Vodaphone UK launches national programme focused on rural notspots
Vodafone UK has launched a national programme giving up to 100 rural communities across the UK the opportunity to apply for mobile access. Vodafone is calling for communities to work together, in partnership with their local MP, to apply for the installation of Vodafone’s innovative Open Sure Signal technology in their villages and hamlets and […]
Dugdale Nutrition remains ‘fiercely independent’
In an era when feed companies, meat processors, milk buyers are consolidating into large national and, in some cases international, businesses Dugdale Nutrition remains fiercely independent as a family run and owned company, in touch with its roots and its customers, managing director Matt Dugdale told visitors to the company’s new £1m feed blend facility. […]
New branch manager at John Deere
Antony Scott has been appointed managing director for John Deere Limited in the UK and Ireland. He replaces Richard Johnson, who has been appointed marketing director for the Deere & Company global tractor platform and will move to the company’s regional headquarters in Mannheim, Germany. Antony joined John Deere in 1975. He has served in […]
Sir Philip Dilley appointed Chairman of the Environment Agency
Sir Philip Dilley has been confirmed as the new Chairman of the Environment Agency and will take up the post on 8th September 2014. Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss said: “This is a vital role which carries major responsibilities. I am delighted to have confirmed Sir Philip Dilley as Chairman of the Environment Agency and I […]
RPA boss says agency faces toughest test yet on CAP
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) faces one of the most challenging periods in its history, according to chief executive Mark Grimshaw. Speaking at the publication of its 2014/15 Business Plan, Mr Grimshaw said the key challenge for 2014/15 would be preparing RPA people and customers for a smooth transition to the new CAP schemes. Working […]
The Prince’s Countryside Fund invests over £600,000 in inspiring Countryside Initiatives
The Prince’s Countryside Fund has announced today, during National Countryside Week, that it will be investing over £600,000 in valuable rural projects, which are working to protect and sustain the British countryside. The Prince’s Countryside Fund, which has contributed £4.4 million in grants in the four years since its inception, was set up by HRH […]
Hundreds sign up for free CAP Reform seminar online
More than 220 people have signed up to attend a free online seminar on Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Reform and greening next week. The event is being held jointly by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) and Farming Advice Service (FAS) for farming advisors who were unable to attend one of the recent CAP Reform seminars […]
Fraud warning for farmers
NatWest and RBS are warning businesses to be vigilant after a new twist on an old scam has seen businesses in the farming community lose hundreds of thousands of pounds so far this year. The scam, which has impacted both customers and non bank customers, often starts with a call purporting to be from the […]
CLA welcomes appointment of Liz Truss as Environment Secretary
The CLA today (15 July) welcomed new Environment Secretary Liz Truss and urged her to keep the revitalisation of the rural economy at the forefront of Defra’s agenda. Speaking immediately after the announcement of her appointment, CLA President Henry Robinson welcomed Mrs Truss into the role and said the CLA looks forward to working with […]
