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Genus expects interim growth, despite Covid-19
Global cattle and pig genetics business Genus expects a significant increase in profitability from both its species divisions from its first half figures to be published at the end of February. The UK-based company forecasts an adjusted pre-tax profit of between £47.0...
Supply industry coalition rebrands for post-Brexit future
The AgriSupply Coalition has had its first post-Brexit meeting with Defra farming minister Victoria Prentis to underline the role the agricultural supply sector can play in farming’s new future outside the CAP. The grouping succeeds the Agri-Brexit Coalition formed...
New chair for the Voluntary Initiative
The Voluntary Initiative (VI), the industry body promoting the stewardship and responsible use of pesticides alongside integrated pest management (IPM), has appointed Phil Jarvis as its new chairman. He succeeds Yorkshire farmer Paul Temple after three years in the...
Azelis to distribute Perstorp feed additives in GB
Azelis, the Belgian multinational distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, is to distribute the Perstorp range of animal nutrition products in Great Britain. The move extends the existing partnership between the two companies across the rest of the...
MVF offers carbon footprinting for feed products
Farmer owned feed manufacturer Mole Valley Farmers (MVF) is helping its livestock customers producers reduce the environmental impact of their rations by calculating the carbon footprint of every feed ingredient delivered to its mills. Every feed material handled by...
InVivo Group to acquire Soufflet
Two of France’s largest grain trading businesses, both with international reach, are in exclusive negotiations over a potential merger, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. The InVivo Group co-operative is proposing to acquire 100% of the family owned...
Update shows AB Agri 10% ahead of previous year
A trading update from Associated British Foods shows revenues for its Agriculture division, AB Agri, in the 16 weeks to January 2nd 2021 were 10% ahead of the previous year at last year at £507 million (£463m). The AB Sugar division saw revenues up 6% to £545m...