Talk - Countrywide Farmers

countrytalkMessage from the MDAt CountrywideFarmers (CWF) weare very focused ongrowing our businessthrough the verysimple route ofmeeting customerdemands. So theimprovement in both sales and profitabilityfor the financial year just ended is a greatboost, both to the business and the dedicatedCWF team. That’s true whether they are inone of our 41 stores, in our specialist divisionssuch as agriculture, energy and transport orworking behind the scenes to deliver positive,reliable service to our customers.But good financial performance acts as anincentive to do even better. At this time ofyear, we are heavily engaged with internalbriefings, conferences and planning to setthe tone for activity in the year ahead.Many of these initiatives are reported in thisissue of Country Talk. Key areas include:• The launch of the CWF Centaur newforward price contracts for wheat destinedto be processed by our partner BioethanolLtd at their new Humberside plant;• Progress with the new LPG storage facilityat Weston-Super-Mare, which increasesour trading area. New fuel storagefacilities are on the way, too;• Constant upgrade in IT facilities, buildinggreater efficiency into customer response;• Developments in both on-line trading andown-brand products – all enhancing ourretail offer to customers;• New services and ideas in both arable andlivestock farming to help our customersexploit opportunities in an agriculturalmarket showing genuine signs of recovery.Looking ahead to the next few months wehave a full programme of events and storeopenings that will bring us into closecontact with all our customers. Take theopportunity to tell us what you wantfrom CWF.John Hardman‘Countrywide’ drive has brand potentialLook out for own-brand products in your Country Stores this autumn.Countrywide Farmers (CWF) is to launch its own-brand range – led by Senior Buyer PaulFensome – so that customers can identify the value for money and consistent quality that canbe delivered through the purchasing power generated by a business with more than 40 stores.Countrywide Farmers(CWF) has appointedAndy Watson asRegional Manager,responsible for over 10Country Stores. Andy’s25 years’ retailexperience includesspells with Somerfield and, latterly, Matalan.Andy will use his wide retail experience tokeep stores focused on meeting customers’country lifestyle aspirations and will bedeveloping new processes and proceduresto further improve retail performance.Paul, who joined CWF this year with over 20 years’ buyingand marketing experience, believes own brand can play acrucial role in the future development of CWF growth. Theown-brand range was launched with the introduction of new‘Countrywide’ hardware products at the Bridgwater store,in April. Other own-brand ranges will include wellies, feedproducts for smallholders, compost, bark and woodshavings, with equestrian lines planned for next year.“There are lots of minor, me-too products out there,”said Paul. “Own label will allow us to consolidate these products intoone strong store brand, create much greater visibility and exploit our buying power.The Countrywide range will promote store identity and deliver good quality at competitiveprices for our customers.”Welcome aboard!Sam Honeyborneis the new CWF Turfand Amenity Area SalesManager for SouthWarwickshire,Oxfordshire,Gloucestershire,Wiltshire and Somerset.Sam, who previously worked for CWF as anAgri Trade Sales Specialist, has extensiveknowledge of the full range of CWFproducts and services.Countrywide Turf and Amenity Manager,Martin Townsend, is delighted to welcomeSam’s considerable experience back to CWF.Autumn launch for online salesCountrywide Farmers (CWF) has teamedup with leading e-commerce specialists,Fresca, to develop its website into afull-scale online trading facility.As well as giving customers the option tobuy CWF’s wide range of products directfrom home or the workplace, the new-looksite will also carry information of generalinterest to the rural community.“The new website will create an onlinestore that complements our existing CountryStores, giving our customers greater choiceof when and how they buy from us,” saidIT Service Delivery Manager, Paul McKeown.Following months of developing an onlinestrategy with retail IT specialists Paul MasonConsulting (PMC) Ltd, development of thenew site began in August 2005 and is setto go live this autumn.www.countrywidefarmers.co.uk2Serving the rural community

