About Harley Seeds
Alexander Harley, a farmer’s son, started his own business in 1947 selling fodder and cereal seeds direct to Farmers.
The purchase of a small warehouse and a cleaning plant increased the capacity of the business and he started producing more and more seed for the Merchant Trade.
Voluntary certification of Seed Oats in Scotland increased the demand from Merchants and in 1960 he took the decision to supply Merchants only.
1947
Alexander Harley started his own business in 1947 selling fodder and cereal seeds direct to Farmers.
1962
In 1962 a large warehouse was purchased at Milnathort.
2018
Huge investment in the replacement of the original seed lines.
2022
Another first for Scotland in 2022 is the introduction of colour sorters on every line.
In 1962 a large warehouse was purchased at Milnathort and the first continuous flow drier linked to a high capacity cleaner was installed.
This allowed cereals to be handled in bulk from local farmers and, with the introduction of certification of Seed Barley, the tonnage handled grew rapidly.
The business ethos of only supplying seed of the highest purity and germination enhanced the reputation with all customers.
Since inception only the best Farmers are contracted to grow seed and today, they are the only Farmers that the company deals with directly.
This insistence on purity and the in-house testing means that the company can meet all the standards of the Higher Voluntary Standards available in Britain and its Customers can rely on the best standards available.
Investment in the Future
From 2018 there has been a huge investment in the replacement of the original seed lines with no less than three new plants being commissioned, giving us the most efficient and technologically advanced lines in Scotland.
Colour Sorters
Another first for Scotland in 2022 is the introduction of colour sorters on every line, further compounding the high standard of seed that Alexander Harley Seeds (Milnathort) has become known for.
