Agri-supplies provider Quinns of Baltinglass will remain open for business at the present time, with some changes to operations in place in light of Covid-19.
William Quinn explained that the way branches, stores and yards operate has changed “out of necessity”.
Speaking yesterday, Monday, March 30, Quinn said: “All our agri-store locations are operating with a ‘call and collect’ system from today.
This is in the best interest of our customers and staff. Our delivery options are still there as an option too. However, given how hectic everything is at the moment we would advise farmers to please give a minimum of four working days’ notice for all feed, seed, fertiliser and spray delivery orders. Collect where you can.
“This crisis is like no other and we will all have to pull harder together to get past it – which we will. During these strange times please rest assured that Quinns mill and all our agri-store locations remain open, fully stocked and fully-manned to serve all your essential farming needs,” Quinn stressed.
He continued: “The Government has asked everyone to do their bit and Quinns will continue to serve farmers.
“The farming community has always shown great cooperation in times of need and this time we need it most. Quinns has a great team of dedicated people willing and able to serve you through these strange and stressful times,” Quinn concluded.
The main points of Quinns’ new operating procedures are as follows:
- Agri-stores open for essential supplies;
- Operating a call and collect system at all branches;
- Unable to serve non-essential paint/gardening/hardware customers due to Government guidance;
- Technical sales advisors available by phone (or for crop walking by appointment);
- Limited number of customers allowed in shop at one time (numbers vary depending on store size);
- No browsing;
- Limit of one person per party (no children);
- Queues marked with 2m gaps (inside and outside the store);
- Please respect social distancing;
- Customers must remain in their vehicles to be loaded;
- Card payments preferable where possible;
- Customers should give a minimum of four working days’ notice for all feed, seed, fertiliser and spray delivery orders.