The Taylor family have farmed land in Bassingham for just over a century. Malc’s grandfather, George, moved to Bush Farm on Torgate Lane in 1920, before buying Standacre Farm in the late 1930’s. In 1946, Malc’s father, Harry, gained the tenancy of Navenby Lane Farm, which has been the family’s home ever since.
Malc became tenant of Navenby Lane Farm in 1997, and he and Mandy became owner occupiers in 2003. Milk production ceased in the same year after 5 decades. It was at this point that the family turned their focus to essential diversification in rearing and producing beef cattle. Lincolnshire Well Hung Beef was launched, producing beef from the heart of Lincolnshire which is hung for at least 21 days for that added tenderness and flavour.
Farming has embraced generations of technological change. From milking cows by hand; to machine based milking. From working the land with horse-drawn equipment; to the first tractor. Navenby Lane Farm is no exception to these changes, with the family fully focused on providing local produce and services for years to come.
1946
Machine based milking begins
1950
First tractor on the farm
1971
New milking parlour installed
1997
Became tenant of the farm
1999
Started retailing Lincolnshire Well Hung Beef
2003
Ceased milk production
Became owner occupiers
2010
Local pork and lamb introduced to the product range
2013
Award winning sausages at Newark Christmas Fatstock Show
2016
Flowers by Mandy established
2018
Expansion of weddings and events
2020
Navenby Lane Farm website launched