Scottish farming market stands firm despite regulatory unrest
Farmers in Scotland are remaining committed and upbeat despite the unrest caused by regulation changes and the impending referendum, according to a land and property expert. The disruption in the industry caused by recent Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) announcements was expected to result in a number of farmers selling their land and leaving the country […]
Tom Heap to support the FAB awards
RIDBA (the Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association) has made two changes to its FAB (Farm and Agricultural Buildings) awards for 2015. The entry criteria period for completed working buildings has been extended from January 2013 to December 2014 to give potential entrants two whole years’ worth of projects to consider relevant for the […]
Organic change at South Devon Organic Producers
South Devon Organic Producers (SDOP) announce the appointment of a new non-executive Chairman. John Walter Symons, the present Chairman, is stepping down and the Board have asked Malcolm Colegate to take over the chairmanship. John Walter-Symons said ‘Because of the current opportunities in the organic vegetable market, this is an appropriate time for the […]
Philip Burgess joins Potato Council
The communications and knowledge transfer team at Potato Council has a new team leader, Dr Philip Burgess, who brings a breadth of technical, scientific and commercial expertise gained from a career dedicated to potatoes. “We have a very strong, cohesive and committed potato team and with Philip taking the communications role, I know levy-payers will […]
New Chairman for CLA Warwickshire Branch
A leading agricultural lawyer and rural business expert has taken over as chair of the CLA Warwickshire branch. Paul Rice, a partner at Leamington-based law firm Wright Hassall, has taken over at the helm from the 9th Marquess of Hertford, Lord Hertford of Ragley Hall, who held the position for two years. Formed in 1907, […]
The Co-operative Group agrees to sale of Farms business to Wellcome Trust
The Co-operative Group (“The Co-operative”) today announces the sale of its Farms business to the Wellcome Trust * (“the Trust”). The sale reflects The Co-operative’s decision to focus on its core Retail and Consumer Services divisions, including Food, Funeralcare, General Insurance and Legal Services. The net proceeds of the Farms sale will be used […]
NFU launches Focus on Enforcement review of local authority livestock inspections
The NFU has been selected by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) as one of two trade association and business representative groups to lead a review of red-tape under the Business Focus on Enforcement Initiative. The aim of the NFU review will be to gather evidence from an industry perspective on livestock visits […]
Countrywide Farmers in export first
3,000t of feed barley exported to Southern Ireland marks a major milestone for the Countrywide Farmers Grain team. The first export for the team, established in 2013, the shipment departed Poole docks on 21st July and will be swiftly followed by a consignment of oilseed rape to fuel the German bio diesel market. “This first […]
Welsh Farmers reminded of changes to CAP payment system
Farmers in Wales will have recently received a letter from the Welsh Government reminding them that, from January, their direct payments will be made through the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). The new BPS will replace the Single Payment Scheme and will include a new ‘greening’ requirement aimed at protecting the environment and will provide extra […]
