New area sales manager promises support for dealers and customers
Liam Hayde has been promoted with wide experience from dealership level to manufacturer commercial role, as well as possessing a degree in agriculture from Writtle College, Essex. Liam (30), who maintains strong ties to his Irish farming family background, started his career as service manager with long-established family firm Ernest Doe in the south and […]
IFA holds Annual Meeting in Chicago
Ms. Esin Mete, CEO of Tekfen Holding’s Agri-Division and Chairwoman of Toros Agri-Industry Group, was elected today President of the International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA) during IFA’s Annual Conference in Chicago. Ms. Mete succeeds Mr. William J. Doyle, President and CEO of Potash Corp. Ms. Mete’s Presidency builds on her years of active membership in […]
Stephen strengthens CLA team in Cheshire and North Shropshire
A familiar face to many in the region through his interest in shooting and country sports, Stephen will be responsible for managing the growth of the Association in the area. Having worked for many years in rural property development, Stephen brings first-hand experience of a range of issues that affect the CLA’s members including planning […]
Safagrow appoints Steven Flanagan
The appointment signals a new era for the privately-owned company that formulates, manufactures and packs all its own products from its headquarters at Peterborough. Steven is the FACTS -qualified former owner and director of Kor Agri Ltd and has in-depth knowledge of plant nutrition within the arable, amenity and forage sectors. His wealth of experience […]
SDF appoints new Parts Sales and Marketing Manager
Taking on the mantle of Parts Sales and Marketing Manager for Same Deutz-Fahr is Jason Webb who will head up a team of three to expand and grow what is already a successful business for the company. Jason, whose working career has been involved in agricultural machinery, joins SDF from Agco where he was Business […]
NFYFC elects new President as Matt Baker steps down
Members voted in Poul Christensen, who served as President Elect in 2012, to be the Federation’s new President at the NFYFC’s Annual General Meeting in Blackpool on the 5th May. Matt Baker attended the meeting to officially hand over the Presidency and to make presentations to award winners including the Senior Member of the Year. […]
Kubota announce new UK MD
Dave was previously General Manager – Sales and Marketing for Kubota’s three main product sectors – Construction, Engines and Tractor & Groundcare. His promotion to MD means he is now responsible for heading up all UK operations. Dave Roberts commented: “Kubota is a market leading brand that has earned a fantastic reputation in its core […]
New FUW Glamorgan Chairman
Vale of Glamorgan farmer Richard Walker was elected as the new county chairman of the Glamorganshire branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales during its recent annual general meeting. Mr Walker, 39, of Flaxland Farm, Llancarfan, runs the lowland family farm consisting of a mixed herd of Charolais cross Texel sheep and finishing cattle as […]
New Chairman for AEA Farm Equipment Council
Having studied Agricultural Engineering at Reaseheath and Writtle College, Richard joined JCB in 1991 after a short period with Standen Engineering. Having worked in numerous agricultural sales and marketing roles at JCB, Richard relocated to the USA in 2001 to establish JCB Agriculture in North America in the position of General Manager. In 2004 he […]
