Directory of Farming Businesses
As the Blade Farming business has developed, it has become apparent that developing strategic links with selected partners in the Agricultural business sector will provide significant advantages to the entire beef production chain.
These pro-active businesses, which are at the forefront of the Agricultural industry, have been able to deliver up to the minute technology and cost benefits to the Blade Producers. These partnerships have shown significant improvements in animal performance and meat quality, resulting in improvements in the overall quality of meat presented to the consumer.
Suppliers
The following businesses are key Suppliers to the Blade Farming calf rearing business.
BOCM PAULS LTD
BOCM Pauls Ltd are key suppliers of milk powder and dry feed to the Blade calf units. They provide specialist advice to Blade Producers as requested.
British Angus
BritishAngus.com is a new company founded on the premise that there is a huge and unfulfilled market for Aberdeen Angus beef, and the livestock and production chain behind that end product. The website offers all British Angus genetic products - livestock, semen and embryos - as well as Angus beef itself, to a wide range of customers both in the UK and overseas
Farmacy
Farmacy is a responsible veterinary farmacy providing the livestock industry with advice, education and cost effective medicines for use within positive health programs. Farmacy is a supplier to the Blade calf rearing units.
Genus ABS
Genus ABS has established the 'Beef Calf Partnership' with Blade to improve the quality of the calves being produced by the dairy herd. Using their renowned stud of beef breeding bulls, certain bulls have been approved for recommendation to Dairy producers.
Mole Valley Farmers
Mole Valley Farmers are the largest Farmer owned supply co-operative in the country, and have been key suppliers of feed, equipment and other inputs to the Blade units. They also provide technical advice to Blade Producers as requested.
Pfizer
Pfizer animal health is the major supplier of vaccines to the Blade calf rearing units. They also provide specialist knowledge, advice and support on the administration of vaccines and medication to ensure that reared calves perform to their potential.
Westpoint Veterinary Group
The Westpoint Veterinary Group provides the Blade calf rearers with Veterinary advice and support. They have also been responsible for developing our unique calf herd health plans.
Associated Businesses
The following companies are strategically linked to Blade Farming all playing a key role in this developing business.
Arla Foods Milk Partnership
Dairy Farmers in the Arla Foods Milk Partnership are key suppliers of dairy calves into the Better Beef Scheme. They also have access to top quality Beef semen from Genus ABS.
Defra - South West Calf Rearers Health planning project, and the South West Healthy Livestock Initiative
As part of the Farm Health Planning partnership, Blade calf rearers have worked with Defra on the South West Calf Rearers Health planning project. This project promotes Healthy Animals and Healthy Profits.
Hilton Food Group
The Hilton Food Group is the parent company of Blade Farming and is the largest meat packing company in Europe. They are a dedicated supplier of meat to Tesco.
Romford Wholesale Meats
The RWM Food Group are proud to be recognised as one of Europe's top food processors, dedicated to beef and lamb production in the heart of the West Country. Procuring beef and lamb directly from farmers using a dedicated livestock team to manage supply effectively. Recently the RWM Food Group has strategically developed Blade Farming to improve meat quality and improve farmer returns
Tesco Farming
The Tesco Supermarket chain is the Hilton Food Group's largest customer. Tesco are continually working with the Blade team on new initiatives to improve the quality of the beef that is available for their customers. Their Agricultural team also works closely with Blade and their Producers promoting the benefits of beef to the consumers.
If you are interested in becoming a Blade Farming Partner or would like more information about our existing partners please Contact Us or call 0845 601 3281.
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