Agricultural Contractors Hertfordshire

Richard Taylor Travel - Agricultural Contractors in Hertfordshire

At Richard Taylor Travel & Farming, we provide professional agricultural contracting services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and the surrounding counties.

Based at St Ibbs Farm near Hitchin, we combine generations of farming knowledge with modern agricultural machinery to deliver reliable, cost-effective contracting services for farms, estates, smallholdings and rural businesses.

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For a competitive quote and a reliable service contact: Daniel Taylor 07734328994Ben Taylor 07852524879

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Monday-Friday 6.30am-5.30pm Saturday - 8am-4pm

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As a sixth-generation farming family, we understand the challenges faced by modern farmers and landowners. Whether you require drilling, seed bed preparation, grassland management, baling, harvesting, muck removal or tractor hire with an experienced operator, we offer a dependable service tailored to your requirements.

We work throughout Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and neighbouring areas, supporting both arable and livestock enterprises with professional agricultural contracting services.

Our Agricultural Contracting Services

Why Choose Richard Taylor Agricultural Contractors?

With over 1,000 acres farmed locally, we have extensive practical experience in crop establishment, grassland management and harvesting operations. Our investment in modern machinery allows us to undertake a wide range of agricultural work efficiently and to a high standard.

We pride ourselves on:

Experienced and knowledgeable operators
Modern, well-maintained machinery
Reliable and flexible service
Competitive contracting rates
Local knowledge of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire farming conditions
Family-run business with generations of agricultural experience

Agricultural Contractors in Hertfordshire

Agricultural Contracting Services Across Hertfordshire

Richard Taylor Travel & Farming provides professional agricultural contracting services throughout Hertfordshire, supporting farms, estates, equestrian centres and landowners with reliable, experienced farm contracting work.

Based near Hitchin, we are ideally located to serve the wider Hertfordshire countryside, offering a full range of modern agricultural services backed by generations of farming knowledge and practical experience.

As a sixth-generation farming family, we understand the demands of seasonal farming work and the importance of timing, reliability and efficiency in every job we undertake.

Our Agricultural Services in Hertfordshire

We provide a full range of contracting services across Hertfordshire, including:

Seed Bed Preparation & Cultivation

We carry out full cultivation work to prepare land for successful crop establishment, including:

Power harrowing
Seed bed preparation
Ground cultivation
Rolling and finishing work

Crop Drilling Services

Accurate and efficient drilling services for a wide range of crops:

Cereal drilling
Grass seed establishment
Cover crop drilling
Reseeding work

Grassland Management

We support livestock and equestrian businesses across Hertfordshire with:

Mowing
Tedding and raking
Grass harrowing
Rolling
Hay and silage preparation

Baling & Forage Production

Reliable baling services using modern equipment:

Hay baling
Straw baling
Hay production
Bale wrapping

Harvesting Services

We provide contract harvesting for combinable crops including wheat, barley, oats, beans and oilseed rape.

Muck Spreading & Farm Clearance

Efficient transport and clearance services for farms and rural businesses.

Lime Spreading

Soil conditioning to improve pH balance and long-term soil fertility.

Tractor & Operator Hire

Flexible support during busy periods or for specialist tasks.

Areas We Cover in Hertfordshire

We regularly work across the county, including:

Hitchin
Stevenage
Letchworth Garden City
Baldock
Royston
St Albans
Harpenden
Hemel Hempstead
Welwyn Garden City
Hertford
Ware
Bishop’s Stortford

If your farm is outside these areas, we may still be able to help.

Why Choose Our Hertfordshire Agricultural Contractors?

Local family-run farming business
Modern, well-maintained machinery
Experienced operators
Reliable seasonal availability
Strong knowledge of Hertfordshire soils and conditions
Flexible service tailored to your farm

If you are looking for trusted agricultural contractors in Hertfordshire, Richard Taylor Travel & Farming provides dependable, high-quality services across all aspects of modern farming.

📍 Based near Hitchin, Hertfordshire