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Oaks Barn Farm Now Recruiting

Despite Labour’s efforts in destroying The UK Economy. Oaks Barn Farm are delighted to announce we will be working with Rebecca’s Honey, we have now installed 10 bee hives on the farm. Each hive will eventually have the capacity of between 20,000 & 80,000 bees. These bees will work to pollinate the surrounding land. TheyContinueContinue reading “Oaks Barn Farm Now Recruiting”

Closure of London Iconic Smithfield Market after 800 years

London’s iconic Smithfield Market is set to close after almost 800 years. Yet another hammer blow on our independent food supply and trading networks. Just 1 week beyond British Farmers marching in London to protest about the Labour Government’s move to destabilise British Family Farms through Inheritance Tax. This break in the independent food supplyContinueContinue reading “Closure of London Iconic Smithfield Market after 800 years”

Our Sustainable Farm Stay Delivers Great Green Credentials

SDL Pellets Ltd Chipping Campden Back in 2015 we increased our holiday accommodation offering by conversion of The Granary. At this time we needed to upgrade our heating system and opted to move away from Oil by installing a biomass boiler. Gas or propane were both expensive and not possible due to our location. AtContinueContinue reading “Our Sustainable Farm Stay Delivers Great Green Credentials”

Clarkson’s Farm Makes Good Business For Oaks Barn Farm

Now in season 3 the popularity for this heart warming series continues to grow ever stronger. so to does the public hunger to experience first hand staying on a farm. The show continues to be educational and informative on the challenges faced by farmers in getting food to your table served with a good portionContinueContinue reading “Clarkson’s Farm Makes Good Business For Oaks Barn Farm”

10 Years On From Our Solar Install

Just 10 years ago we made a commitment to invest in solar energy production at Oaks Barn Farm, at the time it was a risk and payback was estimated at year 15. No one could have foreseen the current situation with electricity prices, however taking the decision to do the right thing for the environmentContinueContinue reading “10 Years On From Our Solar Install”

Oaks Barn Farm Working Towards Net Zero And A Sustainable Farming Future

Working in partnership with Worcestershire County Council and Climate Essentials, we are undertaking our Year1 assessment, following our investment in On-Site Solar, Biomass and heat loss reduction strategies throughout our site. Our initial results are as follows: Emissions are 92% lower than the average business in our size and sector. Emissions are 70% lower byContinueContinue reading “Oaks Barn Farm Working Towards Net Zero And A Sustainable Farming Future”

Visit The Farm Business Innovation Show

It’s coming up to a year since we were invited to Judge at The Farm Business Innovator of The Year Awards. Our Business in just a year has grown significantly. The beauty of the show is the networking opportunities, the chance to see new ideas and innovation and come away inspired to do more withContinueContinue reading “Visit The Farm Business Innovation Show”

Third Wave for UK Staycation Market

2020Saw a huge peak in UK Nationals taking up staycation opportunities post lockdown Demand very quickly outstripped supply leaving those with the ambition of a holiday clambering at any availability they could get their hands on. Much the same in 2021summer saw a massive rise in staycations due to international travel restrictions around COVID-19 lockdown.ContinueContinue reading “Third Wave for UK Staycation Market”

Business Mentor Adds Value To Farming Future

Testing the resilience of our business was never part of our plan, up and down the country and indeed the world over, the past 2 years have provided significant challenges in unchartered waters, in the lead-up, to the 26th March, our farm stay went from forward bookings and a busy calendar, to a rising waveContinueContinue reading “Business Mentor Adds Value To Farming Future”

Press Release Don’t Judge Me

Wayne and Sue of Oaks Barn Farm have been invited as part of a panel to judge at The Innovation Design of the Year Award on Wednesday 10th November 2021 at the Farm Business Innovation Show. The Innovation Design Award is a celebration of ideas that push the boundaries in design and innovation. In thisContinueContinue reading “Press Release Don’t Judge Me”