Bucksum rents 16 acres of the 100-acre Shabbington Field Farm, from this land roughly 4 acres are cropped each year. By using traditional crop rotation, soil fertility and biodiversity is increased, while reducing pest and disease problems.
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Our awards
- 2013 – Observer Food Monthly Awards – Best Local Farmer
- 2014 – The Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards – Best Producer
- 2017 – Berkshire & Buckinghamshire Awards – Best Farm Shop
- 2017 – 5 Star Business Awards – Best Independent Retailer
- 2021 – DEFRA – Bees’ Needs Champion
- 2024 – Soil Farmer of the Year
- 2024 – Caroline Drummond Award – Communicating Excellence in Sustainable Farming
- 2025 – NFU Farming Hero – Community Farming Hero
