Meet The Team
Phil Rogers
Director
Phil grew up on Pengelly Barton Farm, before heading off to hone his skills at the then-Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester. After his studies, Phil returned to the farm to work alongside Simon, growing potatoes and raising dairy cattle and pigs.
As Pengelly Farms grows, Phil works closely with industry contacts to acquire new customers, secures the business against external shocks and ensures that quality Cornish spuds keep reaching plates, year after year.
Off the farm, Phil enjoys cricket and rugby, along with country pursuits like fishing, shooting and wildlife conservation.
Simon Rogers
Director
Coming from a longstanding Cornish farming family, Simon moved from St Ives to Breage with his parents when they sold their pub and bought Pengelly Barton Farm, starting off Pengelly Farms Ltd in earnest.
Simon has seen Pengelly Farms grow from a mixed dairy farm to a Cornish potato specialist with an international reach, and works alongside Phil to manage the farm day-to-day.
Simon’s interests include shooting, aviation and conservation.
Ben Cavill
Technical Manager
From a family of Cornish farmers, Ben studied at Duchy College Rosewarne and then the Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, where he was awarded the McClellan Silver Medal for ‘Best Prospective Farmer’. Among other accomplishments, Ben served as Cornwall Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs Chairman (2019-20 & 2020-21).
Ben works closely with the directors to ensure that we are operating legally, safely and efficiently – covering the following areas;
– Biogas & Anaerobic Digestion
– Energy & Solar PV
– Health & Safety
– Finance, Investments and R&D
– Training & Development
– Social Media & PR
– HR, Recruitment & Welfare
– Logistics & Planning
– Data Analysis
– Crop Management
In his free time, Ben likes to take part in the local parkrun as well as exploring the countryside with his dog, Ralph.
Mary Jones
Accounts Manager
Originally from a dairy-farming family in Somerset, Mary later moved to Cornwall to work in finance, accounting and mortgages.
Mary keeps a close eye on the farm’s accounts, makes sure that payments are made on time and handles any orders made on the farm’s behalf.
Outside of work, Mary enjoys coastal walks and supporting her daughter’s horseriding.
The Farm Dogs
Good Boys & Girls
Life at Pengelly Farms wouldn’t be complete without dogs. There’s always a four-legged friend or two on site, keeping the team company and exploring the farmyard!