Rural law expert gives thoughts on farm safety
Principal Lecturer in Law and Taxation: Carrie de Silva comments; “Yet again, a death has been reported where a man in his 60s was walking through cattle in a field with public access. He and his older brother, who was also badly injured, were walking with a dog in Turleigh, Wiltshire on May 13 when […]
Stephen strengthens CLA team in Cheshire and North Shropshire
A familiar face to many in the region through his interest in shooting and country sports, Stephen will be responsible for managing the growth of the Association in the area. Having worked for many years in rural property development, Stephen brings first-hand experience of a range of issues that affect the CLA’s members including planning […]
Triple success for Scottish rapeseed oil producer
Mackintosh of Glendaveny, based north of Aberdeen, will see its range of products being sold in Dubai and throughout the Middle East and appearing on the shelves of twenty of Sainsbury’s Scottish stores for the first time. The company, which already supplies rapeseed oil products to 64 of Tesco’s Scottish stores, will see that arrangement […]
Future Rural Funding Debate
All are welcome to discuss, with Defra, the priorities and objectives of the next rural development programme. The event, taking place on Monday 20 May, from 15:30-19:30, at Holiday Inn, Scotch Corner, Darlington is one of a series being held across England where Defra and the Rural and Farming Networks will lead discussions to consider […]
Safagrow appoints Steven Flanagan
The appointment signals a new era for the privately-owned company that formulates, manufactures and packs all its own products from its headquarters at Peterborough. Steven is the FACTS -qualified former owner and director of Kor Agri Ltd and has in-depth knowledge of plant nutrition within the arable, amenity and forage sectors. His wealth of experience […]
Farm business summit aims to help farmers
Experts in banking, farming, insurance and business are expected to discuss ways to improve farmers’ access to financial support already available and to find new ways to help improve their businesses’ resilience. HSBC, Lloyds, National Farmers’ Union and The Addington Fund are among those attending the meeting at Defra headquarters. The bad weather over the […]
Hampshire supplier secures success with brand new Spinnaker contract
Northney Ice Cream, who makes all their products at Northney Farm using their own milk from their impressive Ayrshire herd, and made with only the finest natural ingredients, already supply a wide range of local shops and cafes around the Hampshire area. They are famous for their selection of over 20 delicious flavours and their […]
SDF appoints new Parts Sales and Marketing Manager
Taking on the mantle of Parts Sales and Marketing Manager for Same Deutz-Fahr is Jason Webb who will head up a team of three to expand and grow what is already a successful business for the company. Jason, whose working career has been involved in agricultural machinery, joins SDF from Agco where he was Business […]
NFYFC elects new President as Matt Baker steps down
Members voted in Poul Christensen, who served as President Elect in 2012, to be the Federation’s new President at the NFYFC’s Annual General Meeting in Blackpool on the 5th May. Matt Baker attended the meeting to officially hand over the Presidency and to make presentations to award winners including the Senior Member of the Year. […]
