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Warburtons wheat contract extends to 2016 >

11th June 2010

F H Nash Ltd buys John Loader (Wessex) Ltd from Openfield >

20th May 2010

John Edgar Trust 2010/2011 Awards >

20th May 2010

Waitrose launches a multi million pound deal >

17th May 2010

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Your Openfield

Openfield's vision is to be an integral part of our farmers' and customers' businesses and to deliver the highest value to them.

We are committed to:

  • Building unique relationships with you, based on mutual integrity, transparency and a willingness to embrace new ideas
  • A genuine understanding of your specific needs, so that we can create value through great service
  • An in-depth knowledge of the supply chain, so that we can maximise the full potential of our farmers, customers and employees

We will achieve this through:

The scale of our operations

  • We are one of the UK's leading grain exporters, finding premium markets and adding value that is returned directly to us
  • We own and operate the UK's most modern seed plant, which provides us with seed of the highest quality
  • We have local offices in all of the main production areas of the UK

The strength of our business

  • We are a key supplier to many leading brands, including Warburtons, Coors and Sainsbury's, earning real value from these associations
  • In partnership with UAP, we supply agrochemicals and agronomic advice that helps us to produce outstanding crops
  • We own John Loader Wessex, which produces Badminton Feeds - one of the best brands in the equine market

The cost-effectiveness of our approach

  • We manage the supply of over one million tonnes of central storage, helping us to meet our own storage and customer needs more effectively
  • We achieve real cost savings by effective supply management through our new and unique logistics service partnership
  • We provide a comprehensive crop nutrition advice and fertiliser package that enables us to maximise crop margins

The strength and stability of our company

  • We have local offices in all of the main production areas of the UK
  • We have specialist teams that we trust, providing a pool of expert knowledge
  • We have one of the strongest balance sheets in our sector, giving business security