New UK Sales Director for Alltech UK
Alltech, one of the UK’s leading animal health and nutrition companies has appointed Graeme Smith as UK Sales Director. “It’s an exciting time to be involved in animal nutrition”, comments Graeme, “our global research on Programmed Nutrition, Algae and Nutrigenomics has the capability of creating huge advancements in efficiency of production across all species, allowing […]
Produce World appoints New Product Development Manager
Dara O’Doherty joined Produce World in February and is based at the company’s Butterwick site near Boston. Dara has considerable industry experience and her previous role was as a Vegetable Agronomist at Agrovista UK. Prior to this Dara held positions at Syngenta Crop Protection and Allium & Brassica Agronomy. In her new role Dara will […]
NSA Northern Region welcomes a new Chairman and recognises a stalwart of the industry
The NSA Northern Region AGM on Wednesday evening (13th February) saw Geoff Lawn complete his two years as regional Chairman and hand over the reins to Adam Watson of Brampton, Northumberland. Mr Watson, a keen supporter of sheep genetics and the next generation of producers, is also the Chairman of NSA North Sheep 2013, to […]
NFU President secures role as EU Food Chain chairman
Farmers and co-operatives from across the EU have endorsed NFU President Peter Kendall for a further two year term as Chairman of the Copa-Cogeca Food Chain Working Party to represent all EU farming unions. Mr Kendall, continuing in the role he started in 2010, said he was ready to push forward with the significant progress […]
Harper Adams University Governor named as UK’s first supermarket ombudsman
The creation of the post was first recommended by the Competition Commission in 2008 to resolve disputes between supermarkets and suppliers. Christine Tacon, who was awarded a CBE for services to agriculture in 2004, will be responsible for enforcing the Groceries Supply Code of Practice, which regulates interactions between the 10 largest supermarkets with an […]
CLA congratulates Tacon on appointment as supermarket ombudsman
CLA President Harry Cotterell said: “Christine brings an impressive breadth of experience to the role of supermarket ombudsman. “We wish her well in the job and will look to her to ensure this watchdog uses its teeth so that producers are no longer pushed around by large retailers.” Consumer Affairs Minister Jo Swinson today announced […]
CLA welcomes new England Director at Forestry Commission
CLA President Harry Cotterell said: “As the main organisation representing private forestry owners, the CLA congratulates Mr Gambles on his new role. “It is a challenging yet exciting time to be involved with the forestry industry. The CLA is already working closely with Defra on ash dieback disease and plant health generally, and with the […]
New Commercial Director for Cox Agri
Cox Agri, which markets brands such as ZeeTags, Heiniger, Phillips and Farmers Choice nutritional supplements, has grown its turnover by more than 60% since 2007, and says Sophie’s appointment will ensure that growth continues. “I’m delighted to be joining a business which recognises quality, service and the vitally important relationship between farmer and merchant,” explains […]
New Holland new Sales Manager keeps sights fixed on local focus
James has had a full and varied career in agriculture since graduating from college, having worked for a major manufacturer, run a large dealership, and set up his own agricultural dealership business. He is eager to continue New Holland’s dedication to expert, local service and his valuable experience will be a big strength in delivering […]
