Business Services
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...
New MD for the Asterra Group
AB Agri has appointed Jonny Lester as managing director of its Asterra UK group of dairy businesses, effective from 1 September 2026. From a dairy farming background, Mr Lester has leadership experience across the agricultural and...
New look for Jane Craigie Marketing
Specialist communications company Jane Craigie Marketing has rebranded after 23 years in business. It is now trading as JCM&Co. Founder and managing director Jane Craigie explains that the name change “reflects the company’s journey,...
Trouw optimistic over grass silage quality to date
Forage analyst Trouw Nutrition GB reports that first cut grass silages are better than in previous years, but second cuts are more variable, reflecting the hot, dry conditions across much of the UK. But overall,...
New partnership to drive horticultural collaboration
The British Growers Association (BGA) has launched The Partnership Scheme, a new initiative that aims to bring together trusted organisations from across the horticultural supply chain. The scheme has been developed to create...