New Holland new Sales Manager keeps sights fixed on local focus
James has had a full and varied career in agriculture since graduating from college, having worked for a major manufacturer, run a large dealership, and set up his own agricultural dealership business. He is eager to continue New Holland’s dedication to expert, local service and his valuable experience will be a big strength in delivering […]
Andy Newbold appointed new President of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers IAgrE
A member of the organisation since 1993 and a Chartered Engineer, Andy also runs NEWMAC Ltd, an engineering risk management consultancy business and publishes Pro Operator, the specialist technical magazine for all NRoSO registered sprayer operators. The son of a Cumbrian fell farmer, Andy studied agricultural engineering at Harper Adams University. Commenting on his appointment […]
Alltech recruits experience
Mark Townsend joins Alltech as regional Ruminant Specialist for the South of England, where he will be supporting key customers from the south east across to the south west continuing to strengthen links between Alltech, farmers and the feed industry. “I will be working closely with both farmers and the feed industry,” says Mark, “promoting […]
Lincolnshire companies appoint Sales Director
With over 30 years’ experience behind him and an enviable track record of success in the farm machinery environment, Gordon will be splitting his time between the Leadenham based sprayer manufacturer and Louth Tractors who have just completed their first successful year of trading under the ownership of AW Smith (Farm Machinery) Ltd. Robert Willey, […]
Wool Board members re-appointed
Three members of the British Wool Marketing Board continue their appointment with the Board for a further three-year period. They are: Malcolm Corbett – English Northern Region Ian Buchanan – Northern Ireland Nigel Williams – English Central Welcoming the Board Members back to their current roles BWMB Chief Executive Officer Ian Hartley said all three […]
New Chairman for British Carrot Growers’ Association
The new Chairman will be meeting with some of the UK’s largest carrot producers over the next few months to form a comprehensive picture of the direction that BCGA members would like to see the industry moving in. Hobson, who has been farming carrots for over 20 years on Naburn Hill Farm where his father, […]
HGCA Board appointments announced
Two new members have been appointed to the HGCA Board for a three-year term. Grain and biofuels consultant Richard Whitlock has joined as a trade representative alongside Rutland farmer Andrew Brown as a grower representative. Mr Whitlock has spent a 35-year career in grain trading at Frontier Agriculture, Banks Cargill and Sidney Banks […]
DairyCo appoints two new research managers
Two new Research Managers will be joining the DairyCo research and development (R&D) team this spring. Dr Judith Capper will join DairyCo as Senior R&D Manager on 19 March. Judith gained a PhD at Harper Adams University College and is currently assistant professor of Dairy Science, at Washington State University. Previously she has […]
Carmarthenshire farmer is new FUW Animal Health Committee Chairman
Farmers’ Union of Wales Carmarthenshire county vice chairman Catherine Nakielny was today elected chairman of the union’s new animal health and welfare committee. Miss Nakielny, 34, of Blaennant, Talley, near Llandeilo, has previously worked as an independent sheep consultant for two-and-a-half years and also helps run the 350-acre family upland sheep farm. She […]
