New Chairman for UK Dairy Farmers Forum
Rex Ward, a dairy farmer from North Cornwall, has been elected Chairman of the UK Dairy Farmers Forum. Rex succeeds Roger Evans, who has been responsible for steering the Forum for the last two years. Lyndon Edwards from Chepstow has been elected Vice Chairman. Commenting on his election, Rex Ward said:Under Roger Evans chairmanship, the […]
Spinning Clock secures lucrative AHDB role
Spinning Clock, the UK-based event management agency, has been appointed to a roster of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). The appointment will see Spinning Clock competing with other shortlisted companies to provide stand design and audio-visual services, worth 4m over four years, for events and shows until 2014. The AHDB is a relatively […]
Fresh start for Stanhay with Grimme UK
Grimme UK has been appointed as the sole UK distributor for precision drill manufacturer Stanhay Webb, initially through its own retail outlets based at Swineshead, York, Shrewsbury and Ladybank. Stanhay Webb Ltd, was successfully purchased out of administration in March 2010 by a team of its former directors and management. The company has also recently […]
Working demo launches Yorks McCormick tractor sales outlet
A new business venture between Barnsley farm machinery dealership N&S Moorhouse and the distributor of McCormick tractors in Britain was launched with a working demonstration of tractors and equipment close to the companys premises at Barugh. Farmers visited the event to find out more about the newly-signed partnership between AgriArgo UK based at Harworth near […]
Yorkshire farmers son takes on new role
A Yorkshire farmers son has been appointed to help agricultural equipment dealers supply the most suitable tractors for the needs of their farming customers. Phil Maw, who comes from a farming family and still lives in his home area near Pickering, North Yorkshire, has been appointed to the role of northern area manager by AgriArgo […]
New McCormick tractor sales and service outlet in Yorkshire
Parts and service support coverage for McCormick tractor users in North Yorkshire has been improved with the appointment of a new dealer based in Dishforth between Ripon and Thirsk. Frank and Barbara Wards A1 Tractors partnership runs a tractor and equipment hire fleet and has provided cost-effective workshop services and parts supply to local farmers […]
Rotam appoints new Sales and Marketing manager
Rotam appoints new Sales and Marketing manager to deliver expanding crop protection portfolio Agrochemical manufacturer Rotam Europe has appointed Paul Savage as Sales and Marketing manager for its UK, Ireland and Scandinavian business. With an extensive knowledge of agronomy, and experience of product manufacturing, Paul will take responsibility for bringing a substantial portfolio of new […]
IAgrE Fellow Dr John Stafford selected as President-Elect of new Precision Agriculture Society
A new international Society of Precision Agriculture launched at the 10th International Conference on Precision Agriculture in Denver USA, has elected Professor Raj Khosla of Colorado State University as President for two years and Dr John Stafford of Bedford President-Elect. Dr Stafford, of Silsoe Solutions UK, a Fellow of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers, Chartered […]
IIRSM welcomes new director
The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) has welcomed Barry Holt as Director of Policy and Research. The newly created role will facilitate the investigation of research opportunities – part of the charitable aims of IIRSM. Barry will also work closely with Chief Executive Brian Nimick to raise the international profile of IIRSM. […]
