Farm in Worcestershire

Moorfields were appointed as Administrators over a 489-acre farm in Worcestershire facing financial and operational challenges.

The business required professional oversight to stabilise operations, preserve asset value, and maximise recoveries for secured and unsecured creditors.

Objectives

• Stabilise farm operations to preserve ongoing value
• Protect and realise asset value, including agricultural land, livestock, and equipment
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and environmental obligations
• Maximise recoveries for creditors through structured asset realisation or sale
• Implement a controlled Administration process to manage risk and operational continuity

Moorfields’ Actions

• Assumed control of day-to-day farm operations to maintain production and revenue
• Conducted a full review and valuation of land, equipment, and livestock
• Developed and executed an asset realisation plan, including sale of land, livestock, and surplus equipment
• Managed employee obligations, ensuring statutory compliance during the Administration period
• Maintained clear communication with stakeholders, including lenders, suppliers, and regulatory bodies

Results

• The farm was stabilised during the Administration period, protecting operational value
• Assets were realised efficiently, maximising recoveries for secured and unsecured creditors
• Employee and regulatory obligations were managed professionally
• A controlled and compliant exit strategy was executed, preserving value and mitigating risk