How We Work

Ring the Ring for Anything

The member's point of contact for all requests is the Rural Services office on 01738 550 101 or email info@scotlandfarmer.co.uk

We make a note of the service required; when it is required; and if there is a preference for which supplier is used. We will then match you with a suitable supplier from our database and put you in touch with each other. If the first match is not successful, further matches will be made until supplier can be found to do the job. We strive to meet all requests, even at short notice.

Payment System

When the work is satisfactorily completed, the supplier fills in a triplicate "Work Schedule" (one copy to the Ring, one for the demanders and one for the suppliers records). The schedule contains all details of the work done and the price agreed and is signed by both the demander and the supplier. The supplier is responsible for forwarding the ring copy to the ring manager. The ring manager then arranges for the demander to be debited and the supplier credited (through the bank by a direct debit system) within thirty-two days from invoicing the work as per the schedule. The demander is given fourteen days notice of the amount to be debited from his account so that he can ensure that sufficient funds are available. *In exceptional circumstances this method of payment may be varied, an additional charge is likely to be made for payment by cheque.

How is income generated by the ring to maintain the service?

A levy of 4% is taken on each transaction, made up by deducting 2% from the sum credited to the supplier and adding 2% to the sum debited from the demander. As a cooperative charity, the ring is not expected to make a large surplus over running costs and profits are reflected in improved service facilities and possible reduced annual membership fees.

What other area of business are open to machinery rings?

Hire of machinery (without operator); supply of labour (without machinery) for long or short term contracts; supply of commodities e.g. tyres, fuel, fertiliser, training, provision of specialised services.

Call us now on 01738 550101 for more information.