Dairy Group. Member Communication

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1 Fixed Cost Membership Dairy Group Machinery Rebates Grain Marketing Member Communication Forward buying Schemes Fertiliser, Fuel & Feed

2 Who we are Welcome, Priding ourselves on trust and transparency, our co-operative is passionate about delivering best commercial advantage, service and value to all Members. Fram Farmers is a farmer owned co-operative with over 1200 Members farming over one million acres across 40 counties of the UK. Based in Framlingham, Suffolk, we have over 50 years of experience in purchasing core inputs such as Fuel, Agrochemicals, Fertiliser, Feed, Seed, Machinery, Electricity, Building Materials and Telecoms. We supply vet meds, livestock products, general farm insurance, machinery parts and machinery fleet terms on behalf of farming businesses throughout the UK, via our team of industry professionals. We are unique in that we also offer a grain marketing service in partnership with ADM Direct. Communication with our Members is key. We organise several regional meetings throughout the year including Councils and Pie & Pint evenings. Our NextGen Council provides a crucial platform for the younger generation to get involved with new initiatives and schemes. Richard Anscombe Chief Executive

3 Why join us? We are more than a purchasing and grain marketing Co-operative... We are an extension to your farm office, providing unique services to benefit your farming business, supported by industry professionals working solely on your behalf. Fix costs forward Reduce risk and exposure to volatility. Forward buying of key inputs such as fuel, electricity and feed. Communication Listening to Members views is the most important thing we do. We also provide trusted, unbiased market information. Administration Streamlined invoicing and payments. One DD per month. Free contract farm accounts. Secure online access. Case IH We have the largest fleet deal with Case IH of its kind in Europe - Ask about our rebate scheme. Insurance A forward thinking insurance scheme developed exclusively for our members. Online Network Continual IT investment to support farming businesses. Members area on our website & an ordering App. We purchase more than 170m of products and services annually: 110,000 tonnes fertiliser 130,000 tonnes livestock feed 40m litres fuel 31m Agchem

4 Advantages Unique Fixed Fee Per Hectare Membership Minimises exposure to commodity price changes. Supports impartial market information and offers excellent value and return to farms. Forward Fuel Purchasing Remove price volatility and plan ahead by fixing the price of fuel. Average savings up to 4ppl. Extension of your Farm Office With only one Direct Debit per month, our administration team simplify your admin and ordering processes, freeing up your time on farm. Top performing grain prices & pool results An arable farm of 410 ha achieved additional grain sales revenue of 31,000 compared to the competition in the last harvest year. Machinery & Vehicle Rebate Schemes Machinery rebates are in place with key suppliers such as Case IH, Amazone, Claydon Drills and Spearhead. Fertiliser Pools Consistently achieve below average prices per tonne. Mitigate market volatility and split your fertiliser payments. Livestock Purchasing A team of experienced staff purchasing 30M of commodities for the livestock sector including vets meds, straight feed, ear tags, dairy chemicals, bedding and handling equipment. Insurance Scheme A thorough review of your business risks and tailoring the right insurance package for you.

5 Grain Marketing Making decisions when it is best for you Fram Farmers Grain Marketing Department provides a comprehensive grain marketing service for Members cereals, oilseed rape and pulses, with a wide range of benefits: Our Grain Marketing team has a strategic partnership with ADM Direct who are a part of Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), one of the world s largest processors. Being part of this global network provides significant benefits: Consistently good returns on Pools Access to a wide range of global markets, contracts and information A long term relationship with a major consumer Large in-house demand from ADM s mills and crushing plants ensuring continuity of demand Enhanced financial returns In-house marketing and logistics specialists More than 30 years experience First-class track record Allows you to access global markets through an organisation which you know and trust Totally independent unbiased advice Excellent choice of pools and ex-farm trading facilities Advance payments Credit insurance on all transactions TASCC accredited Haulage arranged in house Managed by Fram Farmers

6 Testimonials "Fram Farmers is committed to giving balanced, unbiased market information to Members". John Taylor, Suffolk "Since joining Fram Farmers we have completely changed the way we buy, and the way we sell. It was only a month or so after joining that we realised what we d been missing. They are always competitive. Mike Goddard, Kent We enjoy significant financial savings by purchasing Case IH equipment through Fram Farmers. Adrian Howes, Norfolk - T R E Cook Fram Farmers is very forward thinking in its approach and I like that. There are many people out there who, like me, are reaching the end of their time in Young Farmers and the Next Generation Council provides an exciting, intellectually stimulating environment through which they can channel their enthusiasm for the industry and really make a difference. Tim Galloway, Essex Fram Farmers is a fantastic extension to the farm office, providing professional purchasing and marketing of core inputs and outputs. John Cross, Cheshire

7 Who to contact For new Membership enquiries in the North, Midlands and East Anglia, please contact the Fram Farmers Office: Telephone: For new Membership enquiries in the South, please contact our Business Developments Manager (South): Becky Bower Mobile: Membership Categories Full Membership For Purchasing and Grain Marketing Grain Marketing ONLY Membership For further information please visit our website Advisor Membership For Agronomists and Nutritionists

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