Secure Storage and Smart Solutions for UK Farms
Last Updated on October 22, 2025
Billie Box has been supplying shipping containers for 13 years, and a large portion of our clients have been farmers. From secure storage solutions and chemical stores that meet regulations to diversification into self-storage, Billie Box helps UK farmers save time, protect their assets and increase their income.
Standard Storage
Secure storage is a necessity for farms, as most are located in remote rural areas where they are vulnerable to break-ins. A shipping container can provide this secure storage facility, and is easily sited in a farmyard. New and used containers are available in 20ft or 40ft lengths and can be purchased or hired.
Spray and Chemical Storage
Farmers must adhere to environmental regulations when storing chemicals, and a converted shipping container is the perfect store, complete with ventilation, steel shelving if requested and a bunded floor to contain any spillages. The sturdy construction of the container helps to contain a fire if one should break out, and a lockbox with a secure padlock will ensure no unwanted visitors can get in. You can find more information on our Chemical Storage website.
Container Conversions
Space is often an issue on farms, with no spare buildings available. For farmers needing an office, workshop, canteen or a farm shop, a converted shipping container can solve this problem. For a workshop, a container will offer a weatherproof space to work in, which can be locked up at night. Office and canteen units are insulated, heated and have lights and sockets added, providing a standalone building. Canteen units also have a sink with a tap and a water heater. A container can also make an excellent farm shop, either with a standard door or a serving hatch fitted. For more information, take a look at our Container Conversions page.
Self Storage
Farming can be a tough industry, and many farmers have been looking to diversify to boost their income. If they have some land to spare, setting up a self-storage facility is a simple business model that will bring in some extra business. Shipping containers can be bought or hired and, once sited on farmland, can then be rented out for self-storage to other businesses or private clients. Further information can be found in our guide – How to set up a Self Storage facility.
Farming Groups
Billie Box supplies local farming groups, Fram Farmers and Woldmarsh Producers, and members can take advantage of exclusive discounts on specialist equipment. More information about our partnerships with Farming Groups can be found on our Chemical Stores website.
If you are a farmer who is looking to diversify or simply looking for secure storage, please do contact Billie Box. Call us on 01473 557409 or visit our websites, Chemical Storage 4 Farmers or Billie Box.