Christmas starts hereWhether you’re looking to kick startyour Christmas shopping or nail a gooddeal on animal feed, the CountrywideFarmers (CWF) Farmer and SmallholderEvent at your local store is worth a visit.There’ll be exclusive offers on wine, clothingand footwear, plus special deals on agriproducts, fencing and gates and the CWFenergy range. There’ll also be a prize drawfeaturing products from key suppliers.Farmer and smallholder datesEventDateLedbury1 NovMelksham2 NovBridgwater2 Nov*Melton Mowbray7 Nov*Cirencester7 Nov*Market Drayton8 Nov*Bromsgrove9 NovHereford15 NovBearley16 NovCarmarthen16 NovChipping Norton22 NovGloucester23 NovRaglan29 NovBromyard30 NovBridgend5 DecEvesham6 Dec* Day only events - will run from 8.30 - 5pmWellies to be won!Here's a chance to win one of 10 pairs ofCountrywide own brand wellies.The Countrywide own brand range waslaunched earlier this year at the launch of theBridgwater store. Our first own brandproducts were in whichrange - was it:A. EquestrianB. Feed products forsmallholdersC. HardwareA pair of Wellies will bewanging their way tothe first 10 correct entries drawn.Send your entry to us by email - to:enquiries@countrywidefarmers.co.uk -by 30 Sept. And don’t forget to giveus your shoe size!Get off your horseand visit your storeFrom Witney to Wrexham, Melksham toMelton Mowbray, a series of over 22 eventswill underline Countrywide Farmers (CWF)position as the leading retailer forequestrian products, this autumn.The events, sponsored by Toggi,Weatherbeeta and NAF, will promote the newautumn/winter equestrian ranges, includingthe latest Countrywide own-brand lines.Those attending the stores will also be ableto get advice on horse care from in-storeexperts and learn about the equestrianservices on offer at CWF stores, such asrider hat and body protector fitting, rugcleaning and repair, clipper sharpeningand forage and soil analysis.Running from 3pm – 8pm, unless otherwisestated, the evenings will feature exclusiveevent offers and a prize draw.Please contact the Marketing Departmenton 01993 890422 with any queries relatingto these events.What to wear this autumnSummer may be over but customers at Countrywide Farmers (CWF)will find plenty to cheer them up in the autumn clothing range.Featuring major brands like Aigle, Barbour, Outdoorsceneand Hoggs, the autumn range unveils new lines from:Joules – a new collection in men’s casual clothingToggi – casual men’s clothing, plus a new classic gentsand ladies tweed range will be available in the larger storesDickies – Country Stores will be stocking jackets and trousersfrom the newly launched Eisenhower workwear range.And there’ll be lots of style on offer for children, from Regatta,The British Country Collection and Amunsden, as well as:Target Dry – A new range of knitwear for girls and boysWeatherbeeta – The popular ‘Cuddly Pony’ range for girls.A small collection of basic ski-wear will also be featuring in thelarger stores, from November.“The Team GBR range (stocked in Country Stores) embodiesour passion for equestrianism... we are delighted to have theopportunity to produce this exclusive performance range and, atthe same time, help generate funds for British equestrian sports.Another range that we’re really excited about this winter is theToggi Youth range which embraces vivacious colours and cuttingedgestyles for the fashion conscious equestrian consumer,”said Mark Bulson, Sales & Marketing Director, at Toggi.Equestrian datesEventWitneyNewport (Shropshire)EveshamBridgnorthMelton MowbrayChepstowBridgwaterGloucesterBromsgroveBridgendMelkshamChipping NortonCarmarthenBearleyLedburyTwyfordAbergavennyBourtonWenvoeWrexhamThornburyCirencesterDate4 Oct4 Oct5 Oct5 Oct7 Oct*10 Oct11 Oct12 Oct18 Oct18 Oct18 Oct19 Oct19 Oct24 Oct25 Oct25 Oct26 Oct**26 Oct28 Oct*1 Nov1 Nov2 Nov* Day only events - will run from 8.30 - 5pm** Abergavenny will run from 6-9pmCharity of the Year3

