Contract Farming

Our Role

We take our role as contract farmers very seriously. Responsible for our natural capital and it’s successful, sustainable yield. Reducing the cost of cultivation, using rotation techniques, interim crops and organic manures to foster more carbon and improve biodiversity.

As a progressive farming business, we focus on integrated farming strategies, always environmentally astute and fully versed in the changes around funding, allowing landowners to remain in farming, whether it’s for residential, sporting, commercial or lifestyle purposes secure in the knowledge the land is thriving.

By offering an intelligent and innovative approach to farming, our clients see a profit from their capital.  Reaping the benefits from contracting farming partners with the skill, mechanism and foresight to plan, manage and scale as required.

Value Added

In 23 years, we’ve built a strong network of trusted distribution channels, offering reliable and value-added opportunities for sale of crop, both exported and local – maintaining financial gains and environmental efficiencies. Selling into specialist and buy-back markets.

Stewardship

We know our soil and climate, the water and air – we’ve grown up with it – so we understand how to overcome its challenges and shortcomings, and likewise optimise its strengths and opportunities. 

Our Services

Simeon Morgan Farming Contract Farming

Contract Farming

As contract farmers we become completely integrated into the business, maintaining tight control of budgeting and crop spend. Responsible for crop planning, purchasing, marketing, preparing annual proposals and reporting to the owner.

Administering all practical elements, the day-to-day includes:

  • Crop marketing
  • Buying, Selling and Hedging
  • Environmental Reviews
  • Management of Environmental Schemes & Capital Works
  • Stock Control – Reporting and Recording
  • Community Engagement
Simeon Morgan Farming Farm Business Tenancy

Farm Business Tenancy

As tenant farmers we have built strong relationships with all the major buyers of grain and oilseeds to ensure the best returns. Only trading with people who share our values for trust and integrity, understanding our necessity to meet targets and provide a valuable return.

We place importance on growing crops for local markets where possible, adding value to maximise return, gaining early marketing advantages by timely harvesting.

Administering all practical elements, the day-to-day includes:

  • Crop marketing
  • Buying, Selling and Hedging
  • Environmental Reviews
  • Management of Environmental Schemes & Capital Works
  • Stock Control – Reporting and Recording
  • Community Engagement
Simeon Morgan Farming Farm Business Tenancy

Joint Venture

A collaborative approach to farming, the Joint Venture is one of the most advantageous partnerships for both landowner and contractor.

We’ve got the experience, labour and machinery to be adaptable, managing as much or as little as you want, proud to be your one-stop contract farming solution, keeping you informed and in control.

The day-to-day includes:

  • Crop marketing
  • Buying, Selling and Hedging
  • Environmental Reviews
  • Management of Environmental Schemes & Capital Works
  • Stock Control – Reporting and Recording
  • Community Engagement

Our Fleet

Mechanising Up

The team wouldn’t be complete without our extensive and well-maintained fleet of machinery.  To keep up to date with latest practices, we constantly invest in new agricultural equipment, via a structured machinery replacement policy.

Through our commitment to agritech, we’re on a trajectory of continually improving efficiency and accuracy in our pathway to more biodiverse agricultural practice.

Simeon Morgan Contract-Farming Tractor at dusk
Simeon Morgan Farming Crop Spraying
Simeon Morgan Contract Farming combine
Simeon Morgan Farming Harrow

Case Study – Contract Farming

Boyd Farming, Beaulieu

We manage 324 hectares for Boyd Farming Newhouse Farm, Beaulieu, responsible for all operational and management requirements regularly reporting direct to the business owner. Growing milling wheat, oilseed rape, winter barley, linseed and maize.

Problem:
Weed had built up chemical resistance.

SMF Transformation: Within 6 years it was completely eradicated, by a change to rotation and non-chemical cultural methods.

Simeon Morgan Farming Case Study

Case Study – Farm Business Tenancy

Lepe Farm, Exbury

This 224-hectare arable unit is on predominantly light soils. In a 6-year tenancy, we have full responsibility for our Single Farm Payment claim as part of Exbury Estate and we work closely with Agent and shoot manager to meet the landowner’s requirements

Problem: The soil is very acidic with low nutrient levels.

SMF Transformation: We’ve completely transformed it into a productive unit.

Simeon Morgan Farming Case Study

Case Study – Contract Farming

Aubrey Farm, Keyhaven

We’ve been contract farming 240 hectares for J & D Edgar Ltd since 2001 with winter wheat, winter oilseed rape, spring barley and grain maize in the rotation. Responsible for all operations, including cropping, purchasing and crop marketing. Reporting quarterly to the Board.

Problem: Sustaining ongoing productivity.

SMF Transformation: Maintaining productivity, with an integrated environmental stewardship scheme.

Simeon Morgan Farming Case Study