Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Agricultural Services in Hay-on-Wye
Established in 1960, R.M. Jones is a third-generation family-run business dedicated to providing comprehensive agricultural services and supplies. Our Farmcentres in Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, Abergavenny, and Ledbury offer expert agronomy advice, animal health solutions, and a wide range of farming products tailored to local needs. Our qualified team, including BASIS/FACTS-qualified agronomists and Registered Animal Health Advisors, combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technology like Rhiza precision farming to optimise crop yields and livestock health.We prioritise sustainable practices, offering services such as faecal egg counting to reduce wormer resistance and soil testing to enhance crop nutrition. With a legacy of community-focused service, we deliver technical expertise, competitive pricing, and personalised support to farmers and smallholders across the Welsh border counties.
Services
Agronomy
Animal Health
Smallholders
Horses
Pets
Precision Farming
Soil Testing
Faecal Egg Counting
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- Third-generation family business with 60+ years of local agricultural expertise.
- BASIS/FACTS-qualified agronomists delivering data-driven crop management advice.
- Exclusive Rhiza precision farming access for hyper-local weather and yield optimisation.
- Comprehensive animal health services including Fecpak faecal egg counting.
- Tailored smallholder support with bulk-breaking wormer dispensing capabilities.
Services
Agronomy
Our BASIS/FACTS-qualified agronomists provide tailored crop advice using Rhiza satellite imagery for precision farming. We offer soil testing, rotational planning, and integrated crop management to optimise yields while maintaining environmental stewardship. With access to Agrii's 50,000+ UK crop trials, we deliver data-driven solutions for sustainable arable farming.
Animal Health
We provide comprehensive animal health services including Fecpak faecal egg counting, wormer resistance testing, and custom mineral supplementation. Our Registered Animal Health Advisors dispense veterinary medicines and formulate SuperStock feed buckets specifically for local soil deficiencies. Services cover sheep, cattle, horses, and smallholders' livestock.
Precision Farming
Using Rhiza's NDVI satellite imagery, we create variable rate maps for seeds and fertilisers while providing hyper-local weather data. This technology enables precise input application, reducing costs and environmental impact while maximising field productivity through advanced data analytics.
Smallholder Support
We offer tailored supplies, medicines, and advice for small-scale farmers, including bulk-breaking wormer dispensing to prevent waste. Our services cover poultry, goats, pigs, and rare breeds, with RAMA advisors available for nutrition planning and parasite control specific to smallholding operations.
Equine Services
Our Abergavenny Farmcentre provides specialist equine advice on nutrition, worming, and tack fitting. We offer FECPAKG2 faecal testing for horses and stock performance supplements, protective gear, and behaviour-focused training aids to support horse and rider partnerships.
People
Rod Jones
Director
Qualified pharmacist and agronomist with 40+ years' experience. Joined the family business in 1981, expanding services while maintaining its community-focused ethos established by his father in 1960.
Becka Jones
Registered Animal Health Advisor
Joined in 2011, managing the pharmacy with her sister Emily. Specialises in animal nutrition and parasite control, continuing the family's tradition of combining veterinary expertise with agricultural knowledge.
Tom Jones
RAMA Advisor
Joined in 2019 after a food production career. Qualified as a Registered Animal Health Advisor in 2020, bringing modern agricultural practices to the family business's traditional values.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve the Welsh border counties including Herefordshire, Powys, and Monmouthshire from our Farmcentres in Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, Abergavenny, and Ledbury.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we provide free delivery across our service area. Contact your local Farmcentre for specific eligibility details.
Can you help with wormer resistance testing?
We offer FECPAKG2 faecal egg counting and post-treatment efficacy testing to combat wormer resistance in livestock.
Are your staff qualified to provide technical advice?
Our team includes BASIS/FACTS-qualified agronomists and Registered Animal Health Advisors with decades of combined agricultural experience.
Do you support smallholders?
Yes, we provide tailored supplies, bulk-breaking wormer dispensing, and specialist advice for small-scale farmers and hobby livestock keepers.
What precision farming technology do you use?
We utilise Rhiza's satellite NDVI imagery for variable rate mapping and hyper-local weather forecasting to optimise crop management decisions.
