rural estates and land assets, undertaking farming and forestry operations, woodland management, property and housing development, renewable energy projects, salmon fishing, golf and…
Serves residential property buyers and tenants, commercial occupiers, development and energy partners, anglers, golfers and firewood customers linked to its rural estates in Scotland.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -72% CAGR over 3y
Location
STAPLES (VEGETABLES) LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsGrows, processes and supplies a range of vegetables for supermarket retailers. Operates multiple production and packing sites producing conventional and organic crops, and works with seed companies…
Sells to major UK supermarket chains and grocery retail buyers sourcing year-round conventional and organic British vegetables.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable, Growing · 3% CAGR over 2y
Location
P A WRIGHT & SONS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsCultivates and produces arable crops including wheat, barley, oilseed rape, potatoes, carrots and onions for supply to food processors and distributors. Also provides biosolids land application…
Sells B2B to major UK food processors and distributors, and to livestock farmers buying feed. Also serves other farmers nationwide through its biosolids and crop support offering.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -73% CAGR over 2y
Location
ADRIAN SCRIPPS LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsGrows, stores, packs and sells fresh fruit, primarily apples, blackcurrants and grapes. Operates orchards and farms and runs packhouse and storage facilities to supply retailers and other customers…
Serves B2B fresh produce buyers, including grocery retailers and supply-chain customers seeking packed English apples, blackcurrants and grapes.
Financial Health
StableStable · -78% CAGR over 3y
Location
G.H. Chennells (Farms) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProduces and supplies vegetable and cereal crops through commercial farming operations. Grows crops including potatoes, onions, carrots, beetroot, parsnips, wheat, barley and sugar beet, using modern…
Serves food supply-chain businesses and end consumers seeking traceable vegetable and cereal crops, plus residential and commercial property tenants.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 1% CAGR over 4y
Location
Euroforest Holdings Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides integrated forestry services including woodland management and silviculture, timber marketing, harvesting and haulage operations, and environmental and land management support. Works with…
Serves forest and woodland owners, rural landowners, forestry businesses, timber industry partners and related contractors across the UK and Ireland.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 6% CAGR over 1y
Location
Euroforest Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides forestry management services including silviculture, timber marketing, harvesting and haulage. Works with forest owners to manage woodlands, harvest timber, and supply British-grown timber…
Serves forest owners, landowners, rural estates and timber-industry businesses across the UK and Ireland, including industry partners with woodland, harvesting, haulage, timber marketing and…
Financial Health
StableStable · Profitable, Hiring · 10% CAGR over 1y
Location
P G RIX (FARMS) LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates an agricultural farming business growing arable crops including onions, potatoes, sugar beet and cereals. Cultivates and manages farmland using integrated and sustainable farming practices,…
Serves business buyers in the food supply chain, including retailers and crop processors purchasing onions, potatoes, sugar beet and cereal crops.
Financial Health
StableStable · Profitable, Hiring · 7% CAGR over 2y
Location
E C DRUMMOND (AGRICULTURE) LTD
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsOperates arable farming operations growing cereals, potatoes and other crops across managed farmland, and is involved in poultry farming activities within a wider agricultural group producing broiler…
Serves B2B food-sector customers, including major UK supermarkets, poultry processors and agricultural supply-chain buyers for fruit, arable crops and broiler production.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 29% CAGR over 1y
Location
PEDDARS FARMS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates pig rearing operations for the food industry and provides farm management and contract farming services. Activities include agricultural operations, farm business advisory, planning and…
Serves farm businesses, landowners and farming partners seeking contract farming support across conventional, regenerative or organic operations, including those involved in Countryside Stewardship…
Financial Health
StableStable · 1% CAGR over 4y
Location
F G PRYOR AND SON LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a mixed farming business focused on growing, harvesting and supplying potatoes. Cultivates and processes potatoes on its farm and provides year‑round supply of produce to commercial buyers…
Serves a broad market of potato buyers, with messaging aimed at consumers and organisations seeking year-round potato supply from a Cornwall farm.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
E W Button & Son Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an arable farming business producing blueberries, potatoes and cereals. Manages large-scale crop cultivation and uses grading, optical sorting and storage systems to prepare potatoes and…
Financial Health
StableStable · 1% CAGR over 4y
Location
KELSEY FARMS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a commercial farming business specialising in the cultivation and packing of soft fruit. Manages crop production and harvesting for supply to markets, and undertakes on‑farm environmental…
Serves business buyers in the fresh produce supply chain, supplying commercially grown and packed soft fruit to trade customers rather than consumers.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -7% CAGR over 4y
Location
Wessex Woodland Management Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides forestry and woodland management services including woodland creation and planting, maintenance and disease management, and timber harvesting and marketing. Prepares management plans,…
Serves private landowners, estates, farms and large garden owners across England and Wales, plus woodland owners and individuals or teams seeking forestry and chainsaw training.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 1% CAGR over 4y
Location
C. A. STRAWSON FARMING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an agricultural farming business producing cereals and vegetables. Grows crops including wheat and other cereals, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, maize and root vegetables for supply into the…
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
BENZIES PRODUCE LTD.
