About us
We are the UK’s leading agricultural supply and rural retailing business. Originally founded in 1960 by a small group of farmers who joined together to form an agricultural buying group, we have grown to offer a complete suite of in-store, on-farm and online services, inspired by our commitment to UK agriculture and the wider rural community.
We are proud to remain 100% owned by farmers and we maintain our cooperative ethos. We work for the greater good of our farmer shareholders, helping them to improve their productivity, profitability and sustainability. This is underpinned by industry-leading knowledge, value for money products, high levels of service and efficient manufacturing sites.
Our presence in the market creates a highly competitive pricing environment which aims to stop others profiteering at the expense of our farmer shareholders and customers.
Whilst we are a membership organisation, with over 9,000 farmer shareholders and 50,000 country members, we are proud to serve our rural communities more widely. We are open to everyone, working hard to provide exceptional value and service to all our customers.
£475m
turnover
2,000
employees
9,100+
farmer shareholders
50,000+
country members
Why join us?
The size and diversity of our business offers a wealth of career opportunities. Our staff are employed across a huge variety of roles. These include positions in farm sales, animal health, retail, engineering, transport and logistics, production, feed nutrition, commodities trading, IT, finance, procurement and other central support functions to name just a few.
We are committed to providing career progression and opportunities for personal development. We recognise our success is dependent upon high calibre and committed people who are supported to grow and develop in their roles.
We are a business built on solid foundations, with 60 years of trading history. We have a strong sense of purpose with a clear ambition to lead the agricultural and rural retailing sector in the UK. The path ahead is dynamic and exciting. Will you join us on the journey?
Key facts
The size of our business enables us to provide a huge variety of career opportunities with plenty of scope for development and progression:
58
retail stores across England
4
ruminant animal feed mills
1
industry leading mineral manufacturing plant
100%
owned by farmers
925,000 tonnes
of animal feed sold annually. The UK’s leading ruminant feed specialist
120,000 tonnes
of fertiliser produced
32,000,000
litres of fuel sold
27,000
retail products across a range of categories
Our Businesses
Our Values
Our values shape the way we operate, both internally and with our members, customers and suppliers. They remain true to our beliefs of over 60 years: to put our customers first, be courageous, show commitment, impart knowledge, deliver solutions and be honest in everything we do.
Our values are our guiding principles and help us all to understand what is expected, enabling us to work together for the success of our members, customers and our business.
