MJ & SC COLLINS

Agriculture - MJ & SC Collins was formed as a partnership between Michael and Christine Collins in 1961, with the business locating itself at Kingstons Farm, Matching near Harlow, Essex. This followed the compulsory purchase of the family farm where the town of Harlow now stands. Both Michael and Christine came from long standing farming families that migrated to the area during the 19 th century from south west England in order to gain greater access to the London markets for their produce... MJ & SC Collins produce approximately 17,000 tonnes of both combinable and root crops per year. Although Sugar Beet is marketed on a direct contract with British Sugar on a specific growers scheme, 9,000 tonnes of Milling Wheat, Feed Wheat and Feed Barley is left to market individually... In the early 21st century, due again to changing market demands, potato production became less viable and production ceased. However, the agricultural side of the business grew rapidly with a simplified..

Primary location: Harlow United Kingdom