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Germinal to expand Lincoln grass seed capacity
Grass and forage plant breeder Germinal, part of the Belfast-based Openfolde Group, is to double the grass seed processing capacity of its Lincoln site. The company estimates that it produces 50% of the grass seed grown in the UK,...
Gareth Davies joins Carr’s Billington
Carr's Billington has appointed Gareth Davies to its board as a non-executive director from the beginning of September. Mr Davies has over 35 years of experience across the UK agricultural supply sector, starting his career with...
Dairy UK explains forest-free feed policy
Milk processor trade association Dairy UK has added further detail to its earlier announcement that all feeds supplied into the UK dairy supply chain that contain forest-risk commodities will be expected to meet recognised...
De Sangosse grows in the Americas
The De Sangosse Group has strengthened its presence in the Americas with new businesses in Canada and Mexico. The French multinational crop protection specialist has acquired Norac Concepts, based in Guelph, Canada, which specialises...
ProCam invests in Scotland feed and spraying services
Agronomy services provider and inputs distributor ProCam UK has increased the feed storage at its Robertson Crop Services depot at Kildary near Invergordon in Scotland, as well as adding a new machine to its contract spraying...
New director for LEAF Marque
Environmental assurance standard LEAF Marque has appointed Jonathan Ralling as its new director. Mr Ralling brings more than two decades of experience across agriculture, horticulture, fresh produce and international supply chains...
New head for Cattle Information Service
The Cattle Information Service (CIS), part of the Holstein UK Group, has appointed Paul Deakin MBE as its new head of field services. Mr Deakin takes over the post from Janette Mathie, who has retired. Mr Deakin joins CIS from dairy...
PGRO’s new Pulse Network live for growers
The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) is urging pea and bean growers and their agronomic advisers to sign up to its newly launched Pulse Performance Network (PPN) before autumn drilling gets underway. The new...
New AIC Scotland policy manager
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has appointed former member of the Westminster and Scottish Parliaments Douglas Ross as its new policy manager for AIC Scotland. Mr Ross started his career in dairy farming after...