FAQ's

Velcourt is owned by members of the current executive together with the initial founders of the business.

Velcourt managed farms include dairy, beef and sheep. Around 90 million litres of milk are produced annually.

Not necessarily as smaller units can be incorporated into other units to give economies of scale.

In 1967 by four farmers.

Velcourt recruits directly from colleges for its Management Training Scheme and, more widely, for experienced Farm Managers, Agronomists, Trials Technicians and Project Managers.

Velcourt can operate as Managers, Contract Farmers or Technical Consultants.

Every Agreement is tailor made to the individual client's requirements taking account of the physical features of the farm, capital available and degree of active participation in the business.

Velcourt has an exclusive, long established arrangement with CNH (Case & New Holland) giving us good quality equipment, excellent backup and an unprecedented level of flexibility.

Velcourt has a number of strategic relationships with key manufacturers and suppliers of inputs. Product planning, together with significant volumes, ensures competitive prices.

Velcourt farm approximately 53,000 hectares in the UK.

Velcourts agronomy service extends to 24,000 hectares and for further details click here.

Velcourt has its own in house R&D team who carry out trials which are statistically analysed.

Velcourt is the UK's largest potato & sugar beet grower and has a large exposure to soft fruit and vegetables.

Working with other agricultural professionals is entirely necessary and appropriate to ensure we deliver appropriate information.