countrytalkVersatile lorries make lighter work of feed deliveryIn a bid to keep transport costs down andensure reliable delivery of bagged feed forlivestock, Countrywide Farmers (CWF)is introducing changes to the way it makesdeliveries to farms.From October, CWF bagged feed will betransported to a regular timetable, gettingdeliveries into specific geographic areas onset days of the week. Two days of the weekwill be allocated for each area, guaranteeingregular, staggered delivery dates.To achieve this improved, competitive serviceCWF will be working with its partner BOCMPauls in sharing transport resources andeffectively carrying out deliveries for eachother whenever it makes sense to do so.The new system will also see feed delivereddirectly from mill to farm – taking out the costsincurred by getting the product to a warehousebefore it can be sent on to the customer.“We see these changes as simply a sensibleway of delivering competitively priced feedswith a high level of service,” said CWF’sAlistair Folly.“Keeping costs down and service quality upis the key but with all lorries in both fleetscarrying nearer-to-capacity loads, we’ll alsosave on food miles and so help theenvironment,” he added.Frankly, a huge successBreeding to produce well-balanced animals Group for the Burke at the 2002 Royal Show.with top conformation selected for easy This year Balbithon heifers won two Breedcalving and temperament has proved a Championships and Reserve Interbreed atwinner at shows and in the commercial the Bath & West and Royal Cornwall Shows.market for a Dorset Charolais herd.Most of the herd’s top cattle are soldThe Balbithon pedigree Charolais herd is through Carlisle and Perth, regularlyowned by Mr and Mrs A White of Compact fetching more than £5,000 for both heifersFarm, Worth Maltravers, Swanage, Dorset. and young bulls. The top seller so far hasThe farm is high up on the Purbeck Hills, been Balbithon Vespasian, who won hisclose to the coast, and consists of 230 class in February 2006 at Perth and wentgrassland acres. Founded in 1988 and on to fetch 26,000 guineas.managed by Jane Haw, the herd comprises“Pedigree sales are the icing on the cake.35 pedigree cows plus followers, togetherOur bread and butter trade is the sale ofwith 120 crossbred cows, which run withhardy, young bulls to commercial herds – athome-bred Charolais bulls. All the crossbredvery reasonable rates,” explained Jane Haw.progeny is sold at Yeovil.Both the show and sale cattle are fedThe pedigree cattle are shown extensivelyFranklands Sweet Beef 14 and trialsthroughout the South of England and haveare currently underway using Franklandsachieved outstanding success in both theGoldencalf Starter/Grower 16 fromshow and, more importantly, the sale ring.creep feed through to sale.Balbithon Nadia was Champion Charolais,Interbreed Champion and in the Reserve “The consistency and palatability of theFranklands products ensure excellent dailyintakes. The mixes are reasonably pricedproviding excellent value,” said Jane.For more about Balbithon, call Jane Haw on07789 118378. For information on Franklandscall Andrew Morrey on 07768 833614.STOP PRESS: Franklands top sellingcoarse mix products, Goldenlamb andGoldencalf Starter/Grower 16 are nownon-GM diets.Early seasonsilage resultsThe silage-making season has been a mixedbag as far as weather is concerned but earlyindications on feed quality look encouraging.Dry matters on the first 670 samplesreceived for testing in the CountrywideFarmers (CWF) Silage Survey show anaverage of 33.7%, up 2% on last year.Crude Protein levels at 13.2% are 0.2%lower than last year, and Energy content at11.1 MJ/Kg is 0.3 lower. Fermentations lookgood with a pH of 4.0 and Ammonia of 4.5.Farmers having silage analysed thisseason will spot slight differences in themetabolisable energy (ME) values, afterchanges to the equation used to determinesilage energy values.The new equation reduces the energy ofhigh ME silage so the need to manuallycorrect rations by farmers and nutritionistshas disappeared. The effect only becomessignificant after an ME of 10.8. The newequation was developed to account forhigher dry matter silage being made inrecent years.It is important to have your forage analysedto be able to accurately ration your stockand predict milk and meat production.Contact your local CWF sales specialist orcall 01225 701335 to arrange for a sampleto be taken.TOP SELLER: Balbithon Vespasian4Serving the rural community

