I went to visit the fantastic Consall Hall Gardens, and decided whilst I was in the area to visit Mark Bennion at Ipstones Park Farm. I was listening to Farming Today recently, and discovered we're farming fewer breeds than ever before, to feed our desire for consistent cuts of meat. The beef at Ipstones Park Farm is from their prize winning pedigree Sussex herd. It's a traditional native breed which has been here since Roman times. They are an extremely docile breed and produces beef of the highest quality (I'm told it's what the Queen eats).
They also have pedigree Berkshire pigs, another traditional native, and rare English breed. The pork that the pigs produce is strong in flavour and cooks extremely well.
They also have pedigree Berkshire pigs, another traditional native, and rare English breed. The pork that the pigs produce is strong in flavour and cooks extremely well.It's best to phone before calling if you want something specific. They also attend some farmers' markets including Bridgemere (which is on tomorrow).
Ipstones Park Farm
Park Lane
Ipstones
Leek
Staffordshire
ST10 2NE
Tel: 01538 266049
Mobile: 07840 076276 or 07808 086234
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