An organic farm shop near Ipswich has closed - saying that customers have turned away from the store since the lifting of coronavirus restrictions.

Owner Ben Goodrum said footfall at Broomvale Organic Farm Shop, in Claydon, fell after non-essential retailers opened in April.

He opened the shop off the B1113 in a renovated stable block in October 2020.

However, he closed on Saturday - claiming people have returned to their "old habits" of buying at supermarkets and not locally.

Ipswich Star: Ben Goodrum with some his produceBen Goodrum with some his produce (Image: Archant)

Fortunately for Mr Goodrum, he has another business - Control Solutions Pest Control Ltd, which has seen increased custom since Covid rules eased.

Ipswich Star: Ben Goodrum with Suzanne Dakin at the farm shopBen Goodrum with Suzanne Dakin at the farm shop (Image: Archant)

Mr Goodrum thanked his customers at Broomvale Organic Farm Shop, which sold produce from around 30 local Suffolk producers and growers.

However, he said reopening the shop or running it as a farmers' market "was not enough to sustain a living".

Ipswich Star: Ben Goodrum pictured when he set up the farm shop near ClaydonBen Goodrum pictured when he set up the farm shop near Claydon (Image: Archant)