RSPCA celebrates success of Hunting Act with landmark case
The RSPCA celebrated the success of its first ever prosecution of a traditional hunt when the Heythrop Hunt today pleaded guilty to four charges of intentionally hunting a fox with dogs on several occasions* (17 December) – an activity illegal under the Act. The case, based on footage of foxes being deliberately chased by dogs, […]
FUW issues Single Payment fraudsters warning
The Farmers’ Union of Wales today warned Welsh farmers that they may become the target for fraudsters seeking to obtain their bank details over the telephone or online to coincide with the release of their Single Farm Payments. “The Welsh Government and other UK agriculture departments have already been made aware by UK banks that […]
New Commercial Director for Cox Agri
Cox Agri, which markets brands such as ZeeTags, Heiniger, Phillips and Farmers Choice nutritional supplements, has grown its turnover by more than 60% since 2007, and says Sophie’s appointment will ensure that growth continues. “I’m delighted to be joining a business which recognises quality, service and the vitally important relationship between farmer and merchant,” explains […]
NBA strengthens its UK Board
The co-options come as a result of nominations from existing members in order to bring broader expertise and knowledge from different sectors of the beef industry and the UK. At the Board meeting held yesterday it was very clear that this increasingly youthful Board with it’s new ideas and fresh approach will consolidate the NBA’s […]
CLA welcomes Chancellor’s increase of Annual Investment Allowance for machinery
CLA President Harry Cotterell said: “This means farmers will be able to claim 100 percent capital allowances against their earnings on up to a quarter of a million pounds of equipment a year, for the two years from January 2013. This could kick-start investment in farm machinery, renewable energy projects and other diversified rural businesses.” […]
All change at Dalton ID Ltd
In order to stay one step ahead, Dalton ID Ltd has undergone many changes throughout its 65 years. Concentrating primarily on designing and manufacturing identification solutions for the farming industry, this leading ear tag supplier, based in Henley on Thames, has recently invested both time and money into expanding its assets not only out on […]
New Chief Executive for Royal Welsh Agricultural Society
He has been in charge of front-line policing for the whole of Dyfed and Powys as head of the four police divisions in the force area. A farmer’s son from Newbridge-on-Wye he has become a well known figure throughout Mid Wales since transferring to Dyfed-Powys Police from the London Metropolitan Police in 1992. He took […]
Finkley Down Farm Park set for re-build after fire
BCM, specialists in rural property operating throughout Southern England, are delighted to announce that, along with Finkley Down Farm Park near Andover, have obtained planning approval for replacement buildings following a large fire which burnt down the farm’s play barn and damaged a further building. The new buildings will be 997-sq.ft. and not only replace […]
Agricultural expert warns that new self-storage VAT rules could catch out farmers
New rules introduced from October 1 saw 20% VAT charged on self-storage – the letting of space to a third party in which to store their own goods. Previously self-storage was exempt from VAT. Paul Laird, a partner at the High Wycombe firm, said: “On the face of it the new rules did not affect […]
