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{{Short description|British grain marketing and arable inputs co-operative}}
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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Openfield Agriculture Ltd
| name = Openfield Group Ltd
| logo =
| logo =
| type = Co-operative
| type = Co-operative
| foundation = 17 November 2008, through merger of Grainfarmers of south [[Hampshire]] and Centaur Grain of north Hampshire
| foundation = 17 November 2008, through merger of Grainfarmers of south [[Hampshire]] and Centaur Grain of north Hampshire
| location = [[Colsterworth]], [[South Kesteven]], [[Lincolnshire]], NG33 5LY
| location = [[Colsterworth]], [[South Kesteven]], [[Lincolnshire]], NG33 5LY
| key_people = Tim Davies <small>(Group Managing Director)</small><br>Richard Beldam <small>(Chairman)</small>
| key_people = James Dallas <small>(Chief Executive)</small><br>Philip Moody<small>(Chairman)</small>
| area_served = UK
| area_served = UK
| industry = [[agronomy|Arable]] [[agriculture]]
| industry = [[agronomy|Arable]] [[agriculture]]
| products = [[Cereal|Grain]]
| products = Grain <br> Fertiliser <br> Seed <br> Storage
| revenue =
| revenue =
| operating_income = £502m (2008/9)
| operating_income = £806m (2022/3)
| net_income = £7.5m (2008/9)
| net_income = £2.7m (2022/3)
| assets =
| assets =
| equity =
| equity =
| num_employees =
| num_employees =
| homepage = [http://www.openfield.co.uk Openfield]
| homepage = [http://www.openfield.co.uk Openfield]
| intl = no
}}
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'''Openfield''' is a British grain co-operative based just off the A1 in [[Lincolnshire]]. It is one of Britain's largest agricultural companies with a turnover of around £500m. It markets grain for farmers and [[Frame grain storage|grain store]]s. In other countries, mainly [[Canada]], this type of company is known as a [[wheat pool]]. The head office is based on the former [[RAF North Witham]] and prominent customers include [[Coors Brewing Company|Coors UK]], [[Sainsbury's]] (via Whitworth Bros) and [[Warburtons]].
'''Openfield''' is a British grain marketing and arable inputs co-operative based in [[Lincolnshire]]. It is one of Britain's largest agricultural companies and Britain's only national co-operative in its field, with a turnover of over £800m. It markets grain for farmers and grain stores. In other countries, mainly [[Canada]], this type of company is known as a [[wheat pool]]. The head office is based on the former [[RAF North Witham]] and prominent customers include some of the largest and well known British food and drink brands in the UK.


Openfield is a member of the [[Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme]], and work with the fertiliser supplier [[Kemira GrowHow|GrowHow UK]]. It is also a member of the [[Agricultural Industries Confederation]].
Openfield is a member of the [[Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme]], and work with the fertiliser supplier [[Kemira GrowHow|GrowHow UK]]. It is also a member of the [[Agricultural Industries Confederation]].


==History==
==History==
It was formed in November 2008 from the merger of Centaur Grain (of [[Andover, Hampshire|Andover]]) and Grainfarmers (of [[Micheldever]], [[Winchester]]). It is now the largest UK farmer owned merchant and one of the largest companies in Lincolnshire, by turnover. The Colsterworth site opened in 1980. Tim Davies was also the Group Managing Director of Grainfarmers. Richard Beldam was the Chairman of Centaur Grain.
It was formed in November 2008 from the merger of Centaur Grain (of [[Andover, Hampshire|Andover]]) and Grainfarmers (of [[Micheldever]], [[Winchester]]). It is now{{When|date=June 2021}} the largest UK farmer owned grain marketing co-operative and one of the largest companies in Lincolnshire, by turnover.{{Cn|date=June 2021}} The Colsterworth site opened in 1980.