Poor herd healthcosts UK £millionsPraise for Pre CalverHigh Somatic Cell Counts and mastitis, poorfertility and lameness are the three maincauses of producers losing £millions every year.Countrywide Farmers (CWF) is offering ahelping hand this winter with the introductionof Safeguard, a unique blend of minerals andvitamins combined to ensure specific increasedsupplementation in dairy compounds.Dairy farmerDavid Phillips, fromTrebared, Cardiganwas so pleased withhis Pre Calver fromCountrywide Farmersthat he wantedto pass it on.“Calving down 180cows last Autumn, and calling the Vet ononly two occasions, our cows calvedeffortlessly with the calves up and sucklingwithin an hour. This made calf rearingmuch easier as they were always keenfor their feed.“The time and money we spent selectingand caring for the cows during the dryperiod was fully justified when the cowsand heifers came straight into milk andthen back in calf, with the conception ratefor cows being 63% at 1.57 straws perconception,” said David.Safeguard contains high levels of Vitamin Eand Selenium together with protected Zinc –all elements that have been shown to lowerSomatic Cell Counts and reduce mastitis levels.These elements, plus the protected Copper inSafeguard promotes improved fertility.Safeguard contains Biotin, which combines withthe protected Zinc to promote hoof hardness,improve foot condition and reduce lameness.Increasing the right minerals and vitaminsimproves the effectiveness of the immunesystem, which leads to healthier cows and thecalves growing inside. Speak to your CWF salesspecialist who will be able to discuss howSafeguard can benefit your cows and helpimprove profitability.Topcalf 17 pelletsCountrywide Farmers (CWF) has introduceda new high quality calf starter feed – Topcalf17 pellets replacing Calf Starter and CalfWeaner pellets.Topcalf 17 is designed to encourage earlyintakes in the very young calf whose digestivesystem is still immature. The digestible fibrestimulates rumen development and the highlevels of digestible, undegradeable proteinpromotes good growth in the young calfwhen microbial protein supply is limiting.Also included in Topcalf 17 pellets is Biomos,a yeast derivative to help prevent digestiveupsets by mopping up the bad bugs that causescours. Topcalf 17 pellets are flavour linkedto the CWF Milk powder range with a newstrawberry flavour to encourage feed intake.‘Top Totty’ triumphsIsn’t she lovely? And what better advertfor Franklands Golden Calf Starter/Growerfeed, from Countrywide Farmers?Meet Top Totty, a pedigree Aberdeen Angusheifer reared by Mike Kirby from MiltonDamerel, near Holsworthy. After claimingboth the British Native and BeefChampionships at Liskeard Show, Top Tottysaw off all-comers to be named SupremeChampion of the show and receive the Princeof Wales cup for best exhibit.Franklands Golden Calf Starter/Grower fedWith Mike’s Limousin cross-steer Black show team. Mike puts all his prize winningEyed Pea also winning the Commercial beef exclusively through his wife’s farmChampionship, it proved quite a trawl for the shop, Lizzy’s Larder (www.lizzyslarder.co.uk).Field trial support at Chepstow farmA simple, low-cost system for over-wintering Ian Turner from the CWF Agri team is workingcattle is being tried on Countrywide Farmers with Paul. CWF is supplying the fertiliser,(CWF) customer, Paul Rymer’s Chepstow thanks to a generous contribution by Yara.farm, working with the CWF Agri Team.“We are all looking forward to seeing howOn 35 of Paul’s 800 acres, cattle will be fed the cattle perform. It’s good to be workingon a combination of kale and hay. The kale with a go-ahead farmer like Paul. We willis drilled mid summer and the bales of hay be monitoring the trial and reportingplaced at intervals across the field.results next spring,” said Ian.“Cattle are strip grazed. The big round bales Paul is hoping to use the system moreare placed across the field and as the stripgrazingfence is moved so a feeding ring is followers, an enterprise which takes allextensively. With 100 dairy cows and theirplaced over the next bale. We will be trialling progeny through to finished beef and a 1000store cattle and cows and calves with the ewe sheep flock grading up to 1500, lowcost,effective feeding systems are justsystem from October to April. Managementand labour input will be minimal. It is a New what’s needed on the Rymer farm.Zealand system and we are told that cattlewill put on 0.75 kilo a day,” said Paul.Charity of the Year5