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a farming business growing root vegetables including potatoes and carrots, and arable crops such as barley and wheat. Packs, grades and stores produce and runs in-house HGV transport to…
Serves UK customers in fresh produce markets, supplying buyers and organisations that source Scottish root vegetables, particularly potatoes and carrots, across national food supply chains.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 82% CAGR over 4y
Location
THE SUMMER BERRY COMPANY UK
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsCultivates and supplies strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries using glasshouses, polytunnels and outdoor farms. Activities include plant husbandry, harvesting, cooling, packing,…
Serves grocery retailers and fresh produce buyers in the UK and Republic of Ireland, with products ultimately aimed at consumers buying berries through retail channels.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -18% CAGR over 2y
Location
Lower Reule Farm Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a commercial fruit farm specialising in the cultivation of strawberries alongside combinable arable crops. Harvests, chills and packs strawberries on site and supplies them through a…
Serves major British supermarkets and premium wholesale produce buyers via the Berry Gardens Co-operative, targeting retail and wholesale customers for UK-grown strawberries.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 3% CAGR over 4y
Location
YAREAL UK LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsInvests in and manages agricultural land and rural estates, operating arable, dairy and livestock farms. Manages woodland and environmental stewardship, and develops estate property including…
Serves a mix of B2B and B2C customers, including agricultural produce buyers, commercial and residential property occupiers or purchasers, and self-build plot buyers in Lincolnshire and Shropshire.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -70% CAGR over 4y
Location
ST. NICHOLAS COURT FARMS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates agricultural farming activities and manages renewable energy generation plants, producing electricity alongside crop and livestock operations and related land management, and supports…
Financial Health
StableStable · -89% CAGR over 2y
Location
PETER J STIRLING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates farms growing fruit and vegetables, including strawberries and Brussels sprouts, and runs a packhouse for handling and packing produce. Supplies produce and offers seasonal farm employment.
Financial Health
StableStable · -69% CAGR over 4y
Location
JAMES FOSKETT FARMS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an arable farm producing organic and conventional crops, including seed potatoes, ware potatoes, onions and other vegetables. Supplies and markets fresh produce and provides crop…
Targets trade buyers in the fresh produce supply chain, including wholesalers, retailers and processors sourcing organic and conventional vegetables, seed potatoes and ware potatoes.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -3% CAGR over 4y
Location
APS PRODUCE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProduces and grows tomatoes and other fresh produce using greenhouse and traditional methods, and provides packing and distribution services supplying fruit and vegetables to supermarket and retail…
Sells to UK multiple retailers and the high street, serving supermarket and retail produce buyers. Also works with growers and suppliers in the fresh produce supply chain.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
S & A PRODUCE (UK) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsGrows and supplies soft fruits including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries, as well as asparagus. Operates farming, harvesting, packing and global sourcing activities, supplying…
Sells B2B to major grocery retailers seeking year-round supply of fresh soft fruit and British asparagus from integrated growers, packers, importers and exporters.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -1% CAGR over 4y
Location
RTS FORESTRY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides forest management and forestry contracting services, including timber harvesting, woodland planning, and estate management. Also supplies woodchip biomass fuel and provides consultancy and…
Serves private woodland owners, investment portfolio clients, charities, renewable energy and grid developers, and woodchip boiler users across Scotland and Northern England.
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
BARFOOTS OF BOTLEY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsGrows, sources, processes, packs and distributes fresh produce, specialising in sweetcorn and speciality vegetables. Operates farms and packaging facilities supplying whole and prepared vegetables to…
Serves B2B buyers in the fresh produce supply chain, including UK food retailers and food businesses seeking year-round sweetcorn and speciality vegetable ranges, whole or prepared.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
Oakley Farming Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an agricultural farming business producing arable crops, rearing free-range turkeys for seasonal sale, and supplying hay, straw and seed hay. Also provides agricultural fencing services and…
Serves a mix of consumers and businesses: households ordering Christmas turkeys for collection, nationwide buyers needing straw or hay, and rural/agricultural customers seeking fencing services.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 2% CAGR over 4y
Location
A G WRIGHT & SON (FARMS) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an arable farming business producing potatoes, wheat, barley, oilseed rape, linseed and sugar beet. Provides agricultural contracting, farm management and administrative services to other…
Serves B2B customers in agriculture and food supply, including potato packers and processors, crop buyers, agricultural businesses needing contracting or farm management, and tenants seeking…
Financial Health
StableStable · -1% CAGR over 4y
Location
LEVERTON BROTHERS LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates an arable farming business growing crops including wheat, barley, oilseed rape, dried peas, sugar beet and potatoes. Manages owned and rented farmland using crop rotations across varying…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
PETER STRAWSON LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a farming business producing cereals and vegetables including potatoes, carrots and parsnips. Engages in arable crop cultivation and agricultural production, with activities linked to…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 2% CAGR over 4y
Location
HARNAGE ESTATES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an arable farming business growing crops including wheat, barley, oilseed rape, potatoes, grass seed and beans, alongside a flock of sheep. Provides contract farming services and sells…
Serves B2B agricultural customers, including farmers and landowners needing contract farming, buyers of farm machinery and equipment, and agricultural produce buyers for arable crops and sheep.
