Commercial News

Leon Boots Co EXBL Unisex Black Boot wins on affordability, lightness and comfort.

The finalists of a national awards celebrating the best in the farm retail industry have been announced.    

Award-winning Wellington boot manufacturer, Leon Boots Co Ltd, has taken the industry by storm since it came to the UK market two years ago, with a unique boot that promises to be lighter, more durable and comfortable.

Total Farm Supplies – which stocks a broad range of products covering animal health, to equestrian and pet supplies, to clothing and footwear – supplies direct from the wholesaler for faster turnaround times.

Jahama Highland Estates, part of GFG Alliance, has opened its first food retail shop selling a new brand of ethically-produced wild venison.

While many of us viewed the March national lockdown as a temporary glitch, months on we are now in the grip of a ‘new normal’, with many still working from home, and events and overseas travel still fraught with complication.

With Covid-19 forcing many of us back into our homes, making the prospect of Christmas shopping more challenging than ever, online gift shop owner, Sally Day, has launched new gift boxes designed for farmers and countryside enthusiasts.

When lockdown hit earlier this year, farm contractor Laura Burnett decided to future-proof her business and combine her two passions – farming and creating metal animal sculptures. We spoke to her to find more about her creations.

Artist and animal lover Maddie Dunn began taking commissions for pet portraits while she was doing her A-levels three years ago. After officially starting a business this year alongside university, she has already completed around 70 paintings. We spoke to her to find out more about her inspiration.

A brand new farm essentials store, www.allagri.co.uk has been unveiled to give farmers a break from the stresses of staying on top of farm requirements. 

Coffee fans can now buy beans and grounds with a conscience, from a brand created by a woman passionate about supporting female growers who are striving to survive in a male-dominated industry.

Dairy farmer Karen Halton from Cheshire has scooped this year’s prestigious Dairy Industry Woman of the Year award at the virtual Women in Dairy (WID) conference held yesterday (30 September).