Philip Burgess joins Potato Council
The communications and knowledge transfer team at Potato Council has a new team leader, Dr Philip Burgess, who brings a breadth of technical, scientific and commercial expertise gained from a career dedicated to potatoes. “We have a very strong, cohesive and committed potato team and with Philip taking the communications role, I know levy-payers will […]
New Chairman for CLA Warwickshire Branch
A leading agricultural lawyer and rural business expert has taken over as chair of the CLA Warwickshire branch. Paul Rice, a partner at Leamington-based law firm Wright Hassall, has taken over at the helm from the 9th Marquess of Hertford, Lord Hertford of Ragley Hall, who held the position for two years. Formed in 1907, […]
New branch manager at John Deere
Antony Scott has been appointed managing director for John Deere Limited in the UK and Ireland. He replaces Richard Johnson, who has been appointed marketing director for the Deere & Company global tractor platform and will move to the company’s regional headquarters in Mannheim, Germany. Antony joined John Deere in 1975. He has served in […]
Sir Philip Dilley appointed Chairman of the Environment Agency
Sir Philip Dilley has been confirmed as the new Chairman of the Environment Agency and will take up the post on 8th September 2014. Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss said: “This is a vital role which carries major responsibilities. I am delighted to have confirmed Sir Philip Dilley as Chairman of the Environment Agency and I […]
CLA welcomes appointment of Liz Truss as Environment Secretary
The CLA today (15 July) welcomed new Environment Secretary Liz Truss and urged her to keep the revitalisation of the rural economy at the forefront of Defra’s agenda. Speaking immediately after the announcement of her appointment, CLA President Henry Robinson welcomed Mrs Truss into the role and said the CLA looks forward to working with […]
Barbara J. Ryan re-appointed as GEO Secretariat Director
Barbara J. Ryan has been re-appointed, without competition, to a second, three year term as the Secretariat Director of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO). Ryan’s re-appointment was made by unanimous consent of the GEO Executive Committee. Based in Geneva, GEO is a voluntary partnership of governments and organizations that envisions “a future wherein decisions […]
Mark Suthern appointed National Head of Barclays Agriculture
Barclays is pleased to confirm the appointment of Mark Suthern, currently Head of Business Banking, Eastern Region as the new National Head of Barclays Agriculture. Mark will be leading a team of two agricultural specialists and seven regional agricultural managers and their respective teams supporting farmers throughout the UK. After graduating from Sheffield Hallam University […]
Emyr Jones re-elected FUW president
Bala beef and sheep farmer Emyr Jones was re-elected as the Farmers’ Union of Wales’ national president at the union’s quarterly grand council meeting in Aberystwyth yesterday (June 16). Mr Jones has held the position since June 2011. His deputy, Glyn Roberts, of Padog, near Betws y Coed, and three vice presidents – Brian Walters […]
Lloyds Bank grows Agriculture team by 20 per cent
Following consistent growth over the past five years in demand among farmers for lending and specialist banking guidance, Lloyds Bank has announced its intention to significantly strengthen its Agriculture division. Andrew Naylor has been appointed UK Director of Agriculture and will now be leading one of the largest agricultural banking teams in the UK, supported […]
