Mole Valley Sales Up By A Third

Mole Valley Farmers reports an annual turnover for the year to 30th September 2008 of a record £243.3 million, 32.6% higher than the previous years record of £183.5 million.

Like many other agricultural businesses sales turnover was boosted by exceptional price increases in commodities.

The Agricultural Division increased sales to more than £110 million, 45% of the company's turnover. Meanwhile Mole Valley Farmers' Retail Division also performed well with sales increasing to approximately £107 million.

Total net assets increased by 11.5% to £27.3 million and profit before taxation to £3.6 million.