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Suffolk farming family decide to sell ‘beloved’ farmhouse to fund fishing fleet
In October, the Simper family put their 110-acre asparagus farm with stunning views of the River Deben at Ramsholt, near Woodbridge, on the market through agents Landbridge. But they were originally planning to retain their farmhouse at Lodge Farm with about 38 acres of farmland and woodland – including a 10-acre asparagus field. The family has always combined farming with sailing and fishing, but Harry Simper – the youngest generation – elected early on to devote himself fully to a fishing career. He began it 12 years ago at the age of 16 and by 2019 the venture had grown to a fleet of four small commercial fishing boats. photos, more, >>click to read<< 06:38
Suffolk farmers plan major expansion of fishing venture
The Suffolk farmers – based at Ramsholt – has been farming for 10 generations. But when Harry Simper – now aged 28 – left school his heart was set on a life at sea. As they live on the banks of the River Deben, the Simpers, of Lodge Farm, have always combined their farming life with sailing and fishing. As they live on the banks of the River Deben, the Simpers, of Lodge Farm, have always combined their farming life with sailing and fishing. The Simpers run two trawlers and are planning to get larger vessels so they can operate a fleet of three or four within the next couple of years. The Simpers run two trawlers and are planning to get larger vessels so they can operate a fleet of three or four within the next couple of years. Photos, >>click to read<< 07:18
