Agricultural buying group in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire & IOW

Farming Members

Knowledgeable Suppliers

INVOICES PROCESSED LAST MONTH

Friendly members of staff

Who Are Southern Farmers?

Southern Farmers Ltd (SFL) is a not-for-profit agricultural buying group based in the South East of England. The company is member owned and governed by a board of directors made up of current members. The purpose of SFL is to assemble a body for bigger buying power as well as offering a simplified accounting system; together saving time and money for farmers and those working in the agricultural industry.

Southern Farmers members can visit any of our approved suppliers and book goods to our account or call us to place an order on their behalf. We receive the invoice which we process to the individual member account. At the end of the month we send members one statement with a total sum to pay in one go.

We charge an annual administration fee of £125 + VAT collected biannually and invoice fees which range between 0.35% – 2.5% depending on the product invoiced. Admin charges are a minimum of 95p and are capped at £25 as a maximum charge per invoice. These fees enable the company to operate.

A Useful Tool For Agricultural Industries

Our simple ordering and administration process saves members valuable time whilst providing one organised monthly parcel of relevant documents and the peace of mind that every fee is reported on the statement. We estimate an annual throughput of £5,000 will produce a monetary saving for our members as well.

We work with suppliers to cover a wide range of areas relevant to running a business in the agricultural industry. In return for preferential rates from our selected suppliers, we extend access to our 1200+ members as well as a dedicated accounts team who can assist in queries.

Please see our suppliers list to explore the various different product types that can be booked to a Southern Farmers account.

What Are The Benefits of Membership?

Efficient Billing

Every invoice processed to your account will be sent out in one monthly statement. Log in to view your current account (coming soon!), log a query or contact our accounts department.

One Monthly Payment

Your monthly payment is collected in one lump sum the month following invoice date via direct debit. We then forward your payment on to the relevant suppliers saving you time and bother!

A Knowledgeable Purchasing Team

Our purchasing team are here to assist you with your enquiries, and source you the best deal. We are always working with suppliers to ensure we are offering the best service to our membership.

Our Experienced Accounts Team

Our accounts team process all the invoices to your account and are available to discuss and assist you with any queries you may have. This ensures your account is kept up-to-date and hassle free!

Access To Our 500+ Suppliers

We have set preferential terms with our suppliers who offer goods such as fuel, fertiliser, building or ready-mix. When approved as a member, you are issued with a detailed handbook listing our suppliers and how best to contact them.

Join Our Like-Minded Community

Whether it be a hello at one of our trade stands, an email asking for help or an advert for harvest workers, there is always someone who is willing to assist. We are incredibly proud of the community we have within the group and we will always do our best for our members.

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