Food, Farming and Wildlife in the Fens
Waldersey farmland produces great food – wheat, onions, potatoes, sugar beet and many other crops.
We have been growing crops and caring for the environment for over 40 years. In that time we have seen many changes in the nature of farming – and in nature itself. Through innovative practice and by embracing new technology, Waldersey Farms is adapting and growing to become one of the most important agricultural businesses in the country.
OUR LAND
The Fens – a unique and productive landscape
Waldersey Farms are located in the Fens, where a patchwork of waterways are fed by inland rivers as they wend their way to the North Sea 25 miles away. For thousands of years, these rivers have deposited silt particles in the area that, combined with peat and loam soils, produce some of the best farmland in Europe.
OUR CROPS
Wheat, onions and potatoes
These are crops grown the right way – consistently high in quality and taste, using methods which improve the environment, not harm it.
“Here at Waldersey our aim is to grow top quality food and energy crops at scale while working towards net zero carbon emissions. By adopting more sustainable farming practices, using state of the art technology, and investing in renewables we are carefully balancing food production with protecting our environment”
Chippers are potatoes that make the best quality chips. Ideal for restaurants, caterers and retailers, as well as the general public who want to enjoy amazing tasting chips in the comfort of their own home.
NEWS FROM THE LAND
The latest from Waldersey Farms.
From the Fens to the Farm Belt: John Deere Tour of America
Mar 11th
From 21st to 28th February, Waldersey Farms Managing Director Mark Hall joined 38 others on an extraordinary trip across the United States, visiting the heart of John Deere’s manufacturing and innovation operation.
Beet, Factory and Go-Karts
Feb 17th
Beet, Factory and Go-Karts
A Day Out with the Waldersey Farms Team
On 28th January, the Waldersey Farms team visited British Sugar’s largest sugar beet factory in Wissington where 74,000 tons of sugar beet grown on the farm ends up each year.
A Year at Waldersey Farms
Dec 13th
In 2025, Waldersey Farms 28-strong team cultivated, irrigated, harvested, stored and packed crops across the 20,000 acres across the Fens, producing food that contributed up to 21 million loaves of bread, 50 million portions of potato chips, 34 million packs of onions and over four million Halloween pumpkins.
Jack Smith joins the panel at CUPGRA 2025 Conference
Dec 10th
Waldersey Farms has invested in Dewulf’s 4 row self-propelled, 11 ton bunker harvester to support the harvest of 30 million potatoes a year. Renowned for its excellent stability, it can harvest for longer, even in wet conditions.
Technology and Farm Profitability: Mark Hall Addresses Ceres AgriStrategy Conference
Dec 4th
Mark Hall, Managing Director of Waldersey Farms, spoke at the Ceres AgriStrategy Conference on 4th December, examining how technology is shaping the future of farm profitability.
Mark Hall and Jack Smith Open Sustainable Farming Practices at Fenland SOIL Event
Nov 25th
The Waldersey Farms senior team showcased innovative approaches to reducing peat loss at the Fenland SOIL event on 25th November, an afternoon dedicated to sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration around sustainable agriculture in the region.