Branston’s commercial director retires after over 30 years in business

After more than three decades of service to the potato supply industry, Richard Clark, commercial director at Branston, has announced his retirement. 

Robertshaw’s Farm Shop opens near Skipton after receiving £2.85m boost

Robertshaw’s Farm Shop is set to open near Skipton following a £2.85 million funding deal with NatWest and the bank’s asset finance partner Lombard.

Best farm retailers recognised at national awards 

The UK’s very best farm retailers have been revealed at the Farm Retail Awards. 

‘Women can thrive in any field’ – Hayley completes butchery apprenticeship

Scottish Apprenticeship Week has just concluded, highlighting the opportunities available for butchery apprenticeships, an option sometimes overlooked, said Quality Meat Scotland’s chief executive Sarah Millar. 

Farmers encouraged to enter Rawcliffe Bridge Award for sustainability  

Farmers working towards increased sustainability have a chance to win exclusive advice and access to experts, as entries have just opened for the 2025 Rawcliffe Bridge Award for Sustainability. 

RABDF celebrates new addition to its team

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) recently recruited a new chief executive, who is set to “take a different approach to normal, with great results”.   

Average farm business income drops for almost all types of farms

In 2023/24, average farm business income was lower for all farm types except for specialist pig farms and specialist poultry farms, Defra has just revealed. 

Enriched Eggs will sponsor two athletes on their 2-month row across Atlantic 

A free-range egg producer, Enriched Eggs, has announced its sponsorship of two determined athletes, William Lomas and Adam Hardman, as they prepare to row across the Atlantic Ocean.  

Campey Turf Care Systems recognised as ‘global star’

Campey Turf Care Systems has been announced as a finalist in the ‘global star’ category in the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) Excellence Awards.  

Royal Northern Agricultural Society announced this year’s award winners 

The Royal Northern Agricultural Society (RNAS) has unveiled the latest recipients of its annual awards. 

New farm manager joins Suffolk Rural College 

Suffolk Rural College has announced the appointment of a new farm manager, Toby Greenhalgh. 

Resilience checklist to give farmers business and wellbeing ‘MOT’

The Farming Community Network (FCN) has launched a new resilience checklist to help farmers and farm businesses review some of the common components of business and personal resilience, helping them to identify strengths and highlight areas where additional information or support may be beneficial. 

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