Agri Inputs
Record interim results from Wynnstay
The Wynnstay Group has reported a record set of interim results, with profitability and revenues supported by strong farmgate prices in the period plus significant one-off gains from its fertiliser blending activities. The Group has...
NFU warns rising costs will depress UK food output
An NFU business intentions survey has found that rising input costs are reducing arable and dairy farmers confidence to invest in food production. The union surveyed 525 arable farmers and 610 dairy farmers on their business plans...
GB approval for BASF’s new Luximo herbicide
The market authorisation for BASF’s new class of grassweed herbicide chemistry marks the first new mode of action for two decades and the first product cleared through the independent approval process in Great Britain since Brexit....
Chief executive change for Woldmarsh
The Lincolnshire-based farmers buying group Woldmarsh has appointed Heather Claridge as its chief executive with effect from this month. She succeeds Stuart McKenzie, who is retiring after 14 years as chief executive, although he...
Seasonally strong Q3 for Origin Enterprises
Origin Enterprises, the Dublin-based agronomy services group that includes Agrii and Origin Fertilisers, has reported strong sales for the quarter ended April 30th 2022. A Group trading update reports a year-on-year revenue increase...
AB Agri 10% ahead at Q3
A third quarter update from Associated British Foods reports that its Agriculture division, AB Agri, is trading well in the current environment. In the three weeks to May 28th 2022, the division saw revenues rise 10% year-on year to...