A NEW butchery and farm shop has opened in Braintree.

Deersbrook Farm in Shalford Green's new shop opened its doors to customers for the first time on Saturday.

The farm prides itself in its high animal welfare standards and its status as highly commended in the 2015 Field to Fork category in the Fine Food and Drink Awards.

Anna Blumfield, business owner and farmer said: "I grew up on the family farm here and we moved back six year ago when my parents retired to take on the family farm. s

"Since returning home we have introduce a native herd of Sussex cattle, the only certified herd in Essex 100 percent grass fed beef and starting selling from the farm gate and farmers markets.

"We soon out grow our little shop as demand grew from for great tasting, nutritious meat.

"The opening of our new butchery and farm shop was a great success.

"A real celebration of local food and drinks, it's such a joy to provide the real farm to fork experience with our 100 percent grass fed beef and rare breed pork at the butchery and with a full array of local produce from organic apple juice to artisan ales.

"The crowds turned out to enjoy tastings, hog roast and purchase delicious local food and drink for the farm shop."

The Deersbrook Buchery and Farm Shop is now open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am - 5.30pm and Saturdays 9am - 6.30pm.