FARMING THE FUTURE
Pioneering sustainable farming in Melton Mowbray, our patented aquaponic system turns fish waste into plant nutrition, producing year-round fresh greens.
Circular System
Nothing wasted, everything reused.Year Round Supply
Consistent greens in every season.Local & Fresh
Lower miles, lighter footprint.Resource Efficient
Using less land, energy and inputs.Fresh, Local, Responsible.
At Iris Produce we farm fish and plants together in a closed loop Aquaponics system. Fish provide natural nutrients for our crops. Plants return clean water back to the fish, completing the cycle.
We grow lettuce, herbs, and leafy greens on floating rafts inside modern polytunnels. The result is fresh, flavourful produce all year round, grown without pesticides.
Our approach uses a fraction of the water of traditional farming, produces minimal waste and cuts food miles by growing locally. It is a clean, sustainable way of farming designed with the future in mind.
Sustainabilty Finalist
Melton BID Business Awards
Why Choose Us?
Wondering what makes us different? It all starts with freshness.
Smart, Sustainable, Secure.
Our Aquaponics system brings fish and plants together in perfect harmony, creating fresh food with far fewer inputs than conventional farming.
How It Works
Fish, plants and a little innovation working in perfect balance.
Fish Production
Our high welfare Trout provide natural nutrients as part of their normal growth cycle.
Waste Capture
Solid waste is collected and separated to keep the system clean.
Nutrient Processing
Beneficial bacteria convert the waste into natural, plant available nutrients.
Crop Production
Nutrients fuel plant growth, and the water is returned clean to the fish.
What We Do
What does our system deliver? The results speak for themselves.
Fresh, Local Produce
We grow lettuce, herbs and leafy greens on deep water culture rafts inside modern polytunnels, producing reliable crops in all conditions.
Consistent, fresh produce harvested year-round with excellent flavour and shelf life.
- Reliable harvests every month of the year
- Longer shelf life compared to imports
- Fresh produce harvested to order daily
- Reduced food miles through local supply
High Welfare Trout
Trout raised to high welfare standards provide natural nutrients for our plants. In return, the crops help purify the water, creating a balanced and healthy cycle.
Fish and plants thriving together in a closed-loop system.
- Trout provide a renewable nutrient source
- High standards of animal welfare maintained
- Balanced cycle linking fish and plants
- Fully traceable from tank to harvest
Closed-Loop Cycle
Fish waste is captured, filtered, and processed by beneficial bacteria into safe, plant-ready nutrition. This circular process ensures nothing is wasted and water stays clean.
Waste transformed into value through natural recycling.
- Fish waste recycled into plant nutrition
- Beneficial microbes maintain water quality
- Clean water is continually returned to fish
- Nutrients used more efficiently than in soil
Resource Efficient
Our farms use far less water and inputs than conventional farming. Recycling and precision dosing maximise efficiency, while achieving high yields per square metre.
Using 90% less water while maintaining high productivity.
- Dramatically lower water use per plant
- Reduced dependence on fertilisers
- High yields in compact growing space
- Lower environmental impact across production
Energy Smart
Built with the future in mind, our farms are designed to work with solar, CHP, and waste-heat recovery. This cuts costs, lowers carbon, and makes production more resilient.
Renewable-ready design that keeps farming efficient and low-carbon.
- Lower long-term operating and energy costs
- Reduced carbon footprint with every harvest
- Compatible with solar, CHP, and waste heat
- Resilient to rising energy prices and supply risks
Good to Know
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Get In Touch
Whe would love to hear from you!
Location
Wolds Farm, Six Hills, Melton Mowbray LE143PD
hello@irisproduce.uk
Call
+44 (0) 1664 668 665
Open Hours
Monday-Friday: 6AM - 4PM
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