We grow winter barley for seed and feed, winter oilseed rape for domestic crushing, winter wheat for feed and distilling and spring barley for malting and seed. Since we cover a large area of ground we grow these crops to give us a large harvest window, so the combine gets an early start and can keep cutting right through the season. The winter barley not only gives us an early start with the combine it allows us to clear ground ready for getting the next year’s crop of oilseed rape in the ground. This gives it the best possible start to realise its yield potential.

By growing seed crops of winter and spring barley, we can also get a better price for the product, while also giving us a chance to try new varieties on the farm to see if they work for us. We strive to always be at the top of our game, never sacrificing quality for output, even in a bad year.

More information on the arable side of the business can be found on our Contract Farming page.