A farmer on the Isle of Wight has won at this year’s British Farming Awards.
Andrew Hodgson, of Cheverton Farm, has been awarded Beef Innovator of the Year.
The Shorwell-based farmer received the accolade for his recently transformed farming operations, including a new state-of-the-art dry ageing and butchery facility.
The new plant now processes 400 local cattle, 1500 lambs and 250 pigs per year, including stock from other Isle of Wight farms and smallholdings.
Andrew said:
“Shortly after launching the new venture, Covid-19 hit and it meant restructuring the business overnight, which has been a significant challenge, but one we feel we have worked hard to achieve.
“Being recognised with a national award is fantastic news and will give us further confidence in growing the business to deliver high-quality locally produced meats from farm-to-fridge.”
The new facility has created eight jobs at the farm and provided support to other local businesses.
He continued:
“Alongside the development of the Isle of Wight Meat Co. our vision has been to provide an opportunity for other local farms and businesses.
“We are currently working with Norris Stores and Lady Acre Farm to establish a ‘micro-local’ supply chain where the farm and retailers are within the same village.”
Andrew’s success follows on from another Island win during last year’s awards, for Briddlesford Farm - which was awarded British Dairy Innovator of the Year.
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