Tax returns the key to tax savings
With the deadline for filing online tax returns fast approaching, including the correct information on a tax return and making the most of current legislation could be the key to big savings this tax year, according to pension and investments provider, NFU Mutual. Sean McCann, personal finance specialist at the Mutual, gives a […]
Dr Kenneth Baker appointed as Chairman of the Board of World Agriculture Forum (WAF)
Dr. Kenneth Baker has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the World Agricultural Forum, succeeding Dr. Leonard J. Guarraia who has held the post since he founded the Forum in 1997. The World Agricultural Forum (WAF) seeks to create awareness and educate all stakeholders about the critical role agriculture plays in rural […]
Jean-Pierre Princen Appointed Head of Gomar Laboratories
Jean-Pierre Princen, 55, a well-known figure in the Agro-Industry world, is taking over the leadership of the Gomar Group, a company specialized in sustainable technologies for productive Agriculture. The French Gomar Group, which specializes in particular in Sea Technologies for Agriculture, has announced the arrival February 15th 2012 of its new Chief Executive Officer, […]
Latest Gleadell Fetiliser report
UREA In the last week we have seen the Urea market continue to correct downwards, however, prices may have now found a floor after a bearish couple of weeks. As stated in last week’s report, with up to 40% of Nitrogen left to be bought in the UK this equates to nearly 800,000mt of […]
Gleadell grains & oilseed market report
GRAIN MARKETS Jonathan Lane, Trading Manager USDA raises US and global corn/wheat stocks – world wheat stocks projected at a 12-year high. COCERAL raises its EU-27 soft wheat 2011/12 crop estimates to 129.64mnl/t, up from 128.39mnl/t in October. France sees 2012/13 winter wheat area at 5.06mln ha, up 1.2% on the year. Strategie Grains sees […]
Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) appoint new Chief Executive
John Lee, Chairman of the Council of DCAA, announced today that the Board of Management has approved the appointment of Richard Maunder as their new Chief Executive (Designate). Mervyn Hosking, the current Chief Executive and Association Secretary, announced his decision to retire after 12 years distinguished service after the 2012 Devon County Show. Richard […]
Cheers raised for UK malting barley based on buoyant markets and good reputation abroad
UK spring malting barley growers could have reasons to cheer for the New Year with buoyant markets and successful UK exports, suggest industry experts. According to Stuart Shand, sales director and malting trader for international merchant Gleadell Agriculture, factors such as increasing world beer demand, decreasing world barley area, and only just enough […]
New appointment for Plant Syence
With the introduction of new products and continued development of the business, Plant Syence has announced the appointment of Danny Baker as its new Business Development Manager. Danny joins the company on 12th December and will be managing accounts in the UK and continental Europe. Plant Syence develops unique technologies supported by independent […]
New Pig specialist role at NSF-CMi Certification
NSF-CMi has appointed Karl Pendlebury as Livestock Manager. Karl, who has worked for a number of years as an assessor for the Genesis QA scheme, has now taken up a new role at NSF-CMi Certification and will be responsible for all pig assurance and assessor related matters for Genesis and other schemes. He […]
