Needwood Jacobs at Holly Bank Farm

We  currently farm about 100 acres, some of which you see in the aerial photograph above.  We try to farm to organic principles as far as possible, we do not use nitrogen fertliliser on the grass and spot spray for weeds to minimise the amount of chemicals used on the land. Much of our land is in Higher Level Stewardship Agreements aimed at restoring traditional hay meadows. 

We aim to breed top quality pedigree Jacob sheep with good conformation, true to the breed standard.  We believe in high standards of welfare and aim to keep our sheep fit and healthy with a good quality of life.  Farming is our hobby and our passion.  Here's what we do with the rest of our time!

Ian Woolliscroft

Specialising in agricultural ground works and construction projects.  Some recent contracts include:

• new slurry store at Woodside Farm, Linton 
• new milking parlour  at Highlands Park Farm, Rangemore
• new cow housing at Home Farm, Rangemore (pictured)
• installation of slurry slats at various farms in the area
• ground works and concrete for various agricultural projects
• fabrication of steel brackets and doors
• fencing, driveways, installing drains and clearing ditches

Own plant includes mini-digger, pan concrete mixer, dump trucks and skid steer loader.

Beverley Parker

I am a keen horsewoman and compete in dressage and show jumping.  

I work for Rural Action Derbyshire, for a project which helps tackle poverty and isolation.

We have a Jack Russell Terrier, Molly and two horses; Monte and Nero.