Rustler Produce Limited, and its dedicated grower group, is committed to producing onions in an economically viable and environmentally sustainable manner. We achieve this by the use of integrated crop management systems, cultural control techniques and advanced crop monitoring techniques to reduce the use of synthetic chemical pesticides.
This care and attention begins with site selection. Onions require a fertile, easily worked soil of good nutrient status and pH. The Cambridgeshire Fens, which provide the majority of sites - together with Suffolk - for our produce, are highly suitable for quality bulb onion production. Varieties are selected on the basis of quality and agronomic characteristics, such as maturity date, storage ability and bulb shape.
Rustler's expert growers produce over 2000 acres of onions and 750 acres of leeks. All of our growers are Farm Assured and some are members of LEAF and the FWAG Biodiversity Scheme. We have some of the most advanced storage complexes in the United Kingdom.
The pest and disease control measures that we employ are fully compatible with ICM principles. Cultural and biological controls are used where possible and all pesticide applications are justified by measurable criteria.
Timing of harvest is critical to maximize ultimate bulb quality, while the use of state-of-the-art harvesting equipment ensures that our onions are handled in the most gentle manner.
Latest News
Open Farm Sunday - 1 June 2008
This years event has been described by LEAF as “the best yet!”. Over 400 farmers across the country opened up and early reports indicate that nearly 150,000 members of the public visited a local farm on 1st June. A full report will be issued by LEAF later in the year…but in the meantime here is our very own Produce World report. As proud sponsors of the 2008 Open Farm Sunday event I would like to share with everyone the day’s successes, and give a great BIG thank you to everyone who took part…THANK YOU!.
Produce World acquires Marshalls and Agromark
Produce World Ltd, currently growing and marketing organic and conventional fresh produce, has acquired Marshalls Holdings Ltd, a group of companies that includes Marshall Bros (Butterwick) Ltd and a 76% holding in Agromark SA, in a deal agreed and completed last night.
