Business Details
45 Years
experience
Expert Agricultural Services in Guildford
Established in 1981, Rjsagri has built a reputation as a trusted family-run business serving Surrey and surrounding counties. With over 36 years of experience, we combine traditional values with cutting-edge technology to deliver precision farming solutions. Our team of qualified professionals operates a comprehensive range of modern equipment, ensuring efficient crop establishment, harvesting, and land management. We have expanded our expertise to include winter gritting and premium firewood supply while maintaining core agricultural contracting services.Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through continuous investment in GPS-guided machinery and sustainable practices. Backed by long-standing relationships with landowners and a focus on flexibility, we provide tailored solutions that meet evolving agricultural needs while maintaining the highest standards of service delivery.
Services
Crop Establishment
Combine Harvesting
Contract Farming
Winter Gritting
Firewood Supply
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- 36+ years of agricultural contracting experience
- Family-run business with generational expertise
- Investment in precision farming technology
- Diverse service portfolio including winter gritting
- Local knowledge of Surrey and Home Counties
Associations and certifications
- NSTS
- NRoSO
Services
Crop Establishment
We offer comprehensive crop establishment using modern cultivators ranging from 3m to 8m widths. Our equipment handles all soil types through minimum tillage or conventional plough systems. The service ensures timely crop planting with GPS-guided machinery achieving high daily output while maintaining soil integrity through reduced compaction technology.
Combine Harvesting
Our New Holland CR8.90 combine with 30ft varifeed header harvests 100 acres daily. Equipped with SmartTrax and GPS yield mapping, it optimises threshing efficiency while protecting soil structure. The machine's advanced technology provides data for future crop planning while maintaining grain quality through precision threshing systems.
Winter Gritting
We provide winter gritting services since 2011 covering commercial and public sites. Using MetOffice forecasts, our fleet operates efficiently with vehicle-mounted and pedestrian spreaders. The service covers retail parks, hospitals, and schools across Fleet, Farnborough, Guildford, and surrounding areas with targeted anti-icing applications.
Contract Farming
Our contract farming agreements offer complete agricultural management solutions. Clients benefit from specialist expertise without capital investment, maintaining business property relief benefits. The service includes full crop cycle management with flexible terms tailored to individual landowner requirements across 2,000 acres of farmland.
Firewood Supply
Through Hogs Back Logs, we supply seasoned hardwood logs and kindling since 2005. Our barn-stored firewood meets DEFRA standards for wood burners. The service covers West Surrey and East Hampshire with deliveries of smokeless coal and premium kindling to residential and commercial customers.
People
Ray Simmons
Founder
Established the business in 1981, bringing decades of agricultural experience. Maintains strong landowner relationships with tenancies exceeding 20 years. Oversees operations while mentoring next generation family members.
Jim Simmons
Agriculture Graduate
BSc in Agriculture from Harper Adams with FACTs qualification. Manages daily operations since 2018. Implements precision farming technology while maintaining traditional farming values through five years of hands-on experience.
Ryan Simmons
Trainee Agriculturalist
Current Royal Agricultural University student pursuing BSc in Agriculture. Gains practical experience during holidays. Brings fresh perspectives while upholding family business values established over three decades.
Questions
What areas do you cover for agricultural services?
We operate across Surrey and the Home Counties including Guildford, Farnham, Alton, and Farnborough covering 2,000 acres of farmland.
Do you offer winter gritting services?
Yes, we provide winter maintenance services since 2011 covering commercial sites across Fleet, Guildford, and surrounding areas.
What farming equipment do you use?
Our fleet includes modern cultivators up to 8m widths, GPS-guided sprayers, and a New Holland CR8.90 combine with SmartTrax technology.
Are you a family-run business?
Yes, established in 1981 by Ray Simmons, now with second-generation involvement from Jim and Ryan Simmons maintaining family values.
Do you supply firewood?
Through our subsidiary Hogs Back Logs, we deliver seasoned hardwood logs and kindling across West Surrey and East Hampshire since 2005.
