![]() ![]() ![]() For the last 18 years the farm has concentrated on improving the growth performance using unique forensic selection for the "Winterborne" rainbow strain in tandem with the only arctic charr production in England. Originally established producing rainbow and brown trout primarily for the restocking market. Old generator shed - housing services and gutting facilities. Pumphouse - supplying hatchery with water, biofilter air compressors and standby oxygen generator.įeed store - with small office and cold store. Hatchery - A purpose built hatchery unit situated at the top of the farm with 22 raceways, 6 fibreglass fry troughs, egg incubator, digital MASKON egg sorting unit (not included in the sale) and egg packing area. The farm benefits from a number of buildings: The water which passes through the concrete ponds into the Winterborne River which acts as an outflow only. The hatchery is located at the top of the farm which benefits from a RAS (Recirculated Aquaculture System). Only farm in England to hold CEFAS status as Approved Compartment Global GAP QT (UK), Quality Trout (UK) and Freedom Food Certified.Įxtending to 3.5 acres (1.4 ha), the farm comprises a total of 28 concrete ponds supplied by artesian and pumped water from onsite boreholes providing an effective liquid oxygen supported recirculation system for the entire farm. The farm specialises in producing rainbow and arctic charr for both the table and restocking markets. The current owners purchased the farm, occupying former watercress beds in 1986. The property is located near the head of the picturesque Winterborne Chalk Valley in the North Dorset AONB and the edge of the Blackmore Vale. The farm is situated on the edge of Winterborne Houghton village, approximately 6 miles from Blandford Forum, 16 miles from the town of Dorchester and 10 miles from the A35. The farm produces trout and arctic charr and is renowned for its genetic selection to produce in-house fast growing fish. Houghton Springs Fish Farm is an established fish farm and hatchery located in Winterborne Houghton, extending to 3.5 acres (1.4 ha). ![]()
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