The Prince’s Dairy Initiative recruits new farmers for its 4th Year
As the dairy industry continues to face unprecedented challenges, with many farmers being paid less than the price of production, the plight of the small family dairy herd is under threat. The Prince’s Dairy Initiative, now in its 4th year, aims to improve the long-term sustainability of the British dairy sector by offering free practical […]
Farm & Rural Business Event gathers momentum
Next year’s inaugural Farm & Rural Business Event is gathering momentum, attracting a huge amount of interest from exhibitors and sponsors alike. “Whether farmers are looking to improve efficiencies, diversify into alternative enterprises, bring new blood into the business or completely change tack, the Farm & Rural Business Event is sure to inspire them,” says […]
Dairy farmers urged to cash in on ice-cream boom
Hard pressed dairy farmers are being urged to consider diversifying into ice cream production to generate greater profits and maintain viability. The popularity of ice cream in the UK is growing with sales estimated at more than £1bn a year. The Ice Cream Alliance – the trade body for the UK ice cream industry – […]
Louis Dreyfus Commodities acquires grain terminal in Azov, Russia
Louis Dreyfus Commodities Vostok LLC acquired today a grain terminal in Russia’s Rostov region. Currently under development, the terminal is located on a 20-hectare landplot in the Azov district on the river Don, and includes two berths and six silos. Upon completion, it will be used for the transshipment of grains on sea-river vessels with […]
Bulgarian poultry industry on the up
Bulgarian poultry is seeing an upturn, with an increase in investment, production and trade behind the recent growth of the industry, explains Harper Adams Senior Lecturer, Dr Vasil Pirgozliev. Poultry production is responsible for 16% of the country’s animal production trade, being worth approximately 188 million Euros. Dr Pirgozliev, who moved to the UK from Bulgaria […]
Tong keep it in the family with new Managing Director
Tong Engineering, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of quality vegetable handling equipment has announced that Edward Tong will take over as the company’s new Managing Director. Current Managing Director Charles Tong is handing over the reigns to his son after 27 years at the helm as he takes his new role as Chairman of […]
Enterprise Bill must benefit rural businesses
The CLA has called on Government to ensure the newly-announced Enterprise Bill helps rural businesses to invest and grow. The organisation, which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses, is responding to the Government’s commitment to include an Enterprise Bill in the Queen’s Speech on 27 May. CLA President Henry Robinson said: “We are pleased an […]
New UK HQ and factory for Fliegl
German farm equipment manufacturer Fliegl – known for its manure and slurry machinery and push-off trailers – is set to open a new HQ and factory in the UK. The family run business is in the final stages of negotiations to sign a lease on a property at Frampton Fen in Boston, Lincolnshire. The announcement […]
DanCorn sold to American company
DanCorn A/S, which sells equipment for grain handling, has been sold to the American company Sukup Manufacturing Co., which has been the company’s supplier of bins, equipment and dryers for 15 years. DanCorn was founded in Klejs near Juelsminde and has been domiciled in Hedensted since 2007. The company’s 40 employees were informed about the […]
