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Trim the fat on your livestock input costs

17 July 2025

Trimming the fat – without cutting corners – on everyday livestock expenses such as feed, fuel and fertiliser can make a big difference to your bottom line, keeping your business resilient, sustainable and one step ahead. AF Livestock Inputs Procurement Manager Alastair Nottage explains the ways AF can save your livestock enterprise money and time.

Get the basics right

“Our qualified team of specialists get you best price and timely delivery on products."

"In feed markets, proteins are as low as I’ve seen for the last 6 or 7 years, and moist feeds are a good option if you think you may need to cover forage shortages this winter. So it’s a good time to talk to us about buying your feed forward.

AF Member Alex Dann (F S Dann & Son Ltd) works closely with Alastair Nottage to buy his feed

“Sawdust availability is currently good. With demand for bedding looking likely to rise this winter, it’s worth letting us know what you need this year.

“Our recent quotes for vet meds have shown great savings across a wide range of products. We’ve saved one Member 64% on POM-VPS products for his poultry! And our SQP’s work with your vet to make the process as smooth as possible. Why not ask us to benchmark your vet meds?” 

"AF's Alastair Nottage watches markets for me, we discuss when's a good time to buy, and make the decision together. I ring him and the feed arrives - AF takes all the stress."

AF Member Alex Dann, F S Dann & Son Ltd.

Keep other costs under control

"Beyond your animals' immediate needs, we help you keep the cost of other inputs you need as low as possible. From handling systems to dairy chemicals and fuels to fertiliser, AF saves Members an average 15% across everything they need for their farming businesses. Use our Savings Calculator to see how much we could save you."

See how much we could save you

Find out how we can help your livestock farming business. Or get in touch to speak with one of our specialists.

Email: livestock@af.farm Call: 01603 881905

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