South Somerset - TA14
Residential off-grid Community
Tinker's Bubbble is a residential off-grid community who work 40 acres of
organically-certified land in South Somerset without using fossil fuels.
Land use includes forestry, top-fruit, grazing, and small-scale
vegetable growing and dairy with a focus on producing what is needed as a
community, and there is scope for various small scale land-based
enterprises alongside the communally-run apple pressing and sawmilling.
People can join the Tinker's Bubble community for short or long term stays, with
long-termers joining the resident group in taking responsibility for the community
and the land. Applicants would live on site, participate in community
activities including cooking and management meetings, and sign up to a
residents agreement, which includes maintaining social and
ecological values. For more information see
www.tinkersbubble.org/Joining. Applications by email to
tinkersbubble@riseup.net, referencing SW Landmatch. We take volunteers
throughout the year and initial meetings and volunteer stays may take a
while depending on availability.
CORNWALL - TR10
1 - 4 acres
On offer in Cornwall, 1 acre of land for mixed growing (no-dig beds, polytunnels etc) and potentially 2-3 acres for field scale veg growing.The land is currently used for rotational arable farming but the landowner is keen to work in partnership with someone to grow a business closely connected to a regenerative farming enterprise. There is parking and water available.
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DEVON - EX13
Upt o 17 hectares
An opportunity to experience managing and breeding a Devon suckler herd with potential for building own herd, conservation grazing, land management skills, small scale dairy or to establish a new horticultural enterprise in the beautiful landscape of the East Devon AONB.
The land consists of 17 hectares and is south facing and mostly steep on greensand with shallower slopes on clay The fields are small and the hedges thick and some of the land, which is managed to organic principles is currently used for woodland, small-scale horticultural production and orchard/top-fruit production.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who will prioritise biodiversity on the Higher-level Stewardship managed land, has potential for farmstart scheme applicants or for people wanting to develop a business in conservation grazing and management, small scale dairying, horticulture and / or crop-sharing.
Mains water, parking, polytunnel, barn and possibility for caravan space is available. A covering letter and CV is required for application. A covering letter and CV is required for application.
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DEVON - PL19
Under 1 hectare
On offer, south facing sloped land which is currently being used as part of wildflower scheme. Historically used as pasture, the land has not had any inputs over the last 10 years. The land has parking, mains water and toilet facilities available. A business plan, CV, references and covering letter will be required as an application.
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DEVON - EX17
Up to 20 hectares
An opportunity to get started in farming and take over management of a small beef suckler herd in Devon. The land is mostly flat and south facing and part of a larger farm. Modern farm buildings, water, parking and electricity available. A covering letter, CV, references and a cash flow will be requested as part of the application.
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DEVON - EX15
1-3 acres
1-3 acres of almost level and south facing land on offer for small-scale horticultural production. The land has not had any chemical inputs over the past 10 years and is currently used for vegetable production. Not suitable for livestock due to young orchard, but could have potential for poultry as part of a wider integrated system. Dry storage as well as parking, electric, water from borehole, compost toilet and parking available. Potential space for worker accommodation, but accommodation not supplied by the owner.
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DEVON - PL20
Up to 20 hectares
Up to 20 hectares of both steep and flat terrain land available to share with others. The land is currently grazed by sheep on rotation and also has orchards of apple, walnut and sweet chestnut surrounded by fields and woodland. A barn for packing can be made available and there is a well for water as well as parking and potential for electricity. Possibility for a joint venture / share farming agreement for a market gardening enterprise and further development of the orchards.
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Cornwall - PL14
Up to 42 hectares
Up to 42 hectares of certified organic land, currently managed as herbal lays with potential for land to be offered in multiple smaller parcels. A water system and building can be made available to the tenant. The landowner is open to ideas of enterprises that use regenerative practices which could include forest school, vegetable growing, micro dairy, chickens, pigs or fruit growing. An initial lease of 1 year will be offered and then a 5 year lease thereafter. A business plan, CV and covering letter is requested as an application.
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Gloucestershire - GL7
1-5 hectares
1-5 hectares of flat and south-facing land which includes two ponds and a small woodland. The land borders a new passive housing estate and the owner would like to see an experienced grower ideally establish a no-till Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) veg box scheme and orchard that encourages bio-diversity. Potential for long lease. To apply, a business plan, covering letter and CV is requested.
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cornwall - PL18
1-5 hectares
South and East facing land , some currently grazed and historically cultivated as market gardens. Looking for a horticulture tenant that delivers nature benefits at the heart of its operation, including protection of soils, management of water and making space for nature.
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Andover - SP11
1-5 hectares
Gently sloping, north facing land that has been in arable and wildflower rotation.
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Totnes - TQ9
Under 1 acre
South facing certified organic land under a young forest garden canopy on offer for a horticultural tenant. Trees will be managed by the landowner. Two other growers also on site.
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Exeter - EX4
Under 1 acre
0.5 acre of horticultural land available surrounded by meadows and woodland.
Land has been chemical free since 2012.
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Devon - PL19
Up to 5 acres
South facing, gently sloping land currently planted with wildflowers along with a separate walled garden and polytunnels.
Mains water, parking and toilet facilities available.
Possibility of smaller plots also available within the walled garden.
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Devon - PL5
Under 1 hectare
A south and west facing parcel of land sitting wtihin a wider farm estate. The land is virtually flat and is suitable for small-scale horticultural production with the benefit of potential for use of polytunnels already on site. The land had both organic and non-organic inputs, but virtually no chemicals put on the land at all.
The landowner hopes for long term arrangement and for the land seeker to care for the land and soil to the best of their ability. There is mains water, parking and toilet facilities available and also potential for barn space as well.
Interested applicants will need to provide a business plan, references and financial forecasts.
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