All grown under Scottish Quality Cereal protocols, the business is also LEAF accredited (Linking Environment And Farming) and assurance that produce is sustainably grown with care for the environment.ĭecades of expertise in ‘best practise’ farming gives us confidence that Borderfields Scottish seed is meticulously managed and nurtured throughout, from planting to harvest.

But it also grows tremendously well in Scotland which has the best climate for the type of seed. We chose our seed based on a number of criteria not least because it produces the best consistently rich, smooth, buttery flavour. Only the best Scottish seed is selected for our premium product and the variety grown in the Borders is kept a closely guarded secret. Our Borderfields trailers are just perfect for the final stage of the process, taking the finished product to our customers. Once the seeds have been combined they are transported and kept in top of the range temperature controlled facilities in preparation for pressing. Every Autumn the Scottish oilseed is sown and during the winter months it’s important to keep an eye on pesky pigeons in particular as they are extremely fond of feeding on the tasty leaves! The yellow leaves you see filling the fields in spring is the rapeseed in bloom which is normally from mid-April for approximately 6 weeks and finally, the oilseed rape is ready for harvesting in August. With such a large area to farm it can be a challenging job but with the elements on their side and the right amount of rainfall, the benefits of a successful crop can be extremely rewarding. Now with over 8000 acres of land to manage the business is much larger and with Winter Wheat, Winter Barley, Spring Beans, Vining Beans and Potatoes all part of the crop rotation there is never a dull moment. In 1978 Colin sadly lost his father and not too long after, once he had left school, took over the day to day management of the business.

Originally a dairy farm until the cows were sold in 1965 and the focus shifted to arable crops and also some soft fruit from 1976 until 1993. They have farmed at Coldstream since 1927. The McGregor family history is heart-warming and inspiring, and their dedication to the land and crops resonates through the whole farming business. Colin and his wife Jill, 3rd generation farmers who were instrumental in setting up the Borderfields business continue to grow our premium quality seed as they have done for over a decade. The McGregor’s have been farming at Coldstream Mains, Berwickshire for nearly a century. The Borderfields business has covered a huge amount of ground, quite literally since starting out in 2005 but we are true to our roots, respect our beginnings and continue to work closely with one of our founder shareholder/growers, McGregor Farms in the Scottish Borders.

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