Important cross compliance updates now available online
A text only version of the guide will also be made available for those with slower or dial-up connections or those using mobile phones to access the internet. Farmers will also receive a booklet on the rule changes by post. This is the last time all farmers will be sent a paper copy of cross […]
Tesco and 2degrees reach new supply chain landmarks
Suppliers from across the globe are benefitting from closer relationships with Tesco thanks to the retailer’s Knowledge Hub initiative, which is celebrating the addition of its 1500th member. Tesco’s Producer Network, a similar initiative for agricultural producers and suppliers, has expanded to 828 members and is now open to all 700 Tesco dairy farmers, and […]
NFU Sugar given clear mandate to move forward on price negotiations
It came during an NFU grower meeting at the East of England showground today (Tuesday 18 June) attended by over 350 people, many representing multiple growers, and follows NFU Sugar rejecting the British Sugar price offer announcement of £30.67/t during Cereals last week. In a motion proposed from the floor, growers agreed to forward contract […]
New Holland Dealers celebrate success with prestigious national awards
New Holland has celebrated the success of its extensive dealer network awarding four accolades recognising excellence in performance and service quality. Winners included; Lloyds Ltd for Large full liner Dealer of the Year, Robert D. Webster Ltd for Medium full liner Dealer of the Year, Francis Bugler Ltd for Medium Tractor Dealer of the Year, […]
BouMatic appoint new Technical Director
BouMatic®, dairy equipment and chemical manufacturer with global headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, named Günter Korthauer Director of Technical Services today. “We listened to our Dealers and Dairy Farmers and created this new position to provide the highest quality technical support to our customers.” stated BouMatic President, Robert Luna. Mr. Korthauer joined BouMatic in April, 2013, as the Dairy Solutions Manager responsible for Europe. […]
JCB announces successor to CEO Alan Blake
Alan, 63, joined JCB in 1989 and became CEO in 2010 after holding a number of senior positions in the company and after leading the biggest production expansion in JCB’s history. Since his appointment as CEO, Alan has presided over the company’s return to sales and production growth against a backdrop of continued economic uncertainty […]
Brazil’s agribusiness opens an office in Brussels
Consolidating and growing the market share of Brazil’s agricultural products in the European market and promoting more partnerships between Brazil and the EU in the agricultural sector – these are just two of the objectives the CNA will have in mind when inaugurating its representative office in Brussels, Belgium. The CNA already has an office […]
Drive for modulation masks Government failure for a fair deal
The numbers confirm that the UK will be allocated the lowest share of funds of all member states on a per hectare basis and will also face significant reductions compared to the current budget. Speaking at the Cereals event today (Wednesday June 12), NFU President Peter Kendall will say: “Despite all of the rhetoric we […]
New service parts team gears up for Landini and McCormick sales growth
An ambition to work for a leading tractor manufacturer has been fulfilled with the appointment of Tony Hinks as area manager for service parts at AgriArgo UK, the distributor in Great Britain for Landini, McCormick and Valpadana tractors. “All my experience in the agricultural engineering industry so far has been at machinery dealers,” he says. […]
