Forest industry figures recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours
Dr. Robert McIntosh CBE, received his Honour for services to forestry. He was appointed Director of Environment and Forestry Directorate at the Scottish Government in February this year. In this role he is responsible for policy on forestry, environmental quality, research and analysis, drinking water and sponsorship of Scottish Natural Heritage, Scottish Environmental Protection Agency. Dr. McIntosh is also […]
New Holland Dealers celebrate success with prestigious national awards
New Holland has celebrated the success of its extensive dealer network awarding four accolades recognising excellence in performance and service quality. Winners included; Lloyds Ltd for Large full liner Dealer of the Year, Robert D. Webster Ltd for Medium full liner Dealer of the Year, Francis Bugler Ltd for Medium Tractor Dealer of the Year, […]
NatWest renewables team takes home top award
The team was selected unanimously by judges who applauded their dedication to training staff, at the annual event hosted by the Renewable Energy Association on Friday. Following the launch of the Renewable Energy Team in 2011, the bank has specially trained over 300 managers looking after small and medium sized businesses across the UK. The […]
NPA Chris Brant Award winner announced
The award is presented annually to someone who goes the extra mile for the British industry. Several west country pig producers nominated Jonathan French. “He is the hardest working, most committed, caring individual you could possibly wish to have associated with your pig business,” said one. Another said, “I appreciate he has a vested interest […]
Deere & Company among top 50 most admired companies
Deere is ranked 40th on the Most Admired list, which is created after an assessment of more than 1400 companies around the world and a survey of business leaders worldwide. FORTUNE includes the largest 1000 US companies, as well as non-US companies with annual revenues of more than $10 billion that are ranked in FORTUNE’s […]
Odds lengthen on Chancellor to win Renewables Champion of the Year
The REA has expressed disappointment that George Osborne’s Budget Statement yesterday made no mention of renewable energy, despite it being one of the few sectors of the UK economy with genuine jobs and growth potential right now. With the Chancellor out of the running, now is the perfect time to get online and nominate a […]
John Deere earns recognition as Top 100 Global Innovator
John Deere has been named a Thomson Reuters 2012 top 100 Global Innovator, joining companies such as Apple, Google, Microsoft, Nike and Sony. This programme honours corporations and institutions that are at the heart of innovation, as measured by a series of proprietary patent-related metrics. The list is an initiative of the Intellectual Property Solutions […]
Holstein UK award announced at British Cattle Conference
Anna Dickinson from Yorkshire HYB was announced as the winner of Holstein UK’s President’s Medal Award at the British Cattle Conference this week. She was presented with the award by President of the Society Tom Cope and will visit the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin, USA, as part of the award kindly sponsored by Genus […]
CLA member wins top landowner award
Mr Forbes Adam is owner of the Escrick Park Estate, near York, which boasts substantial diversification projects including offices, commercial lets, holiday lodges, wedding facilities, equestrian cross-country course and a National Nature Reserve. CLA President Harry Cotterell said: “This is one of the agricultural industry’s most prestigious awards with previous winners including the Duke of […]
