New Chairman for LEAF Scotland
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) appoints a new chairman for its Scottish office. Dr Dave Roberts, Head of SACs (Scottish Agricultural College) Dairy Research Centre at Crichton, Dumfries and President of the British Grassland Society, has recently taken over the role from former Scottish Office Chairman, Edward Baxter. Dave Roberts has been involved with LEAF […]
Willis Sets up Agri-Business Unit to Respond to Growing Insurance Needs of Crop and Forestry Sectors
Broker Appoints Julian Roberts as Executive Director Hughes-Gibb, the specialist bloodstock, livestock and aquaculture division of Willis Group Holdings (NYSE: WSH), the global insurance broker, today announced that it is expanding its services to clients in agri-business. Broadening its expertise to include Crop and Forestry, the wholesale broker has appointed Julian Roberts as leader of […]
BVA appoints chairman of new Veterinary Development Council
The veterinary profession is taking the lead on shaping the future of large animal veterinary practice with the appointment of Professor Richard Bennett as the independent chairman of the newly-established Veterinary Development Council. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has announced the appointment of Professor Bennett, Professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Reading, ahead […]
New Chairman for UK Dairy Farmers Forum
Rex Ward, a dairy farmer from North Cornwall, has been elected Chairman of the UK Dairy Farmers Forum. Rex succeeds Roger Evans, who has been responsible for steering the Forum for the last two years. Lyndon Edwards from Chepstow has been elected Vice Chairman. Commenting on his election, Rex Ward said:Under Roger Evans chairmanship, the […]
Spinning Clock secures lucrative AHDB role
Spinning Clock, the UK-based event management agency, has been appointed to a roster of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). The appointment will see Spinning Clock competing with other shortlisted companies to provide stand design and audio-visual services, worth 4m over four years, for events and shows until 2014. The AHDB is a relatively […]
Fresh start for Stanhay with Grimme UK
Grimme UK has been appointed as the sole UK distributor for precision drill manufacturer Stanhay Webb, initially through its own retail outlets based at Swineshead, York, Shrewsbury and Ladybank. Stanhay Webb Ltd, was successfully purchased out of administration in March 2010 by a team of its former directors and management. The company has also recently […]
Working demo launches Yorks McCormick tractor sales outlet
A new business venture between Barnsley farm machinery dealership N&S Moorhouse and the distributor of McCormick tractors in Britain was launched with a working demonstration of tractors and equipment close to the companys premises at Barugh. Farmers visited the event to find out more about the newly-signed partnership between AgriArgo UK based at Harworth near […]
Yorkshire farmers son takes on new role
A Yorkshire farmers son has been appointed to help agricultural equipment dealers supply the most suitable tractors for the needs of their farming customers. Phil Maw, who comes from a farming family and still lives in his home area near Pickering, North Yorkshire, has been appointed to the role of northern area manager by AgriArgo […]
Gleadell Market Update
FEED WHEAT: The bullish US corn report and reports of disappointing corn yield has encouraged buying interest in the Chicago corn market, dragging wheat higher. OILSEED RAPE: After all the volatility and excitement we have seen in recent times, the European rapeseed futures market has been pretty flat this week FEED WHEAT The USDA report […]
