At Evans & Pearce, we understand that timing, quality, and flexibility are crucial when it comes to seed processing. Our mobile seed processing service is designed to deliver all three—bringing high-performance equipment and experienced operators directly to your farm.
Our mobile units are equipped to clean, grade, and treat a wide range of combinable crops to a high standard. With over 50 years’ experience processing seed for farmers across the UK, we offer a service that’s reliable, efficient, and tailored to you.
Whether you’re a large-scale arable grower or a mixed farming enterprise, our mobile seed processing solution offers peace of mind and professional results, right on your doorstep.
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The UK has one of the most effective and well organised mobile seed processing industries in Europe and we are very proud to be a part of it.
Farm saved seed now forms a major part of the UK seed supply chain and has built in a level of resilience and flexibility that is needed when farming on the leading edge of the Atlantic.
Contact us today and start realising the potential of what you have grown.
Why use Evans and Pearce to process your seed:
- Staff you know and trust
- High output machines with 5-point cleaning process and accurate treatment application
- Responsive local service
- We can set up and work outside in most weather conditions; unlike our competitors!
How it works
This short video shows how our team brings professional-grade seed cleaning and treatment directly to your farm. See the equipment in use, learn how the process works, and discover the benefits of using your own seed with confidence.
Booking Process
- Prepare a list in advance detailing amounts and seed treatments.
- Ensure seed is in a trailer with a discharge spout and a tractor to tip it.
- We can process in the rain but the seed going in needs to be dry, please have sheets available if the weather looks like it might be wet
- Allocate as clean and level a working area as possible, this makes the operation safer and smoother.
- All bags provided need to be multi trip and fit for purpose. New bags are always available from us.
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MOBILE SEED PROCESSING FAQs
Why use mobile seed processing on-farm?
What crops can be processed using your mobile units?
How does the mobile processing equipment work?
Can you apply seed treatments during processing?
How much seed can be processed in a day?
What are the benefits of seed dressing on-site?
On-site dressing ensures seed remains under your control throughout the process. It reduces the risk of cross-contamination, improves logistics, and allows immediate storage or drilling of the treated seed.
Is mobile seed processing cost-effective?
Absolutely. Farm-saved seed, when professionally cleaned and treated, is significantly cheaper than purchasing new seed. With proper processing, yields and performance remain comparable while input costs are lowered.
What is required before booking a processing visit?
We’ll ask for crop type, estimated tonnage, and access information. Ideally, seed should be dry and stored in a clean area. Our team will advise on best practices before we arrive to ensure smooth and efficient processing.
Do you offer services to organic farms?
Yes, we are experienced in working with organic growers. We use dedicated, cleaned-down equipment and follow strict protocols to avoid contamination, ensuring compliance with organic standards.
How do I book or learn more about Evans & Pearce mobile seed services?
You can contact us directly, or speak to our team on +44 (0)1935 850750 for tailored advice and scheduling. We’re happy to answer questions and help determine if mobile seed processing suits your operation.
FAQs
What is mobile seed processing, and why might I need it?
Mobile seed processing is an alternative to buying in certified seed as your seed stock for the following crop. Also known as farm saved or home saved seed; you use some of the grain you have produced, we grade and process it, apply the seed treatment of your choice and leave it in 500kg or 1000kg bags ready for sowing. You will benefit from the following:
- Seed will be on farm when you need it.
- Big cost saving.
- High quality seed of a known origin with no scope to be buying in problems
- Improved cash flow as you will not have to purchase the grain element of your seed, you already own it!!
- You are in control of a process that is happening on your farm to your standards.
How do I know if my seed is suitable for replanting?
Seed will grow unless it has been negatively impacted by pre-harvest glyphosate, drying at too high a temperature (Do not exceed 50°C air temp) and poor storage and handling. A germination and vigour test will qualify suitability and eliminate doubt. High levels of admixture can also be prohibitive, but our cleaning process generally allows you to save most standards of sample. Consider the following:
- Germination
- Moisture content
- Grain condition
- Admixture
If unsure, please contact Evans & Pearce for advice before booking.
How much grain do I need to keep back for processing?
Cleaning to a high standard will inevitably create losses, and we would expect to screen out 5-20% of the sample so make an allowance for this when setting aside your grain destined for seed. The great thing about farm saving is you are not financially constrained by how hard we grade the seed; the rejects go back in the store for feeding or sale.
What are the risks of replanting my own seed?
While farm-saved seed can offer a host of benefits please consider the following:
- If you are planning not to chemically treat the seed, make sure you have had it disease tested. Saving grain with high levels of seed borne disease will exacerbate the problem and compromise yields
- If you are in doubt regards germination, vigour and admixture speak to us
- You will need to pay a royalty either through us by the tonne or directly to the BSPB by the area sown.
To minimise these risks, you need proper storage, thorough cleaning, and effective seed treatment.
What do I need to prepare before the mobile unit arrives?
To ensure an efficient process, you should:
- Provide a clear, level and accessible working area for the unit.
- Trailers are clean, able to tip, capable of a safe coupling to the tractor and have a working discharge spout.
- Member of staff available to operate telescopic loader.
- Provide our operator with a clear list of amounts and seed treatments required.
Will the Evans and Pearce staff need feeding during the process:
- No but tea and coffee are always welcome.
- A homemade cake can see effort levels reach unprecedented highs!!
What are the benefits of using a seed treatment.
- A targeted low dose method of controlling seed and soil borne diseases.
- Some diseases like bunt or loose smut can only be controlled by a seed treatment.
- Testing seed for the presence of disease doesn’t eliminate the threat posed by soil borne diseases.
- While not always necessary, treatments are an insurance against establishment risks and ensure your crop gets off to the best possible start.
- Adding a nutrient package to your seed such as Kick Of can improve establishment, plant health and resilience and yield
Will farm-saved seed perform as well certified seed?
Why wouldn’t it? Farm-saved seed can perform just as well if it is:
- From a healthy seed stock.
- Properly cleaned and treated by professionals.
- Stored correctly before drilling
What are the legal requirements for using farm-saved seed?
- I may need to pay a royalty to legally save and replant seed.
- I cannot sell my farm-saved seed to another farmer.
- I cannot farm save a hybrid variety.
Evans & Pearce can provide guidance on compliance and reporting.
Can I store my processed seed for future seasons?
While it is best to use processed seed within the same season, I can store it longer if:
- It is kept dry and cool in well-ventilated conditions.
- It is protected from pests and rodents.
I should re-test germination rates before planting if stored beyond the intended season.
How do I decide if mobile seed processing is right for my farm?
I should consider:
- Cost savings – Is it cheaper than buying certified seed?
- Seed quality – Is my grain fit for purpose and suitable to be used as seed.
- Storage and handling – Do I have a suitable area for processing and storing seed?
- Legal requirements – Am I compliant with variety restrictions.
- If I have doubts, I can contact Evans & Pearce for advice on whether my seed is suitable.
What will Evans and Pearce be like to deal with?
- It’s in their interest to make the whole process as seamless as possible, they want to come back.
- Experienced operators will smooth the process for the uninitiated.
- Good communications and a site visit prior to the processing plant’s arrival are the standard.