countrytalk6We are the champions!The Distribution business at Countrywide Farmers (CWF) scooped two top prizesat Truckfest South West 2006, held at the Royal Bath & West Showground,Shepton Mallett, in the summer.third prize in the‘Best Fleet’ category.The Distribution teamof Andy Mason, PaulWorkman, Toby Sutton,Jon Beesley, GaryReeves, Richard Reevesand Charlie Fisherreturned from the showladen with trophies,£350 of prize moneyand reflections on somegreat teamwork andan excellent day out.Charlie Fisher’s team was named Supreme “Yes, this was a very proud moment forChampion in the best mural and paintwork Countrywide and my colleagues who gaveclass, for its vehicle-side representation such commitment to show everyone thatof the popular Ronnie Barker character, their trucks are a little bit special – it wasArkwright, from the classic comedy series a great team effort,” said Charlie Fisher.‘Open All Hours.’Richard ‘Gordon Ramsey’ Reeves cookedAnd to make it a double celebration, for show visitors and helped thethe five vehicles that made up the CWF Distribution dynamos raise £86 forDistribution fleet displayed at the show beat a local Air Ambulance service.off competition from over 80 fleets to claimNew winter feeds In a van near youCWF has launched its full range of dairy As well as its overall national fleet offeeds for the winter. As well as its best over 40 vehicles, Countrywide Farmersselling Alder, Beech and Chestnut dairy (CWF) operates a local van service.nuts, a new range of fixed formulationRun centrally by Mark Halling from the CWF“Choice” diets has been introduced.Defford site, the local service meets both theThese latest diets are available as 20% logistics demands of the company’s 40-plusprotein, high-starch and 16% and 20% stores and the needs of farm customers.protein high-digestible fibre.Fully trained to deal with all deliveries,In addition, the range is complemented by including chemicals, the drivers run withnew “Walnut” dairy nuts in the speciality a fleet of eight panel/dropside tail-lift vansfeed range. Walnut is designed to be fed in that act as the emergency service for CWF’shigh-forage diets where high undegradeable agriculture clients, getting a last-minuteprotein levels are required.delivery of bagged feed/supplies. To findFor further details on the dairy feedout more about CWF local vans, contact therange and a competitive quotationDistribution General Manager, Charlie Fisher,call 01225 701335.on 07710 371849.Serving the rural communityTake a bow!Whose ears are burning? Can you spot therecipient of these more than kind comments?“I have always found them reliable andefficient and would have no hesitationin recommending them to any business”Geoff SelbyArea Transport Co-ordinator, Tarmac“I have found them to be extremelyefficient and helpful at all times. I canhonestly say that we have never beenlet down…or had any cause for concern.I find (their) drivers to be courteousand always willing to help”N MorganFactory Manager, Aggregate Supplies“I’ve…found their service to beexemplary. They provide a flexibleand reliable approach using modernequipment with well presented drivers.They have pride in their operation”Stuart WoodbridgeTransport Manager, United Oilseeds“(They) provide a good, efficient andflexible service for the movement ofCentaur Grain’s bulk commodities fromtheir farmer members to theircustomer’s mills and crushing plants.The staff in the transport office arefriendly and helpful when dealing withthe needs of our forwarders in providinga quality service to our members”Graham BentCentaur Grain Marketing Ltd“Countrywide provides a reliable,predictable service that is wellresourced. It meets and often exceeds(our) needs... there is a positiveoutlook for growth in the future.”Rob GillespieOperations Director, Ringway Specialist ServicesAnd the answer? It is, of course, CountrywideFarmers! Not that Charlie Fisher and his teamare resting on their laurels. These are just aselection of comments taken from a muchlarger number of testimonial letters receivedrecently by Charlie and his team.“It’s all part of delivering a service thatis continually looking to improve,”responded Charlie.

