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Hall Hunter Partnership — what kind of farm, conditions, how to get in (2026)

Verified: 2026-06-11

In short

One of the largest and best-equipped berry farms in the UK. High worker return rate and competitive pay, but one site (Tuesley Farm) featured in a TBIJ investigation into working conditions.

In numbers
~1,200
seasonal workers
per year
Berkshire / Surrey
region
United Kingdom
strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries
crops
harvest season
April–November
season
working months

How to get onto the farm Hall Hunter Partnership

Operator not disclosed

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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.
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Housing and livingLiving conditions, amenities

"Picker villages": furnished mobile homes, Wi-Fi, canteen, shop with Eastern European products

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

£12.71/hour (from April 2026), overtime £15.89/hour; average week £560 (farm data, 2025)

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~1,200
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RegionBerkshire / Surrey
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What to pickstrawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries
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SeasonApril–November
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Sites3 farms: Sheeplands Farm and Heathlands Farm (Berkshire), Tuesley Farm (Surrey)
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Output>8,000 tonnes of berries per year (farm data)
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Documented issuesInvestigations, violations, sources
1 incident

Below are documented cases from public sources. This does not mean the situation has not changed — but it is useful to know.

2022 — According to a TBIJ investigation (March 2023), South African workers Sibyl Msezane and a colleague left Tuesley Farm (part of the Hall Hunter group) a few weeks after arrival due to unsatisfactory conditions. Workers were placed through operator Concordia. ( TBIJ )

If you face violations: your rights on the farm · Fair Work Agency (formerly GLAA) 0800 432 0804

Positive signals

  • Finalist British Farming Awards Employer of the Year 2025 (Farmers Guardian)
  • Worker return rate 70% (farm data)

Frequently asked questions

Can I choose the farm Hall Hunter Partnership?

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 Hall Hunter Partnership is useful: apply through them.

How much do they pay on the farm Hall Hunter Partnership?

£12.71/hour (from April 2026), overtime £15.89/hour; average week £560 (farm data, 2025)

When is the season on Hall Hunter Partnership?

Season: April–November. Crops: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries. Check exact dates and availability with the operator when you apply.

Which operators work with Hall Hunter Partnership?

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