Increased
Profits
Operating profit for the H&H Group, Carlisle, for the 12 months
to the end of June this year has increased by 37 per cent on an
improved turnover of just over £8 million. [more]
Trevor Hebdon
Trevor Hebdon is to stand down as chief executive of the H&H
Group at the end of May next year (2008) after nine years in the
position. [more]
Farm sales reflect faith in the future
The Knells Farm, Houghton and land at Fair Bank, Plumpton were
sold by H&H Bowe by public auction
on August 26 – both bought by people intending to farm, confirming
faith in the future of the industry. [more]
Land — an increasingly valuable commodity
The agricultural sector within the UK is currently experiencing
some significant changes, brought about in part by the increasing
globalisation of the food market writes Andy Dyer, of H&H Bowe. [more]
New Staff
Two new members of staff have joined the main office at Borderway.
[more]
International Calendar Girl
An "iconic" photograph of a Cumbrian cow
is set toreceive international recognition following publication
in the 2008 Semex Alliance calendar. [more]
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All set for region’s
first big winter agri-event
Harrison & Hetherington is continuing
with plans to stage its first big winter agri-event next month.
As Borderway Magazine went to press, event organisers were hoping
that restrictions imposed following the foot and mouth outbreaks
in Surrey would be lifted in time for Borderway Agri-Expo 2007
on Friday November 2. [more]
NVZ Meetings
ADAS is running a series of free events for farmers
and their advisers on Fertiliser and Manure Management with particular
reference to the new NVZ proposals. [more]
Shetland pony sale entry increases
The autumn show and sale on behalf of the Shetland Pony Stud Book
Society at
Borderway on Saturday October 13th 2007 has attracted an entry
of 181 ponies. [more]
Traditional buildings - what are my options?
Most farms have a traditional brick and slate
barn (usually full of rubbish) which is currently of little agricultural
use and therefore obsolete for modern day farming purposes, writes
Julie Liddle, of H&H Bowe. [more]
Big Win in Spain for Drointon Holsteins
One of the biggest Holstein shows in Europe,