The ambitious crowdfunding target of £800,000 will now enable Mr Mitchell to build his manufacturing facility, milking parlour and slurry store at The Buffalo Farm.

Mr Mitchell is also committed to making his business as environmentally sustainable as possible.

Through the planting of hedges and trees, providing habitats for wildlife, making use of land that isn’t suitable for the growing of crops and the ways in which he feeds his livestock, Mr Mitchell is making a positive contribution towards climate change.

He feeds his animals on a grass diet in summer and, in winter, a dry feed diet. There is some scientific evidence to suggest that animals fed on a dryer diet produce less methane and so are better for the environment and so, in fact, eating buffalo meat or cheese may well be more sustainable than eating beef or traditional dairy.

The Buffalo Farm is also committed to ensuring that all packaging will be fully recyclable by the end of 2020 and will be installing sustainable energy solutions in the new mozzarella facility.

Speaking of his mozzarella plans, Mr Mitchell said: “I am also overwhelmed by the amount of support that we have received. Without those businesses and individuals who have contributed within the Founders Club and crowdfund, we would not be able to take the next step in our journey. The door is still open and the Crowdfunder rewards, in particular, would make ideal Christmas presents so we’d love to have you onboard.”