Wiltshire family farm wins Family Farming Business award

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 05:59 · Archive

Padfield Porkies, a third-generation family farm in Wiltshire, has won Family Farming Business of the Year at the 2026 British Farming Awards.

Padfield Porkies, a third-generation family farm in Wiltshire, has been named Family Farming Business of the Year at the 2026 British Farming Awards. Run by John and Sandra Padfield alongside their daughters Sammie and other family members, the business has grown through diversification and by taking greater control of its supply chain.

The family rear pigs on their 48-hectare farm, located two miles from the abattoir, and process the pork in their on-site butchery. Their products include sausages, pies, sausage rolls, Scotch eggs and homemade faggots. Around half of the farm's pigs are sold through these outlets, giving the family greater control over pricing and reducing reliance on intermediaries.

Their hog roast and catering business has expanded significantly, growing from six events a year to more than 100, with capacity to handle multiple events in one evening. The butchery has also expanded, now employing two full-time butchers and two self-employed staff.

A Padfield family spokesperson said: 'We're not millionaires financially, but we are in our hearts.' Judges praised the Padfields' enthusiasm, entrepreneurial spirit and clear succession planning, highlighting a forward-thinking business with a clear future for the next generation.

How it is being reported

• Wiltshire family farm wins award after growing hog roast business to 100 eventsA third-generation family farm has been named Family Farming Business of the YearGazette & Herald · 20 Oct, 05:00
• Wiltshire family farm wins award after growing hog roast business to 100 eventsA third-generation family farm has been named Family Farming Business of the YearThis Is Wiltshire · 20 Oct, 05:00
• Wiltshire family farm wins award after growing hog roast business to 100 eventsA third-generation family farm has been named Family Farming Business of the YearWiltshire Times · 20 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Padfield Porkies · John Padfield · Sandra Padfield · Sammie Padfield · Wiltshire · British Farming Awards

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