===Centaur Grain===
===Centaur Grain===
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===Grainfarmers===
===Grainfarmers===
This began as the Southern Counties Agricultural Trading Society in 1907. It was renamed as Grainfarmers Group Ltd in 2003. It had offices in [[Aberdeen]], [[Walton, Wetherby|Walton]] (near [[Wetherby]]), [[Bressingham]], [[Compton Abdale]], [[Cannington, Somerset|Cannington]] and [[Micheldever]]. It marketed over 20% of the UK's grain and represented over 5000 farmers.
This began as the Southern Counties Agricultural Trading Society in 1907. It was renamed as Grainfarmers Group Ltd in 2003. It had offices in [[Aberdeen]], [[Walton, Wetherby|Walton]] (near [[Wetherby]]), [[Bressingham]], [[Compton Abdale]], [[Cannington, Somerset|Cannington]] and [[Micheldever]]. It marketed over 17% of the UK's grain and represented over 4000 farmers.{{Cn|date=June 2023}}

==See also==
* [[HGCA]] - industry wide
* [[English Farming and Food Partnerships]]


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.openfield.co.uk Openfield]
* [http://www.openfield.co.uk Openfield]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090127131117/http://www.oft.gov.uk/advice_and_resources/resource_base/Mergers_home/decisions/2008/Grainfarmers "Anticipated merger between Grainfarmers Group and Centaur Grain Group"] ([[Office of Fair Trading]], 2008)
* [http://www.networkgrainuk.com/index.php Network Grain]
* {{Cite web|last=Spackman|first=Paul|date=2008-09-12|title=Grainfarmers and Centaur Grain merger plans announced|url=https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/grainfarmers-and-centaur-grain-merger-plans-announced|website=Farmers Weekly|language=en-US}}
* [http://www.badmintonfeeds.co.uk Badminton Horse Feeds]
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* [http://www.oft.gov.uk/advice_and_resources/resource_base/Mergers_home/decisions/2008/Grainfarmers Merger at the Office of Fair Trading]
* [http://www.hgca.com/kiwi/cerealsmap/ Cereals Industry Interactive map]

===News items===
* [http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/05/07/115491/Grain-co-op-made-1637.5m-profit-last-year.htm First year of trading in May 2009]
* [http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/09/12/112144/Grainfarmers-and-Centaur-Grain-merger-plans-announced.htm Merger announced in September 2008]


{{Agriculture in the United Kingdom}}
{{Agriculture in the United Kingdom}}


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[[Category:Companies based in Lincolnshire]]
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[[Category:South Kesteven District]]
[[Category:Agriculture companies of the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Co-operatives in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Agricultural marketing cooperatives]]
[[Category:Agricultural marketing cooperatives]]
[[Category:Agricultural supply cooperatives]]
[[Category:Agricultural supply cooperatives]]
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[[Category:2008 establishments in England]]

Latest revision as of 15:57, 13 March 2024

Openfield Group Ltd
Company typeCo-operative
IndustryArable agriculture
Founded17 November 2008, through merger of Grainfarmers of south Hampshire and Centaur Grain of north Hampshire
HeadquartersColsterworth, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, NG33 5LY
Area served
UK
Key people
James Dallas (Chief Executive)
Philip Moody(Chairman)
ProductsGrain
Fertiliser
Seed
Storage
£806m (2022/3)
£2.7m (2022/3)
WebsiteOpenfield

Openfield is a British grain marketing and arable inputs co-operative based in Lincolnshire. It is one of Britain's largest agricultural companies and Britain's only national co-operative in its field, with a turnover of over £800m. It markets grain for farmers and grain stores. In other countries, mainly Canada, this type of company is known as a wheat pool. The head office is based on the former RAF North Witham and prominent customers include some of the largest and well known British food and drink brands in the UK.

Openfield is a member of the Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme, and work with the fertiliser supplier GrowHow UK. It is also a member of the Agricultural Industries Confederation.

History

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It was formed in November 2008 from the merger of Centaur Grain (of Andover) and Grainfarmers (of Micheldever, Winchester). It is now[when?] the largest UK farmer owned grain marketing co-operative and one of the largest companies in Lincolnshire, by turnover.[citation needed] The Colsterworth site opened in 1980.

Centaur Grain

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Viking Cereals joined Centaur in 2002. Centaur had been formed in 2001 when Group Cereal Services (GCS) of South East England joined Lingrain of the East of England. It was based at Goodworth Clatford in north Hampshire.

Grainfarmers

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This began as the Southern Counties Agricultural Trading Society in 1907. It was renamed as Grainfarmers Group Ltd in 2003. It had offices in Aberdeen, Walton (near Wetherby), Bressingham, Compton Abdale, Cannington and Micheldever. It marketed over 17% of the UK's grain and represented over 4000 farmers.[citation needed]

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  • Openfield
  • "Anticipated merger between Grainfarmers Group and Centaur Grain Group" (Office of Fair Trading, 2008)
  • Spackman, Paul (2008-09-12). "Grainfarmers and Centaur Grain merger plans announced". Farmers Weekly.
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