Farming has been a way of life to the Bosworth family for generations. Fred Bosworth started keeping pigs in 1919 after returning from serving in Belgium, France and then India during the First World War. He moved to Spains Hall in 1934 and there have been pigs on the farm ever since.
Fred and his wife had two sons who came into the business and that is when the partnership, 'F J Bosworth & Sons'', was formed. Both sons (Tony & Henry) went on to have children of their own and the succession continued with each of their sons managing the business together until 2018. The business is now managed by Stuart & Jack Bosworth (Grandson & Gt. Grandson of Fred Bosworth respectively).
Stuart and Jack - with the help of their fantastic team of staff - continue to progress the various enterprises within the business, the main two of which are the pigs and the arable. They now farm 330 hectares of arable land growing combinable crops and have a 540 sow unit finishing the progeny across two sites. The business also generates additional income from other enterprises including solar energy, lettings and contract farming services.
Fred and his wife had two sons who came into the business and that is when the partnership, 'F J Bosworth & Sons'', was formed. Both sons (Tony & Henry) went on to have children of their own and the succession continued with each of their sons managing the business together until 2018. The business is now managed by Stuart & Jack Bosworth (Grandson & Gt. Grandson of Fred Bosworth respectively).
Stuart and Jack - with the help of their fantastic team of staff - continue to progress the various enterprises within the business, the main two of which are the pigs and the arable. They now farm 330 hectares of arable land growing combinable crops and have a 540 sow unit finishing the progeny across two sites. The business also generates additional income from other enterprises including solar energy, lettings and contract farming services.
Jack (Left) & Stuart (Right) Bosworth
The Bosworth family have kept pigs since 1919 so it would be fair to say that there has been plenty of experience and knowledge passed down the generations from then to now. All the pigs are kept indoors with some being housed in more traditional farm buildings whilst the majority live in modern and purpose-built pig housing.
F J Bosworth & Sons is certified to Red Tractor Assurance Standards which is the UK's largest food and farm standards scheme. In order to be certified, the business has to be audited at least once a year. The audit involves a visit to the farm where the assessor will look at the animals, the buildings, staff training, vet reports and many other documents to ensure the business fully complies with the required standards, there are also spot checks that can be carried out at any time.
A vet visits the farm at least once a quarter to ensure that the health of the animals is good, answer any questions the team may have and review relevant documentation and procedures.
F J Bosworth & Sons currently have pigs at the farm in Essex as well as on a farm in Norfolk. The pigs go to abattoirs nearby to the respective farms and then end up going to various outlets including butchers shops, restaurants and catering companies.
F J Bosworth & Sons is certified to Red Tractor Assurance Standards which is the UK's largest food and farm standards scheme. In order to be certified, the business has to be audited at least once a year. The audit involves a visit to the farm where the assessor will look at the animals, the buildings, staff training, vet reports and many other documents to ensure the business fully complies with the required standards, there are also spot checks that can be carried out at any time.
A vet visits the farm at least once a quarter to ensure that the health of the animals is good, answer any questions the team may have and review relevant documentation and procedures.
F J Bosworth & Sons currently have pigs at the farm in Essex as well as on a farm in Norfolk. The pigs go to abattoirs nearby to the respective farms and then end up going to various outlets including butchers shops, restaurants and catering companies.
The partners of F J Bosworth & Sons take pride in having what they feel is a sustainable business model but one which they're actively looking to improve further. The cereals grown on the farm are the two main ingredients that go into the pig feed. The cereals are milled on site and mixed with the other ingredients using electricity generated by solar panels on the farm. The manure from the pigs then goes onto the cereal crops providing valuable nutrition. In other words, the crops feed the pigs and the pigs feed the crops!
Stuart & Jack are continually looking at how the business can become even more sustainable and reduce environmental impact. Part of this process means undergoing a carbon audit which is due to commence imminently. The results from this will allow them to set a net zero greenhouse gas emissions target date. The National Farmers Union has set a a target for the whole of agriculture in England & Wales to achieve net zero by 2040.
Stuart & Jack are continually looking at how the business can become even more sustainable and reduce environmental impact. Part of this process means undergoing a carbon audit which is due to commence imminently. The results from this will allow them to set a net zero greenhouse gas emissions target date. The National Farmers Union has set a a target for the whole of agriculture in England & Wales to achieve net zero by 2040.
Pork From Our Farm To Your Door
We are exploring the opportunity to sell our pork directly. If you would be interested in this service then please fill out the form below.
Thanks in advance,
All at F J Bosworth & Sons
We are exploring the opportunity to sell our pork directly. If you would be interested in this service then please fill out the form below.
Thanks in advance,
All at F J Bosworth & Sons
Plans for the future of the business are simply to continue to progress. Everyone at F J Bosworth & Sons wants to improve and grow both themselves and the business. We want to improve our sustainability, grow more of our own crops, reduce our environmental impact and gain more control in the journey of our pork from farm to fork.
