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Oxbury launches farmer-specific credit and savings products
Oxbury, the specialist agricultural bank formed just over a year ago, has now fully launched its savings and loan operations. Backed by a number of major UK agri suppliers, the bank aims to address the tighter supply of farm working capital that followed the 2008...
Chairman change at Wynnstay
Steve Ellwood is to be the next chairman of the Wynnstay Group subject to approval at the company’s annual general meeting on March 23rd. He succeeds Jim McCarthy who is stepping back after ten years on the board, the last eight in the chair. Mr McCarthy will remain...
Lower energy cost raise Yara full year profit
Fertiliser manufacturer Yara International benefited from lower energy costs throughout much of 2020, although gas prices were rising in the final quarter. The Norwegian multinational reported an operating income of $1.18 billion on revenues of $11.73bn in the year to...
AMTRA advisor renewals indicate industry value
The Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority (AMTRA) says that the high renewal rate for Registered Animal Medicines Advisors (RAMAs – formerly SQPs) indicates that the qualification is valued and worth investing in. Growing numbers of rural retail outlets,...
Innovad sold to private equity
Belgian multinational feed and drinking water additive manufacturer Innovad is to sell a majority stake in the business to the London-based IK Investment Partners equity fund, subject to regulatory clearance. Financial details are not available. The deal includes the...
Arla ahead in 2020 despite pandemic
Milk buyer and processor Arla Foods UK saw 5% revenue growth in 2020, as the business reacted quickly to overcome market disruption related to Covid-19 control measures. The UK arm of Danish co-operative Arla Foods amba generated revenues of £2.12 billion (€2.38bn) in...
Business growth sparks new Brinicombe post
The Denis Brinicombe Group has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of animal health co-ordinator Hayley Cook, as it expands its product portfolio. Mrs Cook, an experienced transport manager, previously worked at Harpers Feeds. “At Harpers Feeds, I went...
