BCPC appoints new MD
BCPC has announced that Chris Todd, Managing Director will be retiring and that Julian Westaway has been appointed as his successor as of 1 April 2014. As outgoing Managing Director, Chris Todd reflects, “I am delighted that after 16 very stimulating and rewarding years at the helm of BCPC I retire having been closely involved […]
Fraud warning for farmers
Farming businesses are being warned to stay alert after a spate of scams across the sector. NatWest’s dedicated agriculture team has noticed an increase in enquiries in recent months – among both customers and non bank customers. Ian Burrow, Head of Agriculture and Renewable Energy at NatWest, said: “We’ve been alerted to a scam that […]
New chairman announced for NFU horticulture and potatoes board
Yorkshire vegetable grower Guy Poskitt has today been elected as the new chairman of the NFU national horticulture and potatoes board. Mr Poskitt is replacing Sarah Dawson, who has stepped down after five years as chairman. He was named Farmers Weekly Farmer of the Year in 2012 and produces more than 50,000 tonnes of carrots […]
Charles Sercombe back in the NFU livestock chair
Leicestershire farmer Charles Sercombe has been unanimously re-elected chairman of the NFU’s national livestock board. Mr Sercombe, who has 2,000 sheep on 200 acres at Frisby-on-the-Wreake near Melton Mowbray, took over as chairman in 2012. Andy Foot from Dorset was elected vice chairman of the board replacing Bill Mellor. “I am delighted to get this […]
Krone appoint national sales manager
Krone UK has further strengthened its UK sales team following the appointment of Richard Shelton as national sales manager. Originally from a farming family and with more than 25 years experience in agricultural sales for companies such as AGCO, Challenger and Fendt, Richard brings an excellent pedigree and huge knowledge and experience to the company. […]
New Manufacturing Director and team at William Sinclair
With its new £15m world class growing media production facility at Ellesmere Port due to open later this year, William Sinclair Horticulture has appointed Phil Welsh as Manufacturing Director together with an expanded engineering and production management team to bring the new 42-acre plant on stream. Formerly General Manager of Becker Industrial Coatings, Mr Welsh (42) has also held posts […]
2014 budget – NFU statement
The NFU says the Chancellor’s announcement to double the rate of the Annual Investment Allowance is welcome news for agriculture but it would have been better if George Osborne had made it a permanent fixture. In his speech today, Mr Osborne doubled the allowance to £500,000 and extended it until 2016 but the NFU says […]
£15,000 grants for young farming entrepreneurs in Wales
Young farming entrepreneurs in Wales looking to set up on their own for the first time could be able to claim a grant of up to £15,000 through the Young Entrants Support Scheme (YESS). Alun Davies, the Minister for Natural Resources and Food, has just approved almost £1.8 million to extend the scheme to support […]
Yara UK builds liquid fertilizer team
Yara UK, the leading fertilizer and crop nutrition specialist, is investing in its liquids operation with a key appointment in the central and south west regions. Robert Hiscock joins as Area Manager responsible for Hereford and Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Wiltshire. Working alongside Roger Brogden, Yara’s Liquids Business Manager, Mr Hiscock will also supply and […]
