Why Buy Your Oats From Us?
With a long-established presence in the oats market, we have been trading oats in both pool and fixed price formats since 1966. This long history has enabled us to build strong, long-term relationships with key oat buyers across the UK and beyond.
In what can be a volatile market, these relationships are invaluable. They allow us to offer a consistent supply of quality oats, aligned with market demand and end-user requirements.
When you market your oats through us, you’ll benefit from:
We take pride in working closely with growers, helping them market their oats with confidence in changing market conditions.
High-Quality Oat Seed for UK Growers
We supply a comprehensive range of certified oat seed varieties, selected for their strong agronomic performance, consistent yields, and proven market demand. Whether you’re growing spring or winter oats, or producing for milling, feed, or specialist markets, our carefully selected portfolio supports successful and profitable oat production.
Our oat varieties are sourced from trusted breeders and processed to the highest standards, ensuring excellent germination and purity in every batch.
Our Oat Varieties
We offer a range of spring and winter oat seed varieties, selected to meet the needs of different end markets and growing conditions.
Spring Oats
- Flexible and reliable, suited to a wide range of soil types
- Options available for milling, feed, and specialist markets
- Good early vigour and consistent yield performance
Winter Oats
- Strong yield potential where autumn drilling conditions allow
- Well suited to heavier or moisture-retentive soils
- Varieties selected for standing power and disease resistance
For the latest variety information, please refer to the AHDB Recommended List for Oats or speak to our Seed Team for advice on current availability.
Meet the Seed Team!
Our dedicated Seed Team are here to support you every step of the way when it comes to choosing and ordering your oat seed. With years of experience in seed supply, customer service, and agronomic understanding, the team can help you select the right spring or winter oat varieties for your farm and target markets.
Friendly, knowledgeable, and always on hand to help, they’ll ensure your seed order is managed smoothly from initial enquiry through to delivery, giving you confidence and peace of mind ahead of drilling.
Interested in Ordering Your Oat Seed?
Our Area Managers are on hand across the UK to offer local, tailored advice on variety choice, agronomy, and oat seed ordering.
If you’re unsure who your Area Manager is, please visit our Area Managers page or contact our office and we’ll connect you with the right person.
So, What Happens Next?
Once you’ve chosen your oat seed, the next step is to agree a marketing contract, which can be arranged through your Area Manager.
From there, you’ll be supported by Charles, who is responsible for trading oats and other break crops across both feed and milling markets. With a detailed understanding of oat marketing, contracts, and end-user requirements, Charles works closely with growers to ensure their choice of variety aligns with market demand and potential opportunities.
Charles takes pride in building strong, long-term relationships with farmers, offering clear communication, honest advice, and practical market insight to help growers plan with confidence.
Why Not Become a Member of a Farmer-Owned and Led Cooperative?
United Oilseeds is a farmer-owned cooperative, meaning profits are returned to members. By becoming a member, you’ll benefit from:
- Annual profit redistribution payments
- Flexible financial arrangements, including exclusive advance rates
- Transparent trading and marketing
- Access to exclusive contracts and market updates
- Dedicated support from our experienced team
Join United Oilseeds today and become part of a business that puts growers first.
