Organic Growers Wanted

With customer support through loanstock we have raised enough funds to buy 20 acres of fertile land to the west of Manchester.

We are interested in submissions from any growers or would-be growers for long-term organic production on the above land. We are particularly interested in season extension techniques and higher value cropping.

We would want to offer longer-term security and support, particularly while market conditions remain challenging. We anticipate a better overall market in the short to medium-term as oil and nitrate prices rise and a weaker £ favours UK production.

Unicorn has immediate and continuing demand from our established local customers for NW organic produce. We have 2 organic veg wholesalers in the city and one established market garden project we are connected to.

Glebelands Market Garden
We are also interested in submissions from any growers who would be interested in taking on an established market garden. Glebelands is situated next to the River Mersey in Sale near Manchester. Set up in 2001 Glebelands supply truly local and organic fruit and vegetables to the people of south Manchester, mostly via Unicorn who are their primary customer.

For informal discussion contact Stuart Jones 0161 8610010 or 07738 427944 alternatively e-mail stuart@unicorn-grocery.co.uk

Last Modified - 10th December 2008