Financial Health
StableStable · -71% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManages an agricultural land portfolio and contracts farming operations to grow arable crops and vegetables. Works with farming contractors under farm business tenancies and contract farming…
Serves B2B customers in the food supply chain, selling arable crops and vegetables to food service, retail and trade sectors, while also working with farming contractors across the UK.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Devonshire Poultry Holdings Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates poultry farms producing broiler chickens for meat. Rears chickens in indoor production houses to Red Tractor standards and supplies poultry to the food supply chain, managing multiple farms…
Serves B2B buyers in the poultry meat supply chain, including businesses requiring broiler chickens for meat production to Red Tractor standards.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 76% CAGR over 4y
Location
BLANKNEY ESTATES LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates an agricultural estate engaged in arable farming and crop production, including grass, barley and peas. Produces dried grass and alfalfa livestock feed pellets and related natural fibre…
Serves livestock farmers and animal owners, businesses buying plant extracts, rural property tenants, and television, film or event organisers seeking estate locations in Lincolnshire.
Financial Health
StableStable · -80% CAGR over 3y
Location
H C BOURN & SON (FARMING) LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a large-scale farming business producing arable combinable crops and managing a beef cattle enterprise. Uses modern agricultural machinery and technologies, including GPS-controlled…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
Capestone Organic Poultry Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsRears, processes and supplies organic free-range poultry, including chicken and turkey, for retailers, wholesalers, food manufacturers and export markets. Also processes organic beef, lamb and pork…
Sells B2B to national grocery retailers, wholesalers, food manufacturers, export buyers, London food halls, farm shops and butchers seeking organic free-range poultry, plus customers for processed…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable · -15% CAGR over 4y
Location
SENTRY LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides contract farming, farm management and agricultural consultancy services. Cultivates crops on managed land, supplies farming inputs, and advises landowners and farmers on business planning,…
Serves farmers, landowners, agricultural investors and professional partners in the rural sector, including private individuals and organisations with farmland across the East of England, South Coast…
Financial Health
StableStable · 4% CAGR over 2y
Location
Baltier Farming Company Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a mixed farming business combining crop cultivation and livestock rearing. Produces agricultural commodities such as cereals, forage crops, and farm animals for sale through agricultural…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
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How UK agri-forestry companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Agri-forestry operators usually earn from a blend of physical output and land-based services: crops, livestock, timber, woodland maintenance, fencing, drainage, harvesting, haulage and compliance work. Pricing is often tied to tonnes, hectares, headcount, days worked, machinery hours or a fixed seasonal contract, with higher-value work attached to assurance standards and site access. Some income also comes from stewardship-style environmental activity where land use, planting, habitat work or woodland management can be monetised. Margins tend to be shaped by weather, input costs, labour availability and the timing of harvests, thinning cycles and scheme payments.
Who they sell to
Most sell into practical buying groups rather than software-style budget holders. Food processors, merchants, timber buyers, estate owners, rural contractors, local authorities and conservation bodies tend to buy directly from operators they can inspect, visit or audit. Decision-makers are often farm directors, estate managers, forestry managers, operations managers, procurement leads or compliance leads. Smaller sales can be spot purchases, auction-based trading or short contracting jobs; larger engagements are more likely to involve framework agreements, RFPs, buyer assurance checks and evidence of insurance, traceability, biosecurity and environmental permissions.
What they buy
Most agri-forestry firms tend to buy tools and services that reduce field admin, control variable costs and evidence compliance. Relevant categories include accounting, payroll, seasonal workforce management, field-service scheduling, asset maintenance, fleet tracking, inventory, mapping, document control, safety training, insurance, legal support for tenancies and land access, and advisory work around grants or environmental schemes. Larger operators, including the 771 companies with more than £5M turnover, are more likely to have formal needs around procurement, cyber security, finance reporting, contractor management and integrations between office systems and operational teams.
Why and how to sell to them
Buying triggers tend to appear when operating complexity moves beyond paper files and owner memory: a new estate-management contract, a crop or timber supply agreement, machinery investment, succession planning, a compliance audit, a funding event or recruitment into finance, operations or environmental roles. The 3,727 companies incorporated since 2022 may be earlier in their supplier stack, but many will still be cash-conscious and seasonally constrained. Outbound usually works better when it names a specific cost, risk or audit problem, then shows how adoption fits around fieldwork rather than office-only workflows.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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