Farm Business
IAgrM conference returns for 2022
The Institute of Agricultural Management (IAgrM)’s National Farm Management Conference is returning this November with food security and environmental needs under discussion. The Conference will take place on November 1st 2022 at the...
Strutt & Parker grows its estates team
Strutt & Parker (S&P) has made two additions to its Estates and Farm Agency department. Will Banham and Chris Johnson join the business in the southern region to cover the sale and purchase of estates, farms and land. Mr Banham, a...
AHDB warns on livestock farm margin pressure
The latest AHDB Livestock Outlook report predicts an increase in UK beef and lamb production over the next six months, but a contraction in national pigmeat and milk output. But the Board warns that all...
Velcourt moves into forestry management
Corporate farm management and advisory business the Velcourt Group has acquired the timber and forestry management company Bronwin & Abbey. Velcourt says the move positions it towards the developing biodiversity and natural capital...
Agribusiness chair for Royal Highland Show
Agribusiness director Jim Warnock has been appointed as chairman of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) for the next two years. Mr Warnock is managing director of JDWAgri, the independent family...
Defra consults over pig supply chain unfairness
Defra has opened a consultation on contractual practice in the UK pig sector, with the findings intended to help improve fairness and transparency in the industry. The Department says the review is prompted by the pig sector's...