BMR

PURPOSE

BMR is a Co-op owned by its members and run for their advantage - To improve member profitability by providing services which reduce costs, improve efficiency, asset utilisation and manage risk.  Our main areas of business are Machinery Hire & Contracting, Labour Supply, Training, Farm Supplies & Utilities Procurement

HISTORY

Borders Machinery Ring (BMR), the first Ring to be formed in the UK in February 1987 by 23 farmers and contractors.  Currently, there are over 1000 Full, Labour and Private members. Turnover is around £7 million.  There are now 8 rings in Scotland and 8 in England and Wales.

 

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NOTICE BOARD

Make BMR your first call for any farm or rural business service!

 

MEMBER SURVEY

As a Co-op it is important that BMR have regular feedback from our members. We would appreciate if you could take 5-10 minutes of your time to complete the survey at the link below. It is crucial that we
know what services you may require in the future and as a member (and therefore owner) it is also important that you understand what we can offer you.

All members who complete the survey and provide their name will be
entered into a prize draw for two hospitality tickets to Kelso races.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MJMH5BK

 

IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR BMR MEMBERS WITH ELECTRICITY CONTRACTS THROUGH THE RING-PLEASE SUBMIT MONTHLY METER READS AS NEAR TO 20TH OF MONTH AS POSSIBLE

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MACHINE HIRE FOR HARVEST-Nixon Ltd offer BMR members exclusive machine hire rates. We have many other hire companies supplying BMR members with exceptional rates-so do give the office a call.

HAY/HAYLAGE/SILAGE/STRAW IN SWATH/BALED-Please let the BMR office know if you have any hay, haylage, silage or straw available for harvest time. We will list and match up with member requests where ever possible.

FERTILISER - Requirements - Contact BMR for a competitive quote.  Delayed payment terms available.

GRASS & FORAGE SEED - Competitive Seed Prices. - SAC Recommended Varieties

FORD VEHICLE DEAL- great deals available on all Ford vehicles including commercial vans.

TOYOTA FLEET DEAL -  Discounts on Toyota Hilux, Landcruiser, Rav 4 and many other cars across the range.
Discounts also available on Mitsubishi, Nissan and other makes.  Phone Sarah for further details.

LIVESTOCK POSITIONS - Please see 'Situations Vacant' for posts or call BMR to register your availability for stock work.

TELECOMS-Data Monitoring Guide -Avoid Billshock-exceeding your monthly data allowance will result in unwanted extra charges-learn how to monitor usage here

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PRE - APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME

Scottish Government Funding approval for National Roll Out BMR can offer 5 placements for the Scheme in 2019.  Recruitment is now closed for the 2019 intake .  If you are interested in finding out more for the 2020 scheme as a candidate or mentor please contact Michael at BMR for more information on 01896 758091

Our fellow machinery ring Ringlink up in North East Scotland has over the last 5 years pioneered a Land-Based Internship Programme to address the difficulties of recruiting young people into the rural sector. The work-based scheme is run in collaboration with SRUC over 26 weeks including a 3 week residential induction which involves a range of activities and certified training. Farmer mentors play a crucial but rewarding role on the placement with a huge responsibility not only providing the young person with practical knowledge but providing an environment to encourage a good work ethic as well as social and communication skills.

Pre-Apprenticeship Format:

DEVELOPMENT: Programme starts in June with a 3 week induction

TRAINING COURSES: Up to £1500 of training, an element tailored to individual needs

MENTORING: 26 weeks full-time employment, typically working 40hrs per week on a suitable rural business

HANDS ON APPROACH: Earn while you learn in the rural sector. Payment in accordance with Scottish Agricultural Wages Board (SAWB)

Ringlink Scotland: www.ringlinkscotland.co.uk/pre-apprenticeship

Please find link to Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs, Hub, Jobs and Careers in the Rural Sector  www.sayfc.org/hub

Lantra Podcast - An Interview with a Past Mentor   https://soundcloud.com/lantra-scotland/pre-apprenticeship-in-agriculture-with-employer-and-mentor

If you are interested in finding out more about the scheme either as a candidate or a farmer mentor please let us know at the BMR office on 01896 758091

Candidate Application Form

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TRAINING

For our training schedule, please visit the training page or contact BMR to check course availability.

Offering City & Guilds Certificate of Competence in Transport of Animals for short & long journeys - Call the BMR office to book.

 

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HAVE YOU TRIED OUR APP? Order fuel, submit jobs done, let us know you are looking for work, request copy invoices. See the list of upcoming training courses! Includes Driver CPC starting in May and pesticides -spray operator training in June. Download from the App Store or Google Play

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The Scottish Machinery Ring Association Retrospective Rebate Scheme provides a rebate over and above any agreement between the purchaser and their dealer. Farmers continue to negotiate with their supplier and come to their own agreement when they buy a tractor or any other Case IH machinery from a recognised CaseIH dealer. Then send a copy of all appropriate paper work to the BMR office. This paperwork must depict the relevant serial number for CaseIH auditing purposes. These copies must be dated for the year in which the claim is made. Details of what exactly is required are available from the BMR Office This annual scheme runs from the 1st December to the 30th November inclusive

Competition deadline now extended to Agriscot Event at Ingliston in November. 

Scheme Details - Click Here

Case IH Workwear - Available at your local dealer - Click Here

 

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The BMR office is now at Leader House, Mill Road, Earlston, TD4 6DG.

Meeting rooms for Hire-seating for up to 25 theatre style, or 12 at individual tables.

High Speed Broadband, Good Parking, Meeting Room Facilities

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BMR App now available! Please download from Apple or Google Play. Follow the instructions to set up for quick links. You can book your fuel quickly using the BMR App on your phone.

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Telehandler & Excavator Hire  - Exclusive rates for BMR Members with Nixon Hire

Nixon Hire is offering great hire deals exclusively through BMR on Telehandlers in sizes 5-17meters. Excavators also available 1.5t to 22t   Call us for more info!

  

 

Tractor Self-Hire for Harvest

100hp - 300 hp Available 
Short & Long Term Hire
Grain Trailers also available to suit your requirements  10 - 18t (with Full Road Kit)
 

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Invoicing your timesheets - this is done every week, so do send these in as soon as completed. Please address any invoice related query to admin@ringleader.co.uk

Automated payments through the Ring

Improve your Cash Flow - BMR carries out a weekly invoice run on behalf of members.  Invoices are collected by Direct Debit and paid into your account by credit transfer on 28 days providing funds have been received from the demander.

If you would like to discuss BMR helping out with your invoicing just give us a call at the office on 01896 758091

 

Keep calling with your requests, updated services and your availability for work

Always let us know any new contact details

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