Fertilisers
Arable weather knocks Origin’s full year figures
The exceptional weather experienced in the 2019/20 arable crop season in the UK and Ireland has significantly affected Origin Enterprises’ full year profitability and revenues. The Group is confident that demand for its agronomy services and inputs will return to more...
International focus for Interagro recruit
Adjuvant supplier Interagro has appointed Peter Endes as EU commercial technical manager, starting in October 2020. Mr Endes will focus on developing the company’s international sales and partnerships and brings extensive experience of the biologicals sector to the...
OPICO acquires Stocks Ag
OPICO, the Bourne, Lincolnshire-based farm equipment importer and distributor, has acquired Stocks Ag, the UK specialist manufacturer of seed and granule applicators alongside wheels for agricultural machinery. Stocks Ag was established in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire in...
Pandemic accelerates digital drive for BASIS
BASIS Registration, the industry’s training, certification, auditing and standard setting body, has been moving towards the digital delivery of its services for some time. But this year’s Covid-19 pandemic restrictions have accelerated the process, says BASIS chief...
New fertiliser enhancers from Payne Crop Nutrition
Payne Crop Nutrition, the Norfolk-based fertiliser blender and distributor has launched two new products seeking to reduce the environmental footprint of fertilisers. It says the new products address the growing concern over soil health and balanced crop nutrition...
New MD for Origin’s Agri-Inputs division
Dublin-based Origin Enterprises has appointed Brendan Kent as managing director of the group’s Agri-Inputs division from October 1st. In his new role, Mr Kent will lead the operations of the Goulding, Origin Fertilisers UK, Independent Fertilisers, Origin Amenity,...