Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Agricultural Merchants in Herefordshire
Established in 2002 by Owen Thomas, RD Chesters is a family-run agricultural merchant business based in Herefordshire. Our expertise spans over 15 years in supplying animal feed, fertilisers, seeds, and harvest products to farmers across Herefordshire and surrounding counties. As both a merchant and farmer, we leverage our buying power to secure cost-saving contracts, passing these benefits directly to our customers. Our UFAS and FIAS accreditations ensure a fully traceable supply chain for feed and fertiliser. Operating from a purpose-built office at Owen's family farm, we combine practical farming experience with commercial acumen.Our team delivers a friendly, comprehensive service to both existing and new customers. We maintain a bull beef unit finishing approximately 1,000 bulls annually, reinforcing our industry knowledge. Our product range includes compound feeds, milk replacers, minerals, and agricultural blends manufactured at our dedicated plant. We prioritise quality and competitive pricing across all products and services. Our commitment to customer satisfaction underpins every aspect of our operations.
Services
Animal Feed
Milk Replacer
Minerals & Straights
Fertilisers
Seeds
Harvest Products
Agricultural Blends
Cattle Compounds
Winter Feed
Bull Beef Unit
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with 15+ years' agricultural merchanting experience
- UFAS and FIAS accredited supply chain for feed and fertiliser
- Leverage buying power as both merchant and active farming operation
- Serving farmers across Herefordshire and 5 surrounding counties
- Dedicated agricultural blend manufacturing facility established in 2023
Associations and certifications
- UFAS
- FIAS
Services
Animal Feed
We supply competitively priced compound animal feeds tailored for cattle, sheep, dairy, pig, and poultry operations. Our products combine nutritional expertise with cost-effectiveness, ensuring optimal livestock development. With extensive industry experience, we offer both standard formulations and customised solutions to meet specific farming requirements.
Milk Replacer
Our milk replacers provide essential nutrition for calves and lambs with whey and skimmed options available. Formulated to match natural milk benefits at reduced costs, these products support healthy early development. We maintain consistent quality across both standard and custom formulations for various livestock operations.
Fertilisers
We offer comprehensive fertiliser solutions including UK-manufactured and imported compound blends. Our products cater to diverse soil and crop requirements while maintaining cost-efficiency. With industry expertise, we provide both standard formulations and customised nutrient management options for modern farming operations.
Agricultural Blends
Our dedicated blend plant produces high-quality cattle and sheep feed mixtures since 2023. Available in bulk or 1T totes, we offer grower/finisher blends for cattle and starter/finisher options for lambs. Custom formulations use premium ingredients like rolled grains, protein sources, and essential additives to meet specific nutritional needs.
Harvest Products
We provide essential packaging solutions for agricultural harvest operations. Our products ensure efficient storage and transportation during critical harvest periods. With extensive industry knowledge, we supply packaging materials that meet both practical requirements and regulatory standards for various agricultural commodities.
People
Owen Thomas
Managing Director
Founder of RD Chesters in 2002, Owen combines merchanting expertise with active farming experience. He manages the business and a bull beef unit finishing 1,000 cattle annually. His dual perspective ensures practical, cost-effective agricultural solutions.
Heather Hadley
Accounts
Heather provides essential financial and administrative support to our operations. With extensive experience in agricultural business accounting, she ensures efficient financial management while maintaining our commitment to customer service excellence.
Sophie Allen
Part Time Administrator
Sophie contributes to our administrative operations with agricultural industry knowledge. Her support helps maintain our efficient service delivery and customer communication standards. She plays a key role in our day-to-day business operations.
Simon Stoney
Part Time Sales Agent
Simon supports our sales operations with local market knowledge. His agricultural industry experience helps connect farmers with appropriate products. He contributes to our customer-focused approach across our service areas.
Questions
What agricultural products does RD Chesters offer?
We supply animal feed, milk replacers, minerals, fertilisers, seeds, and agricultural blends. Our range includes both standard formulations and customised solutions for cattle, sheep, and other livestock operations.
Are RD Chesters' products accredited?
Yes, we hold UFAS and FIAS accreditations ensuring fully traceable supply chains for feed and fertiliser. These certifications guarantee quality standards across our product range.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve farmers throughout Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Powys, Monmouthshire, Shropshire, and Worcestershire from our Hennerwood base.
How are your agricultural blends made?
Our dedicated blend plant produces cattle and sheep feeds using premium ingredients. We offer standard formulations and custom mixes available in bulk or 1T totes for delivery or collection.
What experience does RD Chesters have?
Established in 2002, we have over 15 years' merchanting experience combined with active farming operations. Our MD Owen Thomas runs a bull beef unit finishing 1,000 cattle annually.
Reviews (1)
Darren Willis
Jan 31, 2020
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Absolutely amazing Farm all the Farmers or to take a leaf out of his book first time visit absolutely mint
