Tanner Trading

Tanner Trading, agricultural and livestock supplies in Cornwall

Tanner Trading is an online store based in Liskeard, Cornwall, presenting itself as a one-stop shop for agricultural and smallholder supplies. Its catalogue exceeds 18,000 products and ranges from livestock equipment to tools and field equipment. The company states that it is involved in the agricultural sector and offers advice to those who need guidance on products.

The store applies free shipping on orders over £80 plus VAT and automatic bulk purchase discounts on thousands of items. It also has a loyalty programme and deferred payment options through PayPal.

Livestock and smallholder supplies

The range of animal care products covers the needs of commercial farms and hobbyists. It includes items for sheep, cattle, poultry and pigs, with specific sections for birthing and rearing, such as lambing materials, colostrum and nutrition, birthing aids and lubricants, castration equipment, colour markers, disinfectants and disease control.

The identification and animal handling range includes sheep and cattle tags, weighing systems and loading bars, EID readers, feeders and drinkers, as well as handling equipment and livestock races. For herd health, anthelmintics, boluses, supplements, syringes, needles, vaccinators and bolus applicators are offered, along with vaccine fridges.

Electric fencing

The company describes itself as one of the largest electric fencing suppliers in the UK. Its catalogue includes electric fence energisers, posts, insulators, wires, conductive tapes and ropes, earth stakes, connectors, tensioners, fence testers, gates and handles, nets, reels and solar panels. It works with brands such as Gallagher, Hotline and Pulsara.

Equestrian and horse care

For the equestrian sector, Tanner Trading sells a wide range of riding and care items. The riding section includes bits and accessories, bridles, headpieces, girths, reins, saddle pads and numnahs, stirrups and leather goods. Horse care covers bandages and protectors, skin products, sunscreens, first aid and wound care, supplements, hoof care with farrier tools, and an extensive variety of rugs: stable, turnout, sweat, fly, travel and cleaning and storage accessories.

Rider clothing and equipment includes competition wear, riding breeches, chaps and gaiters, country boots, riding boots, safety footwear, gloves, helmets and back and body protectors, as well as whips, spurs and competition accessories.

Workwear and professional footwear

The workwear section is aimed at demanding environments such as agriculture, construction and the trades. The store supplies safety boots, waterproofs, gloves and work trousers from brands such as Buckler, Bekina and Dunlop.

Poultry, gardening and other products

The poultry range responds to the growing number of people keeping chickens and other birds. It includes netting, Nettex healthcare products, feeders, drinkers and coops. There are also gardening, pet, pest and vermin control sections, with items such as bird deterrents, insect and rodent control, mole traps and other wildlife deterrents.

For children, the store offers hundreds of toys inspired by real-world vehicles and machinery, such as Rolly ride-on tractors, scale model excavators, construction toys, farm figures and toy tractors from brands such as Bruder, Rolly, Siku and Jamara.

Service and operation

The company serves customers through its online store and receives visits by appointment only. The catalogue shows customer reviews and a blog section with content on animal care and products. Its headquarters are at Miller Business Park, Station Road, Liskeard, Cornwall.

Location and contact

Miller Business Park, Station Road, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 4DA · Phone: 01579 321703 · Email: sales@tannertrading.co.uk · Hours: Visits by appointment only.