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Monday 8am - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 5pm Wednesday 8am - 5pm Thursday 8am - 5pm Friday 8am - 5pm

Tarff Services

- Offering on farm training for the rural community to remain compliant with regulatory bodies, impro

09/01/2026

‼️Rules for purchasing professional rodenticides changed on 1st January 2026 ‼️

Are you looking to purchase professional rodenticides? To become or remain compliant with the new rules, you will need either:

Proof of certification from a CRRU UK approved training course (within the past 5 years),

OR

Proof of certification from a CRRU UK approved training course over 5 years ago, plus current membership of a CRRU UK approved Continuous Professional Development (CPD) scheme.

Tarff Services is running a Rodent Management Training course on Thursday 29th January at Tarff Town and Country, Dumfries from 9am - 5pm. This course provides the proof of competence required to purchase professional rodenticides.

Please call or email Services Coordinator, Tracey McEwan to book your place - tracey.mcewan@tarffvalley.co.uk | 07785 657861.

Please note: farm assurance is no longer accepted as proof of competence to purchase professional rodenticides.

24/12/2025

🎄 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬! 🎄

A huge thank you to our amazing members, students, businesses, schools, and everyone we’ve worked with this year. You make what we do possible and fun!

Wishing you a joyful Christmas and an exciting year ahead! 🎅✨

12/12/2025

𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 🐄

Would you like to work on a robotic dairy farm? This is your chance to join a forward‑thinking team and gain hands‑on experience in modern agriculture while working with cutting‑edge technology.

What you’ll be involved in:

🍼 Calf rearing and care
🧹 Bedding & cleaning routines
🐮 General livestock duties
🌾 Daily farm routines and maintenance

This apprenticeship is ideal for individuals passionate about farming, livestock, and acquiring new skills in a modern setting. You’ll be part of a supportive team, developing knowledge that will set you up for a career in agriculture.

To find out more or apply, contact Service Coordinator, Tracey McEwan at tracey.mcewan@tarffvalley.co.uk

09/12/2025

✨ 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐏𝐀 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞!

The students from Castle Douglas' National Progression Award in Modern Agriculture enjoyed a guided tour around our blending plant, warehouses, and facilities, gaining a behind-the-scenes look at how our operations run day-to-day at Head Office. It was fantastic to see their enthusiasm and curiosity as they learned more about the industry and the work that goes into delivering quality products.

We’re proud to support the next generation by giving them real-world insights and experiences. A huge thank you to the class and their teachers for visiting — we hope you found it inspiring and informative!

Tarff Valley Castle Douglas High School

01/12/2025

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 📝

We have five spaces available on a First Aid course taking place in Stranraer on Tuesday, 9th December!

If you would like more information or to book a place, contact Services Coordinator, Tracey McEwan on 07785 657861 or tracey.mcewan@tarffvalley.co.uk

20/11/2025

Tarff Services works in partnership with a trusted energy broker to help you find the best electricity deals!

Sorting through energy tariffs can be time-consuming and confusing — but we can take the hassle out of it.

Through our energy broker partnership, we can help you:

🔌 Compare competitive electricity rates
💡 Find a tariff that suits your usage
📞 Access support from a dedicated energy specialist
💷 Potentially reduce your overall energy costs

If this service interests you, contact Services Coordinator, Tracey McEwan at tracey.mcewan@tarffvalley.co.uk

19/11/2025

Tracey McEwan, Services Coordinator and Adam Wardrop, Training & Learning Coordinator are at AgriScot today on the Scottish Machinery Rings Association stand!

Make sure you pop by, say hello and hear what’s fresh! 🤩

18/11/2025

Congratulations to Ross Morton! 🎉

We’re absolutely delighted to share that Ross Morton has successfully passed his Modern Apprenticeship in Warehousing, Storage and Distribution at Tarff Town and Country, Dumfries!

We look forward to seeing Ross continue to grow and develop in his role. Well done, Ross! 👨‍🎓

📸 Adam Wardrop, Training & Learning Coordinator pictured with Ross.

17/11/2025

𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 🐄

Applications for the Pre-Apprenticeship Programme are still OPEN!

This is a fantastic opportunity for any Christmas Leavers looking to pursue a career in Agriculture!

For more information or to apply, go to the Tarff Valley Website.

Once you have completed an application form, send it to Services Coordinator, Tracey McEwan at tracey.mcewan@tarffvalley.co.uk

14/11/2025

Modern Apprenticeship Opportunity 🐄

We have an excellent opportunity in the KA3 area if you are interested in a career in Agriculture and gaining a qualification at the same time!

This is a full-time position on a dairy farm.

The main duties will include:
🥛milking
🐮calf rearing
🚜bedding
🌱feeding

If this position interests you, send your CV to Services Coordinator, Tracey McEwan at tracey.mcewan@tarffvalley.co.uk

Developing the Young Workforce - Ayrshire NFU Scotland - Ayrshire Region

11/11/2025

𝐑𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 🐀

Our rodent management course, which is running in December, is now full!

Address

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Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

01557 820247

Website

http://www.tarffvalley.co.uk/

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About Tarff ‘Services’

Tarff recently took over the activities of the South West Machinery Ring (SWMR) which has now been rebranded Tarff ‘Services’. Existing members of the SWMR have been automatically enrolled in Tarff ‘Services’, which members of Tarff Valley Ltd are also entitled to make use of and benefit from.

What can Tarff ‘Services’ offer you? Tarff is now offering a number of short courses which are organised on farms in your local area. Since the launch of Tarff ‘Services’ in November, the courses which have been held include hoof trimming, telehandler operation, ATV training and first aid. These have all been very well received with excellent feedback. If you would like to find out more or book a short course, please contact Tracey McEwan, Services Coordinator, on 07785 657861 or tracey.mcewan@tarffvalley.co.uk.

As of Monday 3rd February, Tarff ‘Services’ became a recognised LANTRA approved training centre.

What does this mean? Tarff can now offer its customers industry leading training courses with the support of skilled instructors and assessors. LANTRA is one of the UK’s leading awarding bodies and Tarff is delighted to have LANTRA accreditation backing its service.