Look at Brunette Downs for example – one of the largest cattle stations in Australia – which at over 12 000 square kilometres, is bigger than some countries!  One wonders how they manage to get the requisite farm supplies that are necessary to keep an enterprise that size operating efficiently..

All farmers – whether on remote stations or on smallholdings just outside the city – need to get their farming supplies from somewhere, and it’s just as critical for every farmer to be able to rely on the rural supplies company to deliver the right product quickly and efficiently.

In fact, most farmers prefer to deal with farm supplies companies that are staffed by people who are farmers themselves, who can offer advice and suggestions based on real experience.   This knowledge and experience enables the farm supplies companies to offer additional services to farmers, such as water management, soil testing, agronomy advice, pest control, water fittings, spray nozzles and hose fittings advice etc.

For example, a rural supplies company like the Farm Co, located in the heart of Western Australia’s wheatbelt region is run by people who have been farmers themselves, hence they understand exactly what farmers do and what they need.

But back to those ‘small countries’ hundreds of miles from their nearest community…. mobile technology has been a real saviour when it comes to ordering their rural supplies online.  Their neighbours may not be close, but their farm supplies are.  With online shopping using mobile phones and computers now possible from companies like the Farm Co, farmers can buy anything from animal health products to spray nozzles, water fittings to fertiliser, hose fittings to herbicides 24 hours a day.

FARM COMMUNITIES RELY ON SUPPLIES STORES is a post from: WiredWriter

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.

DOES YOUR FARM SUPPLIES SHOP GO THE EXTRA MILE? is a post from: WiredWriter