Record first quarter for Polaris
Polaris Industries Inc. recorded in April 2014, the 18th consecutive quarter of record earnings. First quarter sales increased 19% to $888.3 million, setting a new record for the first quarter of the year. In turn, operating income increased 24% to $126.7 million in the same period. Scott Wine, Polaris’ Chairman and CEO, attributed this exceptional performance […]
Lloyds Bank grows Agriculture team by 20 per cent
Following consistent growth over the past five years in demand among farmers for lending and specialist banking guidance, Lloyds Bank has announced its intention to significantly strengthen its Agriculture division. Andrew Naylor has been appointed UK Director of Agriculture and will now be leading one of the largest agricultural banking teams in the UK, supported […]
Beware VAT costs on farm accommodation
New Permitted Development rules, which should benefit the rural sector by simplifying the planning process, unfortunately carry unforeseen tax implications, says head of rural services Andrew Vickery. “Under the new rules, planning consent is not required for, say, conversion of redundant outbuildings into residential accommodation. However, to secure VAT relief, planning consent must have been […]
Apply now for cash to promote and inform on EU agricultural produce
Producers of one or more of the products listed below can apply for up to half the cost of marketing their goods abroad in a scheme designed to raise awareness and increase sales of EU food products. The maximum rises to 60 percent for the promotion of fruit and vegetables intended specifically for children in […]
Tong Peal appoint new after sales manager
Tong Peal, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of vegetable grading and handling equipment, has announced the creation of a new after sales position at its national headquarters, as part of its plans to further improve the company’s excellent customer service record. Ian Evison, who has been with the company since 1995, is taking on […]
Lantra announces appointment of new Chief Executive
The Board of Trustees is delighted to announce the appointment of Marcus Potter as Lantra’s new Chief Executive; he joins the organisation on 27th May 2014. Most recently Marcus was Executive Director of Market Development with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Having started his early career in finance, Marcus gained experience across a […]
Expansion for East Anglian energy company
Impressive growth for a Suffolk energy company has led to expansion of their Woodbridge-based team. East Green Energy has appointed two new members of staff in recent weeks, boosting their commercial offering and service delivery. Danny Milne joins the business as a Service Engineer. An apprentice-trained plumbing and heating engineer, Danny learned his trade with […]
Soil scientist Professor Mark Kibblewhite appointed President of IAgrE
Mark, a Fellow of IAgrE since 2002, specialises in the assessment and management of soil resources. He has 35 years’ experience in agricultural and environmental sciences, gained in industry, government and universities. At Cranfield he was Head of the Natural Resources Department and Director of the National Soil Resources Institute. Other former roles have included […]
Recognition for family owned farm recycling firm as it wins regional award
John Warren ABP has won the Services Award at the prestigious final of the North East Business Awards held at Hardwick Hall near Darlington. The award was sponsored by NPower and a judging panel from the energy provider visited the company to evaluate its credentials and approach to service excellence. As part of the Services […]
