F.W. Mansfield & Son (Nickle Farm)

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Farm information dated: 2026-06-11

What the farm looks like F.W. Mansfield & Son (Nickle Farm)

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Where the caption does not identify the date or photographer, this information is unknown.

Inside a polytunnel at Mansfield farm: rows of strawberries on hanging beds with ripe red berries, path between rows receding into the tunnel — Strawberries on hanging beds in the Nickle Farm polytunnel — ripe berries, path between rowsФото: svoi.uk, 2023

Early morning on the farm: seasonal workers heading to their shift; Mansfields minibuses, red tractor, with caravan accommodation in the backgroundФото: svoi.uk, 2023

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seasonal workers: up to 1,700per year
region: KentUnited Kingdom
crops: apples, pears, strawberries, raspberriesharvest season
season: June–Novemberworking months

Large farm operating under operator Pro-Force (shared registered address). Documented Channel 4 incident (2015) without subsequent sanctions; no new scandals in 2023–2025.

How to get onto the farm F.W. Mansfield & Son (Nickle Farm)

Operator links recorded in sources

Pro-Force source record — Pro-Force registered at the same address (Hunstead House, Nickle Farm, Chartham) — a historical and documented link

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🧭Where it is and how to get aroundDistance to London, nearest station and town

Distances are measured from: Chartham, Kent.

The farm has several sites — the figures are for the main one.

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To London96 km by road, about 1 h 25 min by car

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To London by trainCanterbury West (CBW), 7.6 km (9 min by car) from the farm → London St Pancras International, direct · trains per hour: 1

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Nearest townChartham, 0.3 km · population: 2,836

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Nearest cityCanterbury, 6.2 km, about 9 min by car · population: 55,087

Distances are measured along the road. There is not always a pavement or footpath: many country roads in England have no verge, and walking along them is unsafe.

Station and town names are kept in English — that is how they appear on your ticket and on road signs.

The station nearest the farm is not always the one with London trains; the one listed here is the London one.

National Rail — train times and fares
Traveline — bus times

🏠Housing and livingLiving conditions, amenities

Static homes (mobile homes) on the farm; 20 new homes added in the 2020s (farm data)

Your passport must stay with you. If your passport is held against your will or you are threatened, seek independent support. Handing over a document does not by itself establish a criminal offence. Modern Slavery Helpline:08000 121 700 (free; temporarily daily 08:00–18:00 UK time, checked 7 October 2026).

💰Pay and piece rateHourly rate, piece rate, net earnings

The figures below relate to the sources and dates given. They do not guarantee current earnings. Ask for written terms covering the rate, paid hours, piece rates and deductions.

Current pay rules and payslip checks

not published

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

📊Scale and cropsFarm size, what they grow, production volume

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Seasonal workersup to 1,700

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RegionKent

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What to pickapples, pears, strawberries, raspberries

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SeasonJune–November

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SitesNickle Farm (Chartham, Canterbury) + additional sites; Seasonal workers: 250 permanent + up to 1,700 at peak season (company data)

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Outputnot published

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Area2020s expansion: added ~275 acres (~111 ha) (company data)

⚠️Documented issuesInvestigations, violations, sources1 incident

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

2015 — According to a Channel 4 investigation (2015), journalists recorded labour violations on the farm. Aldi suspended purchases, Waitrose, Sainsbury's and M&S launched checks. The farm and Pro-Force rejected the allegations as "distortion of facts"; supplier audits did not lead to sanctions. No fresh investigations found for 2023–2025. ( Channel 4 / Kent Online )

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

Positive signals

Farm is active and expanding (capital investments in the 2020s)
No violations found in open sources for 2023–2025

Frequently asked questions

Can I choose the farm F.W. Mansfield & Son (Nickle Farm)?

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 F.W. Mansfield & Son (Nickle Farm) is useful: apply through them.

How much do they pay on the farm F.W. Mansfield & Son (Nickle Farm)?

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When is the season on F.W. Mansfield & Son (Nickle Farm)?

Season: June–November. Crops: apples, pears, strawberries, raspberries. Check exact dates and availability with the operator when you apply.

Which operators work with F.W. Mansfield & Son (Nickle Farm)?

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