AN organic farmer from Warminster is planning to turn an old barn into a shop to increase meat sales.
Mark Houghton-Brown plans to convert a barn into a butcher's shop at his premises in Lower Pertwood Farm, Brixton Deverill.
The farm produces lamb, beef and pork for customers across the region, but does not have a selling outlet.
Mr Houghton-Brown is the seventh generation of his family to work the farm, which he took over in 1985.
He said: "We have been doing a meat box delivery business for about four years now, but the nearest organic butcher is in Taunton. We hope to be selling our meat on site."
Mr Houghton-Brown said he was hopeful the butcher's shop would get planning permission from district councillors.
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