Express move’s a gas for WitneyCountrywide Farmers (CWF) has signedup a long-standing, trusted distributorto boost its bottled gas presence withboth domestic and commercial cylinderusers in the Witney area.For 20 years Oxgas, from Minster Lovell,delivered CWF Energy gas cylinders to itsown customer base. With the retirementof Oxgas owner Ian Curtis, in the summer,CWF took on the business, brought it tothe Witney Country Store and renamedit Countrywide Farmers Gas Express.“It was clear to us that Oxgas and our ownEnergy business held many shared values,particularly a focus on giving first classcustomer service, including fast deliveryat all times,” said CWF Customer ServiceManager Sharon Prosser.CWF has appointed Carl Bell as the driverresponsible for business development forCWF Gas Express. Tel 01993 775039 tofind out more about CWF Gas Express.SHAKE ON IT: Oxgas owner Ian Curtis (right) hands over to CWF Energy General Manager, David Asquith.Plan to avoid feeling the heaton your fuel bills this winterBusinesses and householders are beingurged to plan ahead for the anticipatedrise in fuel bills this winter.When prices are moving upwards, spreadingthe cost of bills evenly across the year hasbecome increasingly necessary. CountrywideFarmers (CWF) is seeing more and moreenergy customers moving to monthlyaccounts to avoid the sudden big-bill shock.And, in these times of rising energy costs,the need to use energy more efficiently isalso being stressed.“We continue to advise our customers tospread the cost of their fuel and LPG bysigning up to a monthly budget account,”said Shaun Cooper, CWF Fuels Manager.“It’s so much more manageable to pay thisway than to have significantly bigger billsjust when you don’t need them! We canalso advise regular customers much earlierif their actual fuel usage is likely to seethem go over budget,” he explained.Utilities Product Manager, Julie Jones Ford,added: “Improvements to energy efficiencyare also available through government HomeInsulation Grants, which are well worthfollowing up if you want to lower your fuelbills, reduce condensation and draughts andboost your energy rating – as well as doyour bit to fight global warming, of course.”Gas and electricity users are also advisedto provide actual meter readings ratherthan rely on estimated readings that tendto work out more expensive.For more information on energy saving ideas,please call 0800 626 348.A touchof classCountrywide Farmers (CWF) Energy iscelebrating 50 years of fuel distribution and25 years in the LPG industry. And to markthe achievement, the Energy team is staginga double anniversary reception at PuckrupHall, Tewkesbury on 21 September.Customers, suppliers, stockists, business andcommunity leaders and the media will join apanel of guest speakers as the event looksback at the changes in energy over the last50 years and forward to the even greaterrate of change expected up to 2056. A stringquartet and a singing performance from CWFEnergy’s own Beth Harris are set to give theevent added style.“We’re all really looking forward to markingthis special anniversary and it promises to bea very enjoyable evening,” said CWF EnergyGeneral Manager, David Asquith.“But it’s going to be much more than a party– the event gives us a unique opportunityto further emphasise our position as anacknowledged leader in energy supplyto local communities,” he stressed.Firing onall cylindersCountrywide Farmers is looking to tellcustomers all about its range of cylinderproducts when they visit their stores,this winter.With a wider range of competitive productsnow on offer at more of its stores,staff will be eager to promoteCountrywide cylinder productsand accessories.There’ll be a numberof promotions onoffer, so visit yourlocal CountryStore for details.OVER50YEARSofCELEBRATINGCharity of the Year7

