Truffle Orchards: The Smart, Sustainable Investment for UK Farmers
Discover a New Path for Farm Diversification
Are you a UK farmer seeking a profitable and environmentally friendly way to diversify your land? Truffle orchards present a unique opportunity—combining generous SFI grants, carbon credits, and strong market demand for a crop that’s both lucrative and sustainable.
Proven Success Across the UK
Truffle Trees Direct Ltd has supplied inoculated trees for commercial plantings ranging from half a hectare to 10 hectares throughout the UK. Notable examples include a flagship 1-hectare orchard at Willoughby Farms in the Lincolnshire Wolds and a 5-hectare site in Wiltshire. One 1.5-hectare orchard, now 15 years old, produces approximately 10 kg of truffles per week—worth around £3,000 weekly. With harvesting focused on just half a hectare at a time, a full hectare could potentially double this output. While trees typically begin producing after 4–6 years, the financial returns accelerate rapidly once harvests start.
Why Choose Truffle Trees Direct?
Based in the Lincolnshire Wolds, Truffle Trees Direct Ltd is the UK’s only nursery growing truffle-inoculated trees from native English seed and truffle spore. This commitment to local genetics supports biodiversity and helps prevent the disease risks associated with imported stock—issues that have caused widespread problems such as Ash Dieback and Phytophthora ramorum.
Strong Market Demand
The UK remains a net importer of truffles, with demand consistently outstripping supply. This creates a long-term, high-value market for growers. To support new orchard owners, Truffle Trees Direct offers:
- Truffle buy-back scheme for future harvests
- Professional site surveys to assess soil suitability
- Wild truffle detection to identify existing potential
Multiple Revenue Streams
A truffle orchard offers several income opportunities:
- Truffle harvests (beginning in years 4–6)
- Carbon credits for tree planting
- Timber value at the end of the orchard’s lifecycle
This combination makes truffle orchards a compelling long-term investment for forward-thinking farmers.
Get Expert Guidance
Ready to explore truffle farming? For expert advice on grants, site suitability, or our truffle buy-back scheme, contact Garry Everitt at Truffle Trees Direct Ltd: