Common Agricultural Policy joint statement agreed by NFU, CLA, TFA and Defra
There are choices in how we do this, in particular regarding implementation of the new Direct Payments Scheme, how “greening” will be delivered; what the Rural Development Programme should include to achieve its aims; what that will cost and how that cost is funded. We want to implement in ways that enhance farmers’ competitiveness, the […]
Drive to remove red tape from the agriculture sector
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has today called for views on how the Government can make regulation less burdensome for businesses and others in agriculture, animal health and welfare, plant health and forestry. This is the latest group of regulations to be reviewed under the Government’s Red Tape Challenge, which was launched in April 2011 to […]
HES Tractec Appointed by Comer Industries as Authorised UK Distributor
HES Tractec, a specialist supplier of genuine parts for the agricultural, construction and waste management industries, has been appointed as an authorised UK distributor for the mechatronic solutions provider, Comer Industries, following the signing of an enhanced distribution agreement that targets OEM companies. With an annual turnover in excess £300 million and over 1,200 employees, […]
Volac recognised for international success
The International Track 200 lists Britain’s private companies with the fastest growing international sales over the last two years. Commenting on the announcement, Volac Chief Executive James Neville said: “Volac is an ambitious business which focuses on providing dairy nutrition for improved productivity and health in livestock and to help people lead healthier and more […]
Exosect announce further funding
The investment comes from its existing investor base and from ClearlySo, the social entrepreneur’s funding network. Martin Brown, Managing Director at Exosect comments, “This investment is a further testament to the versatility of our platform technology, Entostat. We have demonstrated its potential as a sustainable delivery system for a wide range of applications, ranging from […]
Farmers and growers urged to shape NFU CAP talks
Attention now turns to how Defra will implement the new policy and these meetings will help NFU Senior CAP Adviser Gail Soutar, senior NFU officials and officeholders as they continue to negotiate final terms. Ms Soutar said: “After 21 months of negotiating, the European decision makers have just about come to a final agreement on […]
Online SPS claims surpass paper for first time
By the final June 10 deadline more that 104,000 applications had been made, with 55,800 submitted electronically – some 54 percent. The number of farmers using RPA’s own SPS Online service increased from 38,500 in 2012 to just under 51,600 – a huge rise of 34 percent. A further 4,200 applications were made using farm […]
Work with local farmers wins East of England Co-op a national award
The East of England Co-operative Society has been recognised for its commitment to supporting the regional economy by being awarded a ‘Business in the Community’ award at a ceremony attended by the Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday 5th July. Having already secured the regional Dairy Crest Rural Action Award in the 2013 Responsible Business […]
Key appointment for McArthur Group
Steven has over 25 years’ experience across a broad range of sectors within the building materials market, most recently with flooring wholesaler and distributor Sheffield Insulation Group (SIG) where he was Commercial Director for four years during which time he helped deliver significant sales growth in a very competitive market. McArthur Chief Executive Sam McArthur […]
