Taylor Farm Supplies, which is based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, has been named most outstanding retailer among the UK-wide Downland group of independent agricultural retailers.

The company’s managing director Pete Taylor received the Franchise of the Year award at the group’s 40th anniversary conference, which was held in Dublin. Taylor Farm Supplies also received a Special Recognition Award, presented for outstanding performance.

Stuart Stamper, Downland’s operations manager, said: “Downland celebrated its 40th anniversary during 2019, the success of Downland relies on our franchisees providing farmers with the best advice, best products and the best value.

“This award recognises the work the whole team at Taylor Farm Supplies has contributed to working in partnership with their local farmers and Downland.”

Mr Taylor said the company ensures its customers receive the highest level of support, service, advice and product recommendation.

He added: “The Downland brand is well respected and trusted throughout the whole country and the products and services are always first class. Companies are only as good as the people that are in them and the team at TFS are absolutely delighted to have been recognised in this way”.