Schippers continue to grow
Schippers UK, one of the largest service suppliers for livestock farmers has seen their UK branch treble in size since taking over Rotech Livestock Equipment Ltd. Rotech, a firm based in Chichester, West Sussex specialised in artificial insemination-related products. With the amalgamation of Rotech and Schippers, Schippers UK are able to deal directly to […]
GTBG: The First True Agrochemical Only Buying Group
On September 1st 2011 GTBG is all set to launch. This bespoke buying group has been structured to provide expertise in the purchasing of Crop Protection inputs. At the helm of the group will be Andy Jeffrey. With over 30 years experience in the Crop Protection industry: Having worked in distribution, UK and International roles […]
SsangYong hires former Chrysler Marketing Director
The SsangYong brand is returning to Britain after a two year absence, and will spearhead its marketing focus on the new car to compete against the Hyundai ix35, Kia Sportage, Mitsubishi ASX and Nissan Qashqai. Having worked across Land Rover, Daihatsu, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge, Steve has an automotive marketing pedigree that is absolutely […]
Willmott Dixon completes state of the art livestock market
Willmott Dixon Construction has completed work on the 7 million project to create Herefords new livestock market. The company began work in July 2010. An emphasis on sustainable construction has enabled 94.7 per cent of the waste material generated by the project to be diverted away from landfill and no excavated material needed to be […]
Foreign aid could fund UK-based research into GM crops that can grow in drought-ridden Africa
The UK government is increasing Foreign Aid payments but is this aid solving a problem or just prolonging it? Whilst some of the aid does go towards in-country projects, too often this does not deliver sustainable improvements, or worse, it lines the pockets of dictators. At the same time, cuts in Government spending in agricultural […]
Check for VAT on wool sales, says NFU
Sheep farmers should check for any tax implications when selling wool to Irish merchants, the NFU has advised. It has emerged that livestock keepers may be liable to a VAT charge on a sale unless it can be proved that the wool has left the UK within three months of the sale. HM Revenue […]
CLA lobbying sees funding for superfast broadband come to fruition
The CLA is celebrating a major victory for its long-running campaign to get broadband access to rural areas as the Government today (16 August) announced funding of 363million to roll-out a superfast broadband network to rural homes and businesses. The Association has been calling for public sector money to provide superfast broadband in the countryside […]
Supplies of oilseed rape herbicides come under pressure
Reduced availability and increased demand for metazachlor-based products means that the quantity available to oilseed rape growers for pre-emergence application will be greatly reduced, according to the UKs leading farm inputs purchasing and crop marketing business. The UK oilseed rape acreage has increased considerably this year, but in the short-term the availability of metazachlor-based products […]
Localism Bill still clashes with spirit of Big Society, says CLA
The CLA today (15 August) said the Governments summary of responses to its consultation on proposals for Community Right to Buy and Assets of Community Value in the Localism Bill is still in conflict with David Camerons Big Society agenda. The proposals will allow communities and local authorities to acquire the right to put land […]
