Steve Mitchell, farmer and star of the BBC’s ‘This Farming Life’ is seeking support from foodies from across Scotland to help him secure the final chunk of funding.

The ambitious crowdfunding target of £800,000 will enable Steve to build a manufacturing facility, milking parlour and slurry store.

New or existing fans of The Buffalo Farm can help to make the buffalo mozzarella dream come true in one of three ways:

• Buffalo Farm Supporters Club – get in with the bricks with a £100 donation and see your name on the walls of the new production facility
• Buffalo Farm Founders Club – enjoy rewards equivalent in value to a 10% Annual Return on Investment paid in Buffalo Farm vouchers (minimum investment £1,000)
• Buffalo Farm Founders Executive Club – enjoy rewards equivalent in value to a 12% Annual Return on Investment paid in Buffalo Farm vouchers (minimum investment £10,000).

Mr Mitchell has just under a fortnight to go until the target must be met.

He said: “I am both humbled and excited to have reached over the £556,000 mark and urge anyone keen on supporting a local business (and a delicious product) to support the crowdfund now if you can and help us to reach our final target. Thank you so much!”