Upper Leigh Farm

Upper Leigh Farm has been owned and managed by Nat and Katie Page since 1995, and became fully organic (Soil Association) in 1997.

It is an all-grass farm, 160 acres of permanent pasture and meadow rich in grass and herb species, divided into 16 fields by miles of ancient hedges. It supports a breeding herd of 40 South Devon cattle, in the process of pedigree registration. We have fed only farm grass or farm-grown hay and silage since 2005 - no feed is bought in, no grain is fed.

Cattle are all born on the farm, and never leave the farm until sold as stores or killed for top-quality meat.

We sell meat direct from the farm, butchered and vacuum-packed expertly by Blackmore Vale family butchery.

 

The cattle out at summer grazing. The cattle graze outside on rich pastures at least 7 months of the year, so ensuring healthy cattle and healthy soils.

The flower and herb-rich meadows all surrounded by ancient hedges

The flower and herb-rich pastures are key to maintaining healthy and naturally productive soils; healthy livestock that seldom need any veterinary treatment; and beef that is not only tasty, but is also very good for human health as it is rich in beneficial elements.

The herd is regularly moved form field to field, offering fresh grazing for the cattle, and leaving tussocks of higher grass in the fields which are good cover for invertebrates and allow natural re-seeding of a good mixture of grass and herb species.

Contact Details

Address: Upper Leigh Farm, Leigh Lane, East Knoyle, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6AP England

Telephone: 01747 830384

Mobile: 07712 828 216

Email: npage@copac.org.uk