Farmers do it tough….drought, floods, wind, disease, hard labour, extreme heat, living in isolated communities… and that’s why their choice of farming supplies company is so important.
When farmers make the right choice of rural supplies company – it’s a relationship that should result in ongoing improvements in their business as the company will provide them with expertise and advice on new products, the most appropriate systems for their needs, agronomic advice to maximise returns, risk management, innovations, industry trends etc that will help the farm and the farmer become more efficient. It can also be important to farmers to be able to buy rural supplies online, whether it’s cattle feed, hose fittings or a diesel tank – so they need to choose carefully.
Let’s look at a couple of rural supplies in Australia to see what they offer.
Buying farm supplies online at The Farm Store was a cinch – with a comprehensive and user-friendly website listing products by category as well as by ‘animal’ – making it very easy for people to navigate the site and find exactly what they need. They say (quote)…”We’re farmers, just like you. Real people with real needs, hardships, and in the good times happy-go-lucky people. We’re here to serve you. When you call us, you talk to people who not only use the products, but we also understand the products too
Another farming supplies company, Elders, has an innovative SmartFarmer programme whereby participants get access to a range of customised services, including technical expertise, the latest technology, testing of produce and livestock etc.
It is definitely an advantage to deal with rural supplies companies staffed by ex-farmers who bring a wealth of hands-on experience and expertise, such as The Farm and Rural Merchandise Company (The FarmCo) which has been supplying local farmers with quality products for over 13 years, and Ruralco’s Rural Supplies which claims their staff have extensive knowledge of local conditions and markets
Whether you’re running a large enterprise or a need hose fittings and a diesel tank for your small-scale smallholding, your farm supplies company should have your best interests at heart.