About Us | Mortimers Ltd | Seed - Grain

Mortimers Ltd are family owned grain and seed merchants, established in 1869, based in Driffield, with over 150 years trading experience throughout Yorkshire and the North East, with a reputation for fairness and integrity.

Mortimers are committed to offering a highly competitive ex-farm pricing service. Growers benefit from the scale and diversity of the market outlets that we service. This ensures that individuals maximise the inherent value of the grain in the current market conditions.

We have excellent trading relationships with all the northern Flour Millers, Maltsters and Feed Compounders and offer a reliable and competitive service to our Yorkshire growers.

The company has undertook significant change in 2014, vacating from their previous dated property at Riverhead, Driffield and building a bespoke office and seed production facility at Kelleythorpe Industrial Estate, Driffield. The new premises offer the ability to:

Quality cleaning and treating of a full range of commodities including oilseed rape, barley, wheat, peas and beans
Cleaning of both certified and farm-saved seed to HVS standards
Seed storage facilities
Increased grain storage facilities in our new purpose built on-site grain stores

Our Values

Do you remember when you last had service from people who care?

Mortimers Ltd are different:

We are passionate about caring for our customers and this passion is shared by all of our employees. Mortimers treat customer care in a way that is unique in today’s market which we believe sets us apart from our competitors. As one of Mortimers customers you will always deal with members of our staff who you know and have regular contact with.

Our Team

Stuart Rowley

Managing Director

Stuart spent the first 20 years of his career in telecoms, before joining Mortimers in July 2020. He is currently in charge of all aspects of the business, from seed production through to grain trading.

Lucy Rowley

Director

Lucy joined James Mortimer Ltd in 2015, having previously helped with the development of Unit 13, Kelleythorpe Industrial Estate. Lucy is involved in all aspects of the business, primarily seed and farm trading, but also HR, marketing and accounts.

Chris Atkin

Director

Chris has worked in the grain trade for over 30 years and is the Company Secretary and a Director.

Georgina Beevers

Technical Director

Georgina joined James Mortimer Ltd in 2019, having previously worked at Agrii and Bayer Cropscience as a Trials Agronomist. Georgina is BASIS and FACTS certified.

Jim Wraith

Farm Business Manager

Jim has worked in Agriculture since leaving school and prior to joining us in 2014, achieved 39 years with his previous company. Jim brings a wealth of farm trading experience; his knowledge of the grain, seed and fertiliser sectors is a great strength to James Mortimer Ltd.

Chris Johnson

Warehouse and Seed Plant Manager

Chris has worked for Mortimers since 2017, running the seed plant and warehouse to an exceptional standard. Chris also holds a Class 1 HGV licence, ADR certificate and crop inspectors licence.

Dan Wood

Warehouse and Seed Plant Assistant

Dan started at Mortimers in 2020 and assists Chris with all aspects of the seed plant and warehouse and is in charge of stock management.

Sam Kneeshaw

Warehouse and Seed Plant

Sam has been with the company since 2022 having previously worked as a Class 1 HGV Driver. Sam works on all aspects of the seed plant and warehouse and is a qualified crop inspector.

Nigel Coleman

Accounts

Nigel has been with the company since 2008. Prior to Mortimers, Nigel worked with his father Geoff in their small family grain merchanting business, and adds further experience to our team. Nigel oversees sales and purchase ledgers, specialises in compliance with trade assurance schemes.

Dan Abrahams

Dan manages all aspects of the transport and logistics department.Dan also has a Class 1 HGV licence having previously being a HGV driver for five years.

Paul Orman

Driver

Paul started with Mortimers in 2014 and s well respected with our many customers.

Steve Barmby

Driver

Steve is our longest serving driver at Mortimers and is well respected with our many customers.

Karl Wilkes

Driver

Karl joined Mortimers in 2021 having previously driven for Bradshaws.

Nash Ayitey

Driver

Nash joined the company in 2023 after passing his Class 1 HGV license.

Helen Overend

Accounts

Helen has a number of years experience within the industry and undertakes a varied role within our business, covering purchase and sales ledgers and seed administration.