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Former Dale Farm boss to lead farmer-owned dairy giant First Milk
First Milk has appointed former Dale Farm boss Nasair Hussain as its next chief executive, as Shelagh Hancock prepares to retire after a decade…
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NFU Scotland presidency up for grabs as nominations open
NFU Scotland has opened nominations for its three most senior leadership positions, giving farmers and crofters until 4 December to put themselves…
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Lubricants industry veteran Nigel Bottom appointed VLS chair
Nigel Bottom has been appointed chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), taking over leadership of the UK body responsible for…
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Welsh food strategy group sets sights on farms, schools and supply chains
School food, Welsh horticulture and the security of the meat supply chain will be among the first priorities for a new expert group helping to shape…
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New wellbeing role launched for Scotland's young farmers
A new Scotland-wide wellbeing role has been launched to support thousands of young farmers with mental health, suicide prevention and wider welfare…
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Joice and Hill appoints Simon Bowden to lead sales team
Joice and Hill has appointed Simon Bowden as its new Sales Director, with the poultry sector specialist set to take over from Peter Cumbers later…
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Three senior AHDB roles face redundancy under proposed restructure
AHDB has placed three senior roles at risk of redundancy as it considers changes to its leadership structure. The Agriculture and Horticulture…
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Former farming minister Angela Eagle promoted to lead Defra
Defra Secretary Dame Angela Eagle has taken charge of the department following Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first Cabinet reshuffle, becoming the…
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Ian Rickman re-elected Farmers' Union of Wales president
Ian Rickman has been re-elected president of the Farmers’ Union of Wales as the union prepares for a crucial period for Welsh agriculture…
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Gillian Martin appointed Scotland's new rural affairs secretary
Scottish farming leaders are awaiting key policy signals after John Swinney reshuffled his cabinet and appointed Gillian Martin as Scotland’s new…
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New CEO appointed to lead Red Tractor assurance scheme
Red Tractor has named Paul McLaughlin as its new chief executive, bringing in a senior figure from the food and assurance sectors to lead the UK’s…
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