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New MD stores & buying for Wynnstay
The Wynnstay Group has appointed Steve Collard to its leadership team in the role of managing director, stores & buying. Mr Collard has extensive retail, commercial and operational leadership experience, gained across several major...
Robin Appel launches sustainable oat programme
Independent grain merchant Robin Appel has launched a new short closed-supply chain for sustainably-grown oats with processor Framptons. A group of 15 participating oat growers will have their farms measured across six environmental...
Fresh look for RAGT Seeds
French multinational plant breeder and seed producer RAGT Seeds has refreshed its brand identity as part of its 2030–35 strategy. For more than a century, the Sower has been the emblem of the RAGT Seeds brand, representing the...
Agrii and PI extend biologicals collaboration
Agronomy services business Agrii has extended its UK and Ireland partnership with biologicals specialist PI AgSciences to 2031. PI AgSciences, (formerly Plant Health Care) is now part of the US PI Industries’ global agriculture...
Frontier expands OSR risk management support for growers
Frontier Agriculture is to expand its oilseed rape (OSR) risk management portfolio for harvest 2027, with a new OSR establishment risk share scheme to add to its existing OSR de-risking partnership, first launched in 2024. The...
Early farm fertiliser orders encouraged
Farmers are being urged to place new season fertiliser orders early this year, so merchants have a firm idea of the volumes needed against a background of geopolitical uncertainty and increased UK reliance on imported supplies. A...