countrytalkA great service from tee to greenA PICTURE: Team work between CWF and the Kendleshire Golf Club delivers greens of quality to Bristol golfers.Care, rhythm, skill and practice areknow-how, as well as products includingas important to the management andgrass seed to soil conditioners, fertilisers,maintenance of a golf course as theytop dressings and nutrient programmes.”are to a well-honed golf swing.And as well as helping maintain a first-classTake The Kendleshire Golf Club, north Bristol, golf environment, Martin along with Coursea regular host of County Golf Tournaments Manager, Craig Fudge, and his team of nineand Euro Professional Tour Events and a golf course staff, including an assistantmuch valued client of the Countrywide manager, six greenkeepers and a mechanic,Farmers (CWF) Turf and Amenity business. also have plenty of wildlife to consider.The club’s 950 members and visitors enjoy “Kendleshire buys most of its care andits 220 acres of a par-70 18 hole course, maintenance products from us, includingopened in 1997, plus nine additional holes, fertiliser, bunker sand, path aggregates, divota six-hole academy and practice driving mixes, grass seed and a full range of grassarea and 2,000 sq mtrs of chipping green herbicides and other chemicals,” says Martin.constructed exclusively with materials“We work closely with Craig’s team, advisingsupplied by CWF. By 2008, an additionalon products and application. We help createnine-holes will make two full-length courses.the Headland Amenity Nutrient Programme,Martin Townsend, CWF Turf and Amenity produced annually following in-depth soilManager says: “With our expertise in sports analysis. It’s devised for greens, tees andground and golf course management, CWF fairways, and good environmental practicedelivers an impressive level of technical to take care of the resident wildlife,” he adds.Swindon switchSwindon’s new Country Store opened on 2ndSeptember, at Mannington Retail Park,Junction 16 of the M4. It replaces theBlunsdon store, which closed at the end ofAugust to make way for road development.Meanwhile, the Yatton Country Storeclosed on 20th August to make way forredevelopment of the site. In the run-up toa ‘closing down’ sale, customers at the storewere pointed to nearby Country Stores atMelksham, Cirencester and Thornbury.Customers in the Yatton area will alsocontinue to be serviced by members ofthe Countrywide Farmers area sales team:Dave White 07860 370352 – for bulkretail products including animal health,harvesting, fencing and gates.Dave Ecclestone 07900 264906 andAlan Rose 07774 416429 – for competitiveprices on bulk feed, fertiliser, seed, cropprotection and a full crop marketing service.And this month, the Evesham Country Storewill move across town to Four Pools IndustrialEstate, close to Focus, B&Q and Halfords.Big read in storeSeven Country Stores will be trialling 80magazines. This includes Farm Life, a spin-offfrom Farm Business magazine, which is beingsold in every CWF store. Farm Life focuseson rural life and features smallholding,equestrian, gardening and other rural issues.ContactsAgri Sales Team - To contact your local sales specialist for feed, seed, fertiliser and grain call 01225 701335.Retail Trade Sales Specialists - for animal health, harvesting, fencing, and other bulk retail prices call 01993 890443 to find outwho your local contact is.Alternative Feeds 0845 6732100Autogas 0800 243889Arable Direct 01386 757322Crop Protection 01225 701344Customer Accounts 01386 757300Country Stores 08708 352352Feed Assurance 07768 833614Feed Customer Services 01225 701333Feed Technical 01225 701314Fertiliser 01386 757372Franklands Farm Feeds 01267 222422Fuel and Fuel Tanks 0800 626348Fuel Card 01386 757342Grain 01386 757365LP Gas 0800 1691735Marketing 01993 890443Seeds 01386 757314Turf and Amenity 07780 996902Utilities (telecoms, elec, gas) 0800 3280011Tel: 01386 757300 Fax: 01386 757390enquiries@countrywidefarmers.co.ukwww.countrywidefarmers.co.ukEvery care is taken in the preparation of this newsletter, but it should only be used as a guide. Countrywide Farmers cannot accept any responsibility for losses incurred as a consequenceof information within this publication. All prices exclude VAT, unless otherwise stated. Offers are subject to availability; some products may only be available in larger Country Stores.Ask for further details. CWF reserve the right to change prices if necessary. © Copyright Countrywide Farmers plc, 2006. E&OE