About Us
CM Agriculture has its foundations in June 2007, when it became clear that the advent of the GLA was changing the way labour could be provided within the UK. Dale took over the operation of
a company which had failed to get its GLA licence and with its existing staff worked hard to improve standards both for its customer and employee’s.
In September 2008, Tom joined the company as director to continue to move the business forward with both its customer base and the methods employed.
In 2009 the company started to use automated poultry catching techniques, after a couple of failed attempts, it has settled on machinery and method it uses. With the manufacturer the machinery was developed and changed to make it compliant with UK regulations, it now has 11 machines which are working daily in the UK.
The company has continued to grow its customer base since its inception through working with its customers and understanding their requirements. A compliance team was set up and along with the team leader’s a system was introduced to push standards forward. To continue growth without losing its standards and control, several key promotions were made, and positions created. Emma was recruited and has metamorphosed into various roles over time after starting as a catcher and is now financial director. Frank joined Poultry Handling Solutions in 2021 after working for …UK and is now general manager, and Harry manages all the teams in Lincolnshire.
August 2016 was a busy month, in answer to our customers, we started PB Recruitment Solutions Ltd. The aim being to supply both temporary and fulltime staff to the Poultry industry. The companies’ scope has grown over time and is now successfully sourcing farm management staff along with continuing its temporary labour solutions.
In August 2016, the company branched into Broiler Breeder Vaccination, with the formation of Poultry Handling Solutions, using separate people to its broiler catchers. Working very hard with Crowshall Veterinary Practice it has used the same compliance and training approach to improve the service it provides throughout the UK.
In August 2016, CM started to provide standalone teams and top us staff, for handling both Ducks and Turkeys, this involves the same compliance standards but employing different training methods and a very flexible approach. This was later placed under Poultry Handling Solutions.
In February 2018, CM purchased and re branded G&S Pullet Transport, a long running and trusted haulier of poultry stock. The company is now trading as G&S Transport Ltd and went through major refurbishment of its yard during covid.
What started as refurbishment of the yard ended being a complete rebuild, with the formation of a purpose-built covered wash bay and module store to aid in the performance of G&S transport.
During the refurbishment it was decided to bring the office function into the yard facility and a new office was built which we future proofed. All divisions are now housed under one roof to improve communication and performance.
Western Farm Commercials were created and a new workshop built to service our HGV and Light Vehicle fleet. This is now open to third party work.
In 2025, our colleague Justyna was diagnosed with breast cancer and received treatment. The news and absence of Justyna hit the team very hard and we all wanted to do something! The team decided to take part in the Mighty Hike in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, and this has now turned into a yearly event and so far we have raised £9,400 and counting. Justyna is now back with us and is amazingly joining us in the 2026 mighty hike.
2025 saw massive legislative changes to how we undertake the job of catching. We as a company decided that mechanisation was the only answer and we are working with our customers to realise this. The first Compact Pro machine came in 2026 with further machines ordered to fit our customers poultry houses.
2026 saw the formation of CM Machines, which supplies catching machines separate to the staffing of machines allowing greater flexibility and cost control which is managed by Adam Waters and Justyna.
As the company grows, management and distribution of information was increasingly becoming an issue. 2026 sees the launch of CM Central which controls all functions of our business and allows real time interface by customers.
And So, The Journey Continues with Further Developments In 2026 ……………