Cornwall Farmers announces £2.3 million growth plan
The farmer-owned co-operative, which has been trading for more than 90 years and employs 200 people, is upgrading its network of Country Stores, investing in new IT systems and staff training, and increasing its range of services and products to appeal to a wider customer base. The investment is being supported with £920,000 from the […]
Farm Business Innovation 2013
Farm Business Innovation 2013 is almost upon us, and event organisers, Prysm Group already have a bumper crop of exhibitors and visitors. The show’s debut is well on track to fulfil its amazing potential with incredible support from the top names in diversification. With 120 exhibitors scheduled to take part in the Olympia London event, […]
John Deere dealer Ben Burgess acquires Anker of Coates
With its headquarters in Norwich and an additional three outlets in Norfolk and Suffolk, Ben Burgess celebrated its 80th anniversary last year. As a dealer of agricultural, horticultural and construction machinery, it has held the John Deere franchise for nearly 50 years. The current Anker’s operations at both the existing Coates and Ellington sites in […]
CLAAS expands in China
Contracts were signed on 16th July by the Chinese shareholder and CLAAS, but as is usually the case with transactions of this kind, the conclusion of the contract is contingent upon obtaining approval from the national authorities, among others. The spokesperson for CLAAS management, Dr. Theo Freye, said “China is the largest and fastest-growing […]
Efra report backs CLA’s concerns over barriers to rural growth
The CLA identified digital infrastructure, planning and rates, affordability of housing and access to finance as major barriers to rural growth during the Efra Select Committee hearing. CLA President Harry Cotterell said: “We are pleased the Committee listened to our concerns and we hope Defra will work more closely with other Government departments to further […]
HES Tractec Appointed by Comer Industries as Authorised UK Distributor
HES Tractec, a specialist supplier of genuine parts for the agricultural, construction and waste management industries, has been appointed as an authorised UK distributor for the mechatronic solutions provider, Comer Industries, following the signing of an enhanced distribution agreement that targets OEM companies. With an annual turnover in excess £300 million and over 1,200 employees, […]
Management information critical to farmers in today’s challenging economic climate
Kite Consulting (‘Kite’) and Landmark Systems have today announced that they will be working together through a ‘preferred supplier’ agreement. The move, which takes effect from July 1, 2013, will see Kite recommending Landmark Systems’ KEY and KEYPrime accounting and management packages to its clients. Coming four years after Kite started using KEY software […]
Innovative invoicing service launched
Cloud software provider Fortnox has officially announced the launch of an innovative Print Service, as an additional feature to their invoicing application. Fortnox Invoicing already has an electronic invoicing feature to help businesses work more efficiently, but with the addition of the print and fulfilment service, small businesses can now also dramatically reduce the time […]
Hampshire supplier secures success with brand new Spinnaker contract
Northney Ice Cream, who makes all their products at Northney Farm using their own milk from their impressive Ayrshire herd, and made with only the finest natural ingredients, already supply a wide range of local shops and cafes around the Hampshire area. They are famous for their selection of over 20 delicious flavours and their […]
