Robert Langmead is proud of his heritage. The Langmead family have been farming since the 1500s and moved to West Sussex in 1881 to set up numerous rural land holdings.
The Langmead Family’s timeline
1881
1881
The Langmead family can trace its roots back to 1590 in Devon, where they held a variety of businesses, notably farming. In 1881, William and Nancy Langmead relocated to West Sussex with their four sons.
1881
1900
1900
One of William’s sons, Walter James Langmead, established a series of land holdings and a string of dairies. He bought land at Runcton and Merston which he later divided between two of his sons, one of whom was Robert’s grandfather, Walter Langmead.
1900
1926
1926
Walter shifted his attention to farm breeding, genetics, and technology. His efforts played a crucial role in advancing farming practices during World War II. Walter emerged as an innovator in professional farming, advocating for mechanisation.
1926
1950s
1950s
Brian Langmead, Robert's father, took over the farming tenancy at Home Farm in Selsey. Under his leadership it grew into Europe's largest dairy operation, boasting a herd of 720 cows. Brian also pioneered the introduction of cow kennels to the UK, manufacturing and distributing them within the dairy sector.
1950s
1980s
1980s
Robert's father Brian began continuous wheat farming on a large scale, focused on developing yield. Brian’s eldest son David established Langmead Farms. Growing 80 acres of iceberg lettuce, he began a long-term relationship with UK retailers as a consumer-centred grower. Innovation in farming techniques, mechanisation, and genetics continues at Langmead Farms to this day.
1980s
