4 miles from the centre of historic York
The UK’s leading supplier of carrots to the prepared foods market
HOBSON FARMING
Carrot Growing
Our Reputation is for Producing Quality Crops
We’re committed to delivering the freshest, highest quality carrots to our customers every day of the year.
We do this by growing on approximately 900 acres of prime Yorkshire sand land to produce over 30,000 tonnes annually.
Only those carrots that meet our high standards are delivered fresh to our customers within 48 hours of harvest – with guaranteed quality in every batch.
HOBSON FARMING
Arable Farming
Heritage and experience build valued relationships
Our farming heritage has taught us to understand the importance of caring for the land.
Through continued investment in our drainage infrastructure and soil health – with twelve crops in rotation – helps us to deliver higher yields and solid financial returns for landowners.
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Harper Adams Placement – Ben Wilkinson
Name: Ben Wilkinson
Age: 20
Home Town/City: Thirsk nr York
Course Details: BSc (Hons)Agriculture with Farm Business Management
BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Farm Business Management (with placement) Degree | Undergraduate (Places available through Clearing)
Where did your interest in farming…
British Carrot Growers Association Demonstration Day 2025
The Great British Carrot Demonstration Day is an event hosted by the British Carrot Growers Association (BCGA) to showcase new carrot varieties, share knowledge on cultivation, and network with growers and industry professionals. The 2025 Demonstration Day is…
It’s Crunch Time for Carrots
Hobson Farming Managing Director Rodger Hobson talks to Chris Choi for ITV News about the effect the hot summer and dry weather has on the carrot harvest.
Chris Choi says “Yes, it's crunch time for the carrot…