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Great Cheveney Farm Ltd — what kind of farm, conditions, how to get in (2026)

Verified: 2026-06-27

In short

Operating family fruit farm in Kent (Marden, TN12), part of the Prime Produce group. Our photos show apple orchards and cordons, with caravan accommodation. Which operator handles recruitment is not publicly confirmed: check with the farm and apply only through one of the 5 licensed operators (HOPS, Pro-Force, AGRI-HR, Concordia, Fruitful Jobs). No one should charge you for a CoS — that is fraud.

In numbers
not published
seasonal workers
per year
Kent
region
United Kingdom
apples, fruit orchards
crops
harvest season
summer–autumn (apple harvest)
season
working months

How to get onto the farm Great Cheveney Farm Ltd

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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 Great Cheveney Farm Ltd

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

Cordon apples at Great Cheveney — ripe rows stretch to the fieldФото: svoi.uk, 2022
Apple harvest: wooden bins of fruit at the field edgeФото: svoi.uk, 2022
Great Cheveney orchard — rows of fruit treesФото: svoi.uk, 2022
Path along the orchard: apple trees on the left, copse on the rightФото: svoi.uk, 2022
Kent farm landscape — field, hedge, hillsФото: svoi.uk, 2022
Pond and Kent hills near the farmФото: svoi.uk, 2022
Green trellises along the farm pathФото: svoi.uk, 2022
From the caravan window — evening over the farm yardФото: svoi.uk, 2022
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Housing and livingLiving conditions, amenities

On-farm accommodation — static homes/caravans (a residential caravan visible in farm photos).

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

not published (under scheme rules — not less than NLW for minimum 32 hrs/week)

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 workersnot published
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RegionKent
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What to pickapples, fruit orchards
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Seasonsummer–autumn (apple harvest)
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SitesGreat Cheveney Farm, Goudhurst Road, Marden, Kent TN12 9LX. Part of the Kent fruit group Prime Produce. Companies House 04779823 (incorporated 2003), registered office in Sevenoaks; net assets £7.13M (2025).
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Outputnot published
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Areanot published

Positive signals

  • Operating family farm since 2003 (Companies House), financially stable (£7.13M net assets, 2025)
  • Part of the Kent fruit group Prime Produce — not a standalone farm
  • No GLAA / Fair Work Agency claims or modern slavery incidents found in open sources

Frequently asked questions

Can I choose the farm Great Cheveney Farm Ltd?

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 Great Cheveney Farm Ltd is useful: apply through them.

How much do they pay on the farm Great Cheveney Farm Ltd?

not published (under scheme rules — not less than NLW for minimum 32 hrs/week)

When is the season on Great Cheveney Farm Ltd?

Season: summer–autumn (apple harvest). Crops: apples, fruit orchards. Check exact dates and availability with the operator when you apply.

Which operators work with Great Cheveney Farm Ltd?

Check exact operator details for this farm on operator websites or through the operator directory.