What are the opening hours?

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

05/11/2025

⛽ 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞?

We offer reliable fuel delivery at competitive prices across the region.

Whether it’s Red Diesel, White Diesel or Heating Oil, we’ve got you covered — with a friendly local service you can trust.*

*Available to Tarff members only

04/11/2025

Ardrossan Academy 🐄

Services Coordinator Tracey McEwan and Training & Learning Coordinator Adam Wardrop are at Ardrossan Academy to promote the various Educational Pathways we offer.

They are looking forward to meeting everyone!

Developing the Young Workforce - Ayrshire

31/10/2025

𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍! 🐄🚜

Applications for our January cohort have now opened.

The Pre-Apprenticeship Programme is a 26-week 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 work experience. Throughout the programme, you will receive First Aid, Health & Safety, and Tractor Training.

This can lead to further opportunities, such as a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF 5 in Agriculture, or a full-time job.

This is a great chance for you to 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻!

The application form can be found on the Tarff Valley website. Please send all completed applications to the Services Coordinator, Tracey McEwan, at tracey.mcewan@tarffvalley.co.uk

DYW D&G
Developing the Young Workforce - Ayrshire DYW Lanarkshire & East Dunbartonshire

24/10/2025

𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐇 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 🚜

If you're a Tarff member and have purchased a Case IH model this year, you could be eligible for a rebate! 💰

To make sure you don’t miss out, please send your invoices to us by the end of November.
Don’t leave it too late — we wouldn’t want you to miss your rebate!

📧 Send invoices to: services@tarffvalley.co.uk
📅 Deadline: 30th November

R C Dalgliesh Ramsay & Jackson Ltd Davidson Tractors Ltd

20/10/2025

𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬!

From 1st January 2026, all professional users of rodenticides – including farmers – will be required to provide proof of competence when purchasing and using professional-use rodenticides in the UK.

To ensure you stay compliant, book now! ✅

To book or find out more, speak to Services Coordinator, Tracey McEwan on 07785 657861 or tracey.mcewan@tarffvalley.co.uk

19/10/2025

𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 📓

We have dates available throughout November and December for Telehandler courses!

To ensure you remain compliant, BOOK NOW!

For information about our Short Training Courses, or to book a date, contact Services Coordinator, Tracey McEwan on 07785 657861 or tracey.mcewan@tarffvalley.co.uk

17/10/2025

🚜 A Huge Thank You to Our Supporters 🚜

We’d like to give a big shout-out to the fantastic local businesses and individuals who continue to support our training courses throughout the year!

Our practical training wouldn’t be possible without the help of those who generously provide machinery, equipment, and land for our sessions.

A special thank you to Robin Vevers, Johnston Tractors, for their ongoing support with tractors 🚜, and to Robbie Marshall, who has continued to kindly let us use his land/equipment for many of our courses.

We’d also like to thank R C Dalgliesh, Gordons Agricultural Equipment, and the other local suppliers who’ve helped along the way — your support really makes a difference in helping us deliver hands-on, high-quality training for our learners.

Your continued generosity and community spirit are hugely appreciated by all of us at Tarff Services!

16/10/2025

🚜 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 – 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 (𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚) 🐄

Are you passionate about working with animals and looking to kickstart your career in agriculture?
We have an exciting Modern Apprenticeship opportunity available on a robotic dairy farm near Castle Douglas!

👉 Duties will include:
• Calf rearing 🍼
• Bedding and cleaning 🧹
• General livestock care and daily farm routines 🚜

This is a fantastic chance to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in a modern, technology-driven dairy environment while working towards a recognised qualification in Agriculture.

08/10/2025

📣 Our Services Coordinator, Tracey McEwan (not pictured), Training & Learning Coordinator, Adam Wardrop (right), and Ayrshire Sales Representative, John Cowan (left), were at Belmont Academy last night for their careers event! 🎓✨

They had a great evening chatting with students about the exciting opportunities we offer through our Pre-Apprenticeship Programme, Modern Apprenticeship, and other training. 🌟

We love meeting future apprentices and helping you take the next step in your career! 👋

24/09/2025

🌿 Yesterday, we had the pleasure of attending the Outdoor Careers Event at Crawick Multiverse, organised by DYW D&G, Developing the Young Workforce - Ayrshire, and Crawick Multiverse.

We spent the day meeting lots of enthusiastic school groups and delivering some fun, interactive activities throughout each session. It was fantastic to showcase career opportunities and engage with the young people about their future pathways.

A huge thank you to the organisers for putting together such a brilliant event in such a unique setting! 🙌

22/09/2025

❄️ 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧! ❄️

Nothing beats the comfort of knowing your home is warm and cozy. Make sure your fuel tank is topped up before the winter rush so you can relax and enjoy the season stress-free.

👉 Tarff Valley Members can order fuel directly through us — simple, quick, and reliable.

Address

Castle Douglas
DG72AN

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.