ForFarmers acquisition of Countrywide Farmers Feed and Forage activities approved
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has approved ForFarmers acquisition of Countrywide Farmers feed and forage activities. The acquisition, which was announced on 9th December 2014, will be completed on 1st May 2015. On completion, ForFarmers will acquire the compound feed, blends, co-products, straights and forage businesses from Countrywide. The transaction also includes a long […]
ADM acquires 17 trucks to better serve customers in the UK
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) announced today that it has launched a new fleet of 17 trucks for ADM Direct, the company’s grains and oilseeds sourcing branch in the United Kingdom. The fleet, which will be based at ADM facilities in Erith, Purfleet and Corby, will be used to transport raw materials and finished goods […]
Russian Machines and AGCO announce completion of joint venture transaction
Russian Machines Corporation, which is a part of Russia’s leading diversified industrial group Basic Element, and AGCO Corporation, a leading global producer of agricultural equipment announce that they have completed a joint venture deal. The deal signifies the start of operations of “AGCO-RM” for production of agricultural equipment. The strategic alliance will allow both companies […]
MF Hydraulics acquires Thamesair Swindon
In the middle of December 2014, MF Hydraulics, a leading company in the world of hydraulic distribution acquired pneumatic experts Thamesair. Together covering most of the south with depots in Oxford, Swindon, Reading & Worcester the companies intermix in becoming a knowledgeable Hydraulic & Pneumatic supplier. MF Hydraulics incorporated with Central Engineering Services and Central […]
Countrywide Farmers business disposal announced
Leading supplier of products, services and advice to the rural community, Countrywide Farmers, has announced the disposal of its Livestock Feed and Forage, Arable Products and Crop Marketing businesses for a total combined consideration of £18.5m. “This has been a difficult decision,” said John Hardman, Countrywide Farmers Chief Executive, “and comes at the end of […]
New £3m grass seed mixing plant opens in Scotland
Grass breeding company DLF-Trifolium opened a new, state-of-the-art, mixing and distribution centre just outside Edinburgh last week. At £3million, this is the largest investment in grass mixtures ever seen in the UK. The new 4,000m2 site will produce all the forage grass mixtures the company sells, and has the capacity to supply up to half of […]
Luss Estates continues to grow rural business
Sir Malcolm Colquhoun recently declared the new 200 sq metre offices at Luss Estates open. Luss Estates now employs 100 staff, triple the number employed by the company four years ago. Over this period Luss Estates has invested more £700,000 in plant, machinery and new buildings to handle the increased activity it is generating around […]
Welsh food and drink producers head to China
With Export Week now upon us, eleven Welsh companies are getting ready to fly the Welsh flag in China to promote their produce at the Food and Hotel China (FHC) Exhibition in Shanghai. The Food and Drink Wales pavilion at Shanghai is supported by the Welsh Government. Deputy Minister for Farming and Food Rebecca Evans […]
Openfield statement re: Camgrain contract loss
Openfield is Britain’s largest farmer owned arable crop marketing business owned by 2,700 UK farmer members, transacting circa 4.5m tonnes of arable crops annually aimed at returning value to farmer members through building unique supply chains with end consumers. Given this clear strategic aim, we are disappointed not to be reappointed to market grain on […]
