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September 20, 2024
Events
FITTEST FARMERS IN THE COUNTRY CROWNED IN LATEST COMPETITION

FITTEST FARMERS IN THE COUNTRY CROWNED IN LATEST COMPETITION

After battling through several rounds of challenging events the winners of Britain’s Fittest Farmer have been announced.

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September 6, 2024
General News
GOVERNMENT PLANS COULD SEE UK CO-OPERATIVES DOUBLE IN NUMBER

GOVERNMENT PLANS COULD SEE UK CO-OPERATIVES DOUBLE IN NUMBER

The Labour Government has pledged to double the number of co-operatives and mutuals from the current level of around 800. From farming to retail to credit unions, co-operatives contribute over £38bn to the UK economy, according to Co-operatives UK.

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August 26, 2024
General News
ISUZU TEAMS UP WITH NAAC TO SUPPORT AGRICULTURAL PROFESSIONALS

ISUZU TEAMS UP WITH NAAC TO SUPPORT AGRICULTURAL PROFESSIONALS

Isuzu UK has announced a strategic partnership with the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) which is set to offer members a fleet discount when purchasing multiple D-Max pick-ups.

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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES

Tractor / Machinery

Stock/Tractor Person

A motivated, diligent and reliable person required to join a small dedicated team on farm near Dumfries. Duties would include day-to-day stock work and tractor work as required.

The farm is one of three dairy/stock/arable units based within the Cowhill Trust Estate in SW Scotland.

The company has an ongoing training program for all employees where required and is fully compliant in all health and safety awareness programmes.

The Cowhill Trust is an Idyllic estate running alongside the river Nith, there are train and bus routes nearby, 10 minute drive from centre of Dumfries.

A competitive package and accommodation available for the right candidate.

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General Labour

Maintenance Engineer – Ormiston

Cefetra is looking for a Maintenance Engineer required for its busy grain store based in Ormiston.

You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of all mechanical systems within the grain processing facility. This role involves performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting equipment failures, and implementing effective maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and enhance productivity. The maintenance program will cover a variety of grain handling equipment including bucket elevators, conveyors and grain cleaners.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preventive Maintenance

• Troubleshooting and Repair

• Equipment Installation and Upgrades

• Welding and fabrication

• Operational Efficiency

• Safety and Compliance

• Inventory Management

• Documentation and Reporting

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in maintenance engineering, preferably in the grain processing or agricultural sector

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems used in grain handling and processing

• Fabrication experience with a competency in mig and mma welding

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices

• Ability to work in a grain processing environment, including exposure to dust, noise, and varying temperatures

• Capability to lift heavy equipment and perform physically demanding tasks

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

Candidate will also be required to carry out store operations during harvest period and other high work volume periods. This includes loading shovel operation, grain drying, store upkeep

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OUR 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 1030 members. Turnover is around £10 million.

Essentially a machinery ring “matches a shortage of machinery and/or labour capacity on one farm with a surplus on another.

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testimonials

“I find it very beneficial to work with BMR. I work all over Britain and with one phone call to BMR my fuel, chemical or grass seed is delivered anywhere in the country at competitive prices the following day. This free up a lot of time trying to source local suppliers and lets me get on with the job in hand.”

Brian Keen, Forestry & Conservation Services

“I am constantly looking at lowering input costs of which drier gas is significant. Through BMR we changed our supplier and saved 10p/litre. The service was better than from our previous supplier and we saved over £800 in the first season.”

Adam Marshall – Slighhouses, Duns

“Our staff all really, genuinely enjoyed the Emergency First Aid at Work course, they said it was much more relevant to their work than any course they had completed in the past and said the instructor was fantastic. They’ve all learned lots.”

Bill Rae Contracting, Hawick