About Us
A family-owned business in the Peak District, specialising in SafeGuard 6 and the Newtrition platform since 1989.
Our Story
Founded in 1989 by Colin Orr, Forage Technology has grown into one of the UK's most trusted names in silage preservation and livestock nutrition.
Our flagship product, SafeGuard 6, is a three-strain bacterial inoculant with enzyme technology that has transformed how farmers approach silage preservation. Our Newtrition platform combines on-farm consultation with advanced forage analysis to help dairy farmers get more litres from their home-grown forage.
Based in the Peak District, Derbyshire, we combine decades of industry experience with modern biological science to help British farms thrive - naturally.
Our Team
A dedicated family team with real farming experience.
Colin Orr
Founder
One of the first researchers to develop silage additives nearly 50 years ago. Colin founded Forage Technology and his vision for biological farming solutions continues to drive the company.
Rikki Hanson-Orr
Director
Colin's daughter, Rikki brings a fresh perspective and deep passion for natural agricultural solutions to the business.
Sophy McMurdo
Operations
With hands-on beef and sheep farming experience, Sophy brings practical farming knowledge to every operational decision.
Sarah Garlick
Marketing
Driven to promote productivity-enhancing solutions that help farmers achieve more with less.
Jeffrey Edwards
Product
Focused on discovering and developing revolutionary farm products that push the boundaries of biological agriculture.