Does Farming On Line Still Exist?

[Frank-the-Wool]

Many years ago in the mists of time I signed up to Farming On Line, originally called FOL I think.

Before Gmail and other such bits of better tech they were ahead of the game and for years I have had an email address that I had used for BCMS and other business emails which prevented loads of Spam.
I received a couple of letters to say that emails to that address were no longer working and were rejected.
More annoying is that BCMS no longer works.

I tried to phone the number and it is never answered and have left a number of messages, worryingly when I call from my mobile it suggests the phone number is for "Shanks J and M", I have looked on Google but that does not seem to exist.
The website no longer has an email so it is impossible to send a message. It tells you to log in but because my email address is not recognised that is impossible as well.
They do have a Facebook page and have left a message on that but nothing happens.

I have paid a subscription which will be the last one and would like to get my cattle movements completed as I have a large number to do but BCMS will only email the one they have on file which of course isn't working.
It is bloody frustrating

 

[Lincsman]

Just searched it and logged in ok, but my email isnt a FOL one and had to do password reset.

 

[Frank-the-Wool]

Just searched it and logged in ok, but my email isnt a FOL one and had to do password reset.

I can't do a password reset because it won't recognise the farmline.com email

 

[Lincsman]

0870 909 0902 is a number at the top of the page if thats any help.

I vaguely remember my email being [email protected]... or com., is that the same website?

 

[Exfarmer]

well I still get regular emails from them , I must check which address they use. Sadly deleted one this morning

 

[Lincsman]

Welcome to Farming Online e-mail Support SETTINGS - 0870 909 0902
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farming.co.uk
farmline.com
farming.me.uk
countryside.uk.net

e-mail settings for domain: farming.co.uk

Setting	IMAP	POP†
username:	same as e-mail address	same as e-mail address
incoming host:	imap.farming.co.uk	pop3.farming.co.uk
outgoing host::	smtp.farming.co.uk	smtp.farming.co.uk
authentication:	ON	ON
security††:	SSL/TLS enabled	SSL/TLS enabled

• Too many attempts with incorrect SSL, or password configurations will cause an IP ban, blocking all subsequent attempts for 3hrs. Therefore we recommend confirming the password via webmail or password manager and understanding the device level of TLS/SSL support beforehand.
• Refer to your software vendor (Microsoft/Apple etc) for assistance on applying these settings to your device
• Make a full backup of important e-mail and contacts before attempting any settings changes
• Contact your software vendor before switching settings between POP and IMAP.
• † General industry guidance: If e-mail is accessed via 1 device only use either POP/IMAP. If e-mail is accessed via many devices use IMAP settings on all devices.
• †† If the device software does not support TLSv1.2 (for IMAP/POP3/SMTP) - disable SSL/TLS.

About Farming Online
Established in 1995 as an ISP and information provider exclusively for UK agriculture. Expanded into smart phone app development and unique tailored regional content for growers and producers.
Farming Online Ltd · PO Box 22 · Much Wenlock · TF13 9AD · 0870 909 0902

 

[Frank-the-Wool]

I have tried phoning and left messages but no one answers.
I put a message on Facebook and the last time it used Twitter was May 20.
They do not have an email unless you log in to the website which needs your email to work which it isn't.

The whole set up is useless.

 

[Sonoftheheir]

Ah yes darling online, last email news letter thing I got was in Nov last year.

Always found it to be about a week out of date with news?

 

[Jellyfarm]

Interested in this as I run a farmline.com e-mail address for business. Just tried a few clicks on old Farming online emails received and no connection.
Last one received was 09/12/20 saying maintenance due ???
Not looking good
J

 

[steveR]

well I still get regular emails from them , I must check which address they use. Sadly deleted one this morning

Same here, not usually worth the read through, but the odd nugget creeps in.

Had a couple of interesting apps that essentially died as I recall/

 

[TripleSix]

FARMING ONLINE LTD people - Find and update company information - GOV.UK

FARMING ONLINE LTD - Free company information from Companies House including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity

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[Exfarmer]

here we go, had another email from them this morning
Came in via my regular address not my old Farmline one.
just adverts from Bayer but included contact details on the bottom

You have received this email having signed up to Farming Online via farming.co.uk or one of our smartphone apps. Unsubscribe/manage the type of e-mails you receive from Farming Online (website sign-in required using ). ID**** Farming Online are registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) Registration reference: ZA313912. Under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request all personal data that we store about you, to receive, review, amend or erase. To do this, simply contact us via the form www.farming.co.uk/contact, call 0870 909 0902, or write to the postal address below. ICO guidelines recommend that any such request is actioned within 30 days. t: 0870 909 0902 · Contact us Farming Online Ltd · PO Box 22 · Much Wenlock · TF13 9AD​

 

[Frank-the-Wool]

I did eventually make contact with someone but it was through Facebook.
Not sure what is going on as the phone number and leaving a message doesn't work.
The person who I had correspondence did help but I thought it was all a bit reluctant. I won't be renewing my subscription.

 

[upnortheast]

FARMING ONLINE LTD people - Find and update company information - GOV.UK

FARMING ONLINE LTD - Free company information from Companies House including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity

find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk

Well behind with sending their accounts to companies house.
Sometimes ( but not always ) a bad sign

 

[Highland Mule]

Well behind with sending their accounts to companies house.
Sometimes ( but not always ) a bad sign

Everything looks on time to me.

 

[Jon]

My business e-mail address is with them, use it all the time.

They did have a tie up with Daisy communications, so may have caused confusion ?