Kubota announce new UK MD
Dave was previously General Manager – Sales and Marketing for Kubota’s three main product sectors – Construction, Engines and Tractor & Groundcare. His promotion to MD means he is now responsible for heading up all UK operations. Dave Roberts commented: “Kubota is a market leading brand that has earned a fantastic reputation in its core […]
Shocking 2012 weather dents farming’s bottom line
Latest Defra farm income figures show a 14 per cent decrease in the bottom line for UK agriculture, as the total income from farming (TIFF) decreased by £737million in 2012 to £4.7billion. NFU Chief Economist Phil Bicknell said: “The overall fall in farm profitability will not be a surprise for anyone in the industry. The […]
CAP budget cuts for next 7-years means urgent rethink of spending is needed
Farmer members called for a fundamental rethink of the rural development programmes after hearing that the CAP budget will be cut at a European level for the next seven years. The NFU has reiterated its commitment to continuing improvement of the farmed environment, as well as increasing agricultural production. And chairing the session, with CAP […]
New FUW Glamorgan Chairman
Vale of Glamorgan farmer Richard Walker was elected as the new county chairman of the Glamorganshire branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales during its recent annual general meeting. Mr Walker, 39, of Flaxland Farm, Llancarfan, runs the lowland family farm consisting of a mixed herd of Charolais cross Texel sheep and finishing cattle as […]
NatWest’s £500m support for farmers
The bank, under the RBS Group, has allocated the cash to farming businesses across the UK since it became the first to launch the scheme on August 1 2012. Ian Burrow, Head of Agriculture and Renewables for commercial banking at NatWest, said: “We are delighted to have hit such a milestone in continuing to show […]
New Chairman for AEA Farm Equipment Council
Having studied Agricultural Engineering at Reaseheath and Writtle College, Richard joined JCB in 1991 after a short period with Standen Engineering. Having worked in numerous agricultural sales and marketing roles at JCB, Richard relocated to the USA in 2001 to establish JCB Agriculture in North America in the position of General Manager. In 2004 he […]
New Groceries Code Adjudicator visits NFU HQ
Ms Tacon will be responsible for enforcing the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP), which covers interactions between the ten largest supermarkets with an annual turnover of over £1bn and their direct suppliers. “The public want to know that suppliers are being treated fairly and it is vital, in my role as Adjudicator, that I […]
Oxitec recognised by prestigious Frost and Sullivan award for its pioneering system of pest control
Frost and Sullivan describe Oxitec’s leading-edge pest control products as “the most environmentally-friendly and sustainable approach to pest control currently available”. The award was conferred after in-depth market research and assessment, which was independently initiated and conducted by Frost and Sullivan’s expert industry analysts. Oxitec’s innovative approach harnesses genetic technology to create ‘sterile’ insects, as […]
New President for AEA
Joe Bell, Managing Director of Kverneland Group UK Ltd, has been elected as President of the Agricultural Engineers Association for 2013/14. He has been a member of the Farm Equipment Council for the last 4 years and Chairman for the last two, and a member of the AEA Board for 5 years contributing to the […]
