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The Coombe family has owned the farm since 1947, and it is now run by Peter and his son, Adrian, with the help of one full-time employee plus part time staff at harvest time.
The farm is 1 mile from Callington, population 5,000, and 15 miles from the city of Plymouth. This was formerly a tin mining area and the ruins of many of the engine houses can still be seen.
| Size |
125 hectares in total |
| Crops |
12 ha Potatoes (Planted in March/April)
4 ha Winter Barley (Sown October)
8 ha Spring Barley (Sown April) |
| Stock |
160 Cattle (Aged 1 - 30 months)
450 Sheep, Welsh Mules & 10 Charolais Rams |
| Climate |
We have an average rainfall of 125-150 cms per year, with a temperature range of –3 to 28 C. We rarely get snow here, but plenty of damp, misty days. |
| Soil Type |
The soil is a medium loam with very few small stones, but some large boulders. The land is generally free draining. |
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