WHO WE ARE

About us

Aubourn Farming is a progressive agri-business based 5 miles south of Lincoln. We utilise a wealth of experience, combined with a wide range of machinery, modern technology and attention to detail to grow top quality produce with care for the environment.

  • Progressive agribusiness established for over 25 years
  • Offers a diverse range of contract farming solutions and individual contracting services
  • Able to effectively farm a wide range of soil types
  • Utilising innovative and environmentally sensitive farming techniques

Family owned agribusiness established for over 25 years

Farm more than 8,000 acres of land in Lincolnshire

Diverse range of contract farming solutions

Able to effectively farm a wide range of soil types

Our History

Aubourn Farming was established in 1994 when H&J Nevile and Son began contract farming for neighbouring farmers. The business progressed under the management of Philip Wynn and grew to farm over 5,000 acres. In Oct 2019, upon Philip’s retirement from the day to day management, Aubourn Farming merged with Patrick Dean Ltd and now farms around 8,000 acres.

Our Team

Aubourn Farming is managed by Alastair Priestley. Alastair is a Newcastle graduate with 20 years experience growing a variety of arable and potato crops on Lincolnshire soils.

Alastair has managed a diverse range of contract farming agreements throughout his 13 years with Patrick Dean Ltd and has a strong financial background having undertaken formal accountancy training. 

Tom Whiteley is Farms Operations Manager based at East Mere and has worked in agriculture for the past 15 years. Tom has extensive knowledge of the industry, is effectively able to manage a wide variety of crops and soil types and is experienced in modern farming techniques. 

Alastair and Tom are well supported by a team of capable and experienced staff, many of whom have been with the business for a number of years.

Supported by a team of capable and experienced staff, many of whom have been with the business for a number of years

Our Experience

Over 25 years of contract farming experience

Aubourn Farming has over 25 years contract farming experience. The business has the understanding and capability to offer a bespoke package tailored to suit each individual farmer or landowner requirement. 

Our experience is vital in developing and sustaining margins for clients in the demanding and changing world of arable farming.

I have used Aubourn Farming to drill and lift my sugar beet for several years now. They have always been professional, reliable and very helpful. I can highly recommend them.

David Alford

Aubourn Farming have provided me with a full range of agricultural contracting services over the last 5 years and have found them to be very reliable and professional. Their staff have always been very helpful and conscientious and the machinery used is regularly replaced and well maintained. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them as excellent agricultural contractors.

Richard Overton