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Products and services for UTILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, CONSTRUCTION and the ENVIRONMENT
Farming is vital to the UK economy, and is now the largest onshore primary industry in the country. It is part of a food industry that in manufacturing terms far outweighs traditional industries such as steel, shipbuilding or cars. It is intensive, highly mechanised, and efficient by European standards, producing around 60% of food needs with less than 1.4% of the labour force.
In 2007 the total area of land on agricultural holdings was 17.4 million hectares, some 73 per cent of the total land area in the United Kingdom. In 2007 the total farm labour force in the United Kingdom was 526,200, down by 80,000 on a decade earlier. From this figure there totalled 152,000 full-time farmers and 198,000 part-time farmers, the remaining being farmer’s spouses and seasonal workers. These figures represent a significant proportion of overall rural employment and one that helps to maintain our rural communities.
Why Burdens Agricultural?
Established in 1929 and with a reputation for outstanding customer service, Burdens have grown to become market leaders in the supply of civil engineering, specialist construction and environmental materials.
A national depot network provides immediate availability of Burdens' vast stock holding. Over 150 acres of external storage space, warehouses configured with state of the art storage and handling systems, and deliveries made by one of the UK’s largest specialist crane off load delivery fleets provide the physical infrastructure that is the foundation of Burdens' customer service.
Building on this experience and, under the leadership of Burdens Agricultural's Managing Director – Meirion Thomas MBE, Burdens have expanded its product range, supplier base and stock holding to offer a comprehensive and dedicated service to the agricultural sector.
Burdens Agricultural Product Offerings
A very large portfolio of products - some 10,000 lines in all that includes:
We are one of the main stockists of Wynnstay feeds in south west Wales. Supplying bulk, mini-bulk and bags for dairy, beef and youngstock feeds offer value for money without compromising performance. We also have a full range of coarse mixes/blends as well as a custom mix service, supplying the correct feed to each farm situation.
Our stores carry a full range of milk powders, mineral powders, licks, blocks and speciality feed additives including fats and yeast. All types of mineral buckets, blocks and for the lambing season every product you will need as well as a wide variety of animal health products to make your job easier. All our sheep feed come in 25kg bags, 500kg, or in bulk.
Whether you’re keeping a few birds because you like fresh eggs or you have a thriving business, Burdens can meet your needs. We also have a large selection of pet foods available for dogs, rabbits, cats, hamsters etc.
The product offering will be the same throughout the UK & Republic of Ireland but could be with different manufacturers.
We serve a diverse market, from the very large national / regional and local contractor to the farmer, pet owners, equestrian and also to people who have a plot of land which is too large to call a garden!
Products can be collected or delivered from our depots or ordered on line from our Burdens Agricultural website.
Burdens Ownership Model – A Better Way To Do Business
Burdens are a privately owned company with shareholding divided between a charitable foundation, the people that work for the organisation and the founding families.
The charitable foundation helps causes at home and in developing countries, recognising the important role that the charitable sector now fulfils in society and, equally our responsibility to the creation of a fairer world.
All of Burdens employees (over 1,000 people) are shareholders in the business and this equity both rewards and encourages their long term commitment and innovation.
Working together and supporting the world in which we all live and operate really does provide a ‘better way to do business' and this ethos is at the heart of the Burdens culture and communicated through the company’s values:
Burdens Agricultural – Putting The Customer First
Our stores form a vital part of the local community and our extensive product range allows for a one stop shop, so different to many other merchants.
Our diversity will never come at the cost of our core business but Burdens Agricultural will have the same priority as our core business at every site we open. We are very proud that the business has gradually evolved into a multifaceted rural retailer on three established principles: Good Quality, Good Value and Good Service.
Advice – It is our belief that no product can be sold without the availability of good advice and support on request, this is where the partnership with others works well and they are available at all times to give this advice, The dedicated team of people available to us is more than happy to help the customer throughout their purchasing decision and will assist when called upon to give technical advice to all aspects of our product offering.
Quality – We aim to supply only the best in terms of product quality because we know that our loyal customers have entrusted Burdens to deliver this promise.
Value – Coupled with quality we strive to provide value throughout our product range - this must be tangible and realistic.
We are increasingly looking to provide multi-purpose sites for our customers' “one stop shop”.
Burdens Agricultural – Contact Details
Tel: 0845 313 2191
