Cobrey Farms — what kind of farm, conditions, how to get in (2026)

Verified: 2026-06-11

In short

Reliable berry farm with no recorded scandals. Long season (including asparagus) and partnership with Concordia — a plus for those going through this operator.

In numbers

~1,300

seasonal workers

per year

Herefordshire

region

United Kingdom

strawberries, raspberries, asparagus, apples

crops

harvest season

January–October (peak March–July, including asparagus from January)

season

working months

How to get onto the farm Cobrey Farms

Confirmed operators

Concordia confirmed — Confirmed by sources: cobrey.co.uk and GOV.UK survey 2023

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The operator chooses the farm, not you — but it helps to know where you can end up. Apply through one of the operators — they will allocate you to farms depending on demand.

What the farm looks like Cobrey Farms

Photos were taken on the farm itself — not stock. Click a photo to enlarge.

Seasonal worker accommodation at Cobrey Farm: rows of static homes (caravans) on grass, with polytunnels and Herefordshire hills in the background — Seasonal worker accommodation at Cobrey — static homes (caravans); polytunnels and Herefordshire hills in the backgroundФото: svoi.uk, 2022

Cobrey fields from a tractor: rows of beds under agrofabric stretch to the horizon, beyond a row of polytunnels and green Herefordshire hills — Cobrey fields from a tractor: beds under agrofabric, rows of polytunnels, Herefordshire hillsФото: svoi.uk, 2022

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Housing and livingLiving conditions, amenities

On-farm accommodation (website data, multilingual interface)

Your passport must stay with you. If anyone takes your passport, that is a criminal offence (Modern Slavery Act 2015). Call: Modern Slavery Helpline 08000 121 700 (free, 24/7).

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Pay and piece rateHourly rate, piece rate, net earnings

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More about pay on the farm: first steps and your rights on the farm.

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Scale and cropsFarm size, what they grow, production volume

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Seasonal workers~1,300

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RegionHerefordshire

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What to pickstrawberries, raspberries, asparagus, apples

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SeasonJanuary–October (peak March–July, including asparagus from January)

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Sitesone main farm, Ross-on-Wye; Seasonal workers: ~1,300 annually

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Outputnot published

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Area2,500 acres (~1,000 ha) (farm data)

Positive signals

Longest season among berry farms (January–October) — opportunity to earn more in one trip
Official website actively targets international workers (translated into several languages)
No violations found in open sources

Frequently asked questions

Can I choose the farm Cobrey Farms?

No — the specific farm is assigned by the Seasonal Worker Scheme operator. You apply through an operator, and they place you on farms based on available spots and your profile. Knowing which operators work with Cobrey Farms is useful: apply through them.

How much do they pay on the farm Cobrey Farms?

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When is the season on Cobrey Farms?

Season: January–October (peak March–July, including asparagus from January). Crops: strawberries, raspberries, asparagus, apples. Check exact dates and availability with the operator when you apply.

Which operators work with Cobrey Farms?

Confirmed operators: Concordia. Apply through the operator's official website — it is free.