Palmer Agricultural and tractor supplies was founded in 1997 by the current owner, Graeme Palmer and his wife Nikki. Graeme comes from a mechanical background and is a qualified petrol and diesel mechanic.

Graeme spent 6 years living in Swaziland and running a tractor workshop. Graeme worked in the spares department  for the Massey and John Deere dealership in Pietermaritzburg before going on his own.