John Paine (Kent) Potatoes Limited was incorporated on 14 July 1939, according to the government records. But this year, the potato firm will be harvesting its last crops as the farm plunges into liquidation after 87 years. The Kent farm isn't alone as more farm owners have to give up their hoes and tractors for financial reasons.
According to reports, 177 farms were up for sale in the first half of this year. It was a record high over the same period since 2007. It is also 16% higher than the five-year average.
