Brookfield Farm

Brookfield Farm has been at the Nelson Farmers Market for many years. Firstly selling eggs and in more recent years eggs, berries and vegetables.

Dominic Palumbo and his partner Helen Davies purchased Brookfield in 2018 after looking for something ‘different’ to do.  Initially they were looking for one acre but ended up with five acres, 2000 chickens and 60 ducks!

Dom immigrated to New Zealand from Italy as a young teenager and has been here for over 30 years. His first job was working in his step-father’s glass houses after school in The Wood. He spent many years in retail and management before taking over Brookfield Free Range Eggs.​​​​​​

In 2023 Dom scaled back the egg production but has continued to come to the Nelson Farmers and diversified into berries and vegetables. 

Dom really likes that the Nelson Farmers Market is different from other Markets because it is a food only Market where the growers sell direct to the public. We are truly local and products are fresh. This is our point of difference. He also likes how it is a compact market, full of friendly people, and there is a relaxed family environment.

Products and Availability:

Hens Eggs - Available all year

Duck Eggs – Available from August-January

Blueberries from Southern Berry Co - December to February

Raspberries from Southern Berry Co -  December to January

Boysenberries from Southern Berry Co -  December

Vegetables - all year