Business Details
23 Years
experience
Sustainable Farming & Agricultural Services in Cambridge
Established in 2003, PX Farms is a family-owned agribusiness dedicated to sustainable farming practices and diversification. Our expertise spans crop storage, haulage, lettings, and environmental stewardship, supported by a team of professionals with decades of combined experience. We prioritise soil health through regenerative agriculture, precision technology, and controlled traffic farming, ensuring efficient and eco-conscious operations across 12,500 acres in Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, and Bedfordshire. Our fully accredited lab and crop hospital provide tailored solutions to enhance yield and quality, while our haulage services deliver reliable transportation of agricultural goods.As industry leaders, we embrace innovation and hold memberships in prestigious agricultural organisations, reflecting our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. Our legacy of diversification since the 1980s has future-proofed our operations, enabling us to adapt to evolving challenges while maintaining a focus on producing food sustainably. We collaborate with partners and clients to deliver customised solutions, combining scale with specialism to build value for stakeholders.
Services
Crop Storage
Farming
Haulage
Lettings
Crop Testing
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in sustainable arable farming.
- Our team pioneered controlled traffic farming (CTF) adoption in the UK.
- We operate a fully accredited lab with 16 crop tests for data-driven decisions.
- Our precision technology reduces fuel costs by 12% and improves soil health.
- We hold memberships in the Worshipful Company of Farmers and CLA.
Associations and certifications
- Fully accredited lab
What people say
Highest quality service
Fair rates
Reliable haulage
Expert crop advice
Sustainable practices
Services
Crop Storage
Specialist crop storage with drying, cleaning, and colour sorting to improve yield and quality. Our facilities handle nearly 100,000 tonnes of grain annually, offering individual and merchant agreements. Fully accredited lab testing ensures optimal storage conditions and data-driven decisions.
Regenerative Farming
Soil health-focused practices including controlled traffic farming, precision nutrient mapping, and diverse crop rotations. We reduce chemical inputs by 3-5% through RTK GPS technology and organic fertiliser application, enhancing biodiversity and long-term land viability.
Haulage Services
Reliable transportation of grains, fertilisers, and agricultural products across the UK. Our VOSA-registered fleet carries up to 30 tonnes with electric sheets, real-time tracking, and contamination-free trailers. Drivers hold forklift certifications for efficient loading and unloading.
Commercial Lettings
Modern office spaces in redeveloped farm buildings near Cambridge. The Irwin Centre offers eight suites with excellent transport links, situated three miles from Cambridge city centre. Spaces cater to local businesses seeking semi-rural locations with urban accessibility.
Crop Testing
Accredited laboratory services providing 16 crop tests to identify nutrient deficiencies, weeds, and soil compaction. Calibrated weighbridges ensure precise data collection, enabling tailored fertiliser and pest management strategies for improved yields.
People
James Peck
Managing Director
Agricultural leader with a Nuffield Scholarship, studying global farming practices. He has implemented controlled traffic farming and precision technology to enhance sustainability since 2003.
Simon Stuart
Head of Diversification
Manages lettings and diversification projects, leveraging 15+ years of experience in agricultural business development and property management.
Paul Barnes
Transport Manager
Oversees haulage operations with a focus on compliance, safety, and efficiency in transporting agricultural goods across the UK.
Gordon Carson
Grainstore and Lab Manager
Ensures quality control in crop storage and testing, managing accredited lab processes and grain handling infrastructure.
Nick Blake
Director
Supports strategic decision-making and operational management, contributing to the growth of PX Farms' diversified agricultural services.
Questions
What farming practices do you prioritise?
We focus on regenerative agriculture, controlled traffic farming, and precision technology to improve soil health and yields.
Do you offer crop storage and testing services?
Yes, we provide 100,000-tonne storage capacity with cleaning, sorting, and accredited lab testing for 16 crop parameters.
Are your haulage services insured and certified?
Our VOSA-registered fleet is fully insured, with forklift-certified drivers and real-time tracking for secure deliveries.
What lettings do you manage?
We offer semi-rural office spaces and residential properties across Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties.
How do you support environmental sustainability?
We implement soil health management, diverse crop rotations, and precision fertiliser application to reduce environmental impact.
Reviews (3)
Alex Joseph
Jun 24, 2021
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Friendly helpful staff . Only issue. Not allowed to park over night, yet their truck use our yard n facilities!!! Will be having a word with out management
The International Bunch Team
Dec 06, 2019
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Great client, passionate about farming and delivering a high quality service to their customers. We've been working with P.X. Farms for a number of years now and found them to be excellent, engaging and great payers. Absolutely no hesitation recommending them. They are a really impressive and valued team. If you like big toys, you'll love their farming kit! James is always looking at how he can drive innovation forward whilst working in harmony with the countryside.
Andrew Wood
Aug 16, 2016
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A well established arable farm,of 3 generations an owner and a contract farmer with very large machinery, fitted with gps which gets all the land ready quick efficiently and excellent yields.
