Severn Trent recognised for collaborative work with farmers
24th December 2018
The Farming for Water catchment schemes, in which Severn Trent has worked with Midlands farmers to minimise pollution to watercourses, were shortlisted for the Environment Award at the 2018 Utility Week Awards. Six other Severn Trent projects were shortlisted for awards, across five categories.
£4m investment in new liquid fertiliser terminal
19th December 2018
A £4m investment in a new shoreside liquid fertiliser terminal in Great Yarmouth by leading Norfolk supplier Brineflow represents a significant infrastructure investment that will benefit farmers and growers throughout the eastern region and cements Great Yarmouth¹s reputation as a premier league agri-bulk port close to key European markets.
Claas reports record sales and 22% increase in profits
18th December 2018
The family owned Claas Group, and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of agricultural machinery, has reported record sales and a substantial increase in profitability for its 2017/2018 financial year.
Scrutton Bland partners with Fram Farmers to deliver specialist Insurance
14th December 2018
Scrutton Bland are delighted to announce their appointment as the official insurance partner for Fram Farmers, a national farming cooperative.
UK seed industry called upon to do more to protect itself
14th December 2018
All involved in the seed industry must do more to protect the future, said Chris Guest, Chairman of the Agricultural Industries Confederation’s Seed Sector speaking at the Annual AIC Seed Trade Dinner in London.
Potato production hits lowest level since 2012
12th December 2018
The total potato harvest is 13% down on the five-year average of 5.6m tonnes at 4.9m tonnes, according to the annual Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) estimate.
Kent farmers and landowners back police in fight against rural crime
7th December 2018
Kent Police has held discussions with the NFU and the CLA on the importance of working together with farmers and landowners to tackle crime.
Pulses UK is the new name and image for BEPA
6th December 2018
“Pulses UK is the new name and image for BEPA, and is the association made up of Growers, Processors, Merchants, Packers and Manufacturers,” announced Franek Smith, President, Pulses UK at the organisation’s re-launch.
United Oilseeds harvest pool tops £302 per tonne before bonuses
30th November 2018
The independent United Oilseeds co-operative, which has the largest rapeseed tonnage under pool management in the UK, has announced a Harvest Pool result of in excess of £302 per tonne
Extended dealer support for Kuhn in South and South West England
28th November 2018
Following the recent announcement regarding the merger of R. Hunt Ltd with existing Kuhn dealer, New Forest Farm Machinery, Kuhn UK has the pleasure of appointing the newly created Hunt
Dairy farmers urged to speak up for fair contract terms
28th November 2018
The four UK farming unions are urging all dairy farmers to engage with the forthcoming government consultation on dairy contracts to make their voice heard and speak up for a
BCPC partners with NIAB
22nd November 2018
The British Crop Production Council, BCPC, will be joining NIAB, in a move that will strengthen their delivery of independent information, products and opinion. Both organisations have the latest agricultural science