Loan from Finance Wales helps Bridgend tractor and agricultural machinery specialist to continue expanding
A £160,000 loan from Finance Wales has helped the new owner of JG Plant, the Bridgend-based New Holland tractor and agricultural machinery specialist to expand the business. Gareth Rees bought the family business in 2013 when its former owner retired, safeguarding 15 jobs and has since strengthened the company’s position in its existing markets and […]
Drop-in Centre opening hours extended ahead of BPS deadline
Almost 60,000 completed Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) applications have now been received by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) – but with one week remaining, farmers are urged to submit their BPS 2015 applications as soon as possible. Farmers who have not yet submitted their claim forms should take them to one of 50 drop-in centres […]
Wilberfoss agricultural machinery company in Trading Standards crackdown
A couple from Wilberfoss running a business selling agricultural machinery have been forced to make a promise to a court not to make misleading statements when selling their goods. Alan and Christine Farrow of Southfield Farm, York Road, Wilberfoss, appeared before York County Court and were forced to give legally binding undertakings promising that from […]
OMSCo appoints new managing director
Richard Hampton, the Organic Milk Suppliers Co-operative (OMSCo) former chief operating officer, has been appointed as managing director. Commenting on the announcement, OMSCo’s Chairman Nicholas Saphir said “The Board of OMSCo is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard as Managing Director. Richard has been involved over the last 12 years in successfully developing the […]
More than half of BPS 2015 claims submitted as deadline approaches
Over 50 percent (44,800) of completed Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) applications have now been received by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) – but with two weeks remaining farmers are urged to submit their BPS 2015 applications as soon as possible. Ahead of the 15 June deadline for BPS claims, farmers still have time to post […]
CIS appoints new team member
The Cattle Information Service (CIS) has recruited a new Assistant Area Manager to support the agriculture team. Shropshire based farmer’s son, Michael Whittaker will be fulfilling the new position, covering Herefordshire, Shropshire, the Wirral Peninsula, Worcestershire, Clwyd, Gwynedd, Powys and Wrexham. As Assistant Area Manager, Michael will be liaising with farmers about the services that […]
New powers for landowners dealing with illegally fly-grazed horses as law comes into force
The new Control of Horses Act comes into force in England today (26 May) giving landowners greater powers to deal with horses left illegally on their land. The CLA, which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses, worked closely with a coalition of rural organisations and animal welfare charities to drive the Private Members’ Bill through […]
Tong keep it in the family with new Managing Director
Tong Engineering, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of quality vegetable handling equipment has announced that Edward Tong will take over as the company’s new Managing Director. Current Managing Director Charles Tong is handing over the reigns to his son after 27 years at the helm as he takes his new role as Chairman of […]
Gregoire Besson appoints three new distributors
Lincolnshire-based Grégoire Besson UK today announced the appointment of three new distributors to sell its range of cultivation machinery. Leading agricultural machinery dealerships, RC Setchfield Ltd, Brockhills of Yorkshire Ltd and RBM Agricultural Ltd, will now champion Grégoire Besson’s full range of ploughs, disc harrows, tined cultivators and tillage equipment. RC Setchfield Ltd is a […]
