Farmers Weekly Awards 2020: Diversification Farmer of the Year >More in
Alice Maltby and Tom and Henry Wilson, Little Wold Vineyard, South Cave, East Yorkshire
The team at Little Wold Vineyard possess an steely desire to overcome hardship by diversifying into unconventional areas that complement their existing setup.
Bold future plans, a bumper order book and continued investment to drive the business forward makes them admirable winners of this year’s title.
Farm facts
12,000 vines planted to date with extra rented land to grow them
Short rotation willow coppice farmed as part of a co-op
A desire to bring family back into the business and own the farm outright has led Henry Wilson down some bold paths over the past few decades, and the family’s hard work has ultimately ended up with a thriving, multi-pronged outfit that can be handed down through the generations.