Print story clarification – Single Farm Payment date
We would like to point out that in our March printed edition, it was stated by Moneycorp that the deadline for Single Farm patment applications was 4th April. It was not made clear that this was for Northern Ireland and was not applicable for England. The actual deadline for applications in England is 16th May. […]
GYS expand again with 4 new appointments
GYS Ltd, the French welding equipment and battery charger manufacturer, has announced that it has appointed 4 new personnel as the UK operations continue to expand in the UK market. Neil White has been appointed Area Sales Manager, East Midlands. He brings with him considerable experience is sales and sales support within the tooling and […]
Gleadell Market Report
GRAIN MARKETS – David Sheppard, managing director Ukrainian farm ministry reports that farmers are likely to increase the sown area for the 2011 grain crop to 15.7mln hectares, from about 15.2mln in 2010. The area under grains could be larger by 528,000 hectares. The farm ministry also reports 56% of the winter grain crops are in good […]
Gleadell Fertiliser Report
FERTILISER MARKETS NPK compounds are firm, with 15-15-15 and 16-16-16 trading up in Europe 10-15pt on early February prices. This follows strong phosphates prices and the recent hike in EU nitrates levels. India continues to stall in contract pricing any forward Phosphate – this is only adding to the bullish tone of the market. New […]
Harper Adams appoints Professor of Agricultural Engineering
Precision farming and smart machines expert Simon Blackmore has been appointed Professor of Agricultural Engineering at Harper Adams University College. Professor Blackmore has earned a worldwide reputation as a key figure in the research and development of agricultural technology systems. This includes investigation of how satellite and information technologies can be used to improve farming […]
Proprietory Estoppel – a farm without a field
It is very likely only a small number of British farmers and landowners will be familiar with the legal term proprietary estoppel but according to a leading litigation lawyer, this problematic inheritance loophole can cause years of anguish for many farming families. Robert Weston, a partner at Midland-based MFG Solicitors, is determined that farmers across […]
Gleadell Fertiliser Report
FERTILISER MARKETS Calum Findlay, fertiliser trader NPK comgleadell fertiliser market reportpounds are firm, with 15-15-15 and 16-16-16 trading up in Europe 10-15pt on early February prices. This follows strong phosphates prices and the recent hike in EU nitrates levels. India continues to stall in contract pricing any forward Phosphate, this is only adding to the […]
Gleadell Market Report
GRAIN MARKETS – David Sheppard, managing director WHEAT The USDA reports that US farmers are likely to plant 92mln acres to corn this year, up from 88.2 last year. However, the USDA also reported that plantings will likely fail to refill stocks enough to quell the surge in price. CWB sees Canadian 2011/12 all-wheat crop […]
Gleadell Market Report
GRAIN MARKETS – David Sheppard, managing director Argentinas Government sees the 2010/11 wheat harvest rising to 14.7mln/t, up from 14mln/t in January. Egypts GASC purchases 235,000 tonnes (115tmt US/120tmt French) soft wheat for April 20-30 shipment. Total purchases since July 1st are estimated at 5.22mln/t, compared with 5.53mln/t for last season. Chinas drought-stricken wheat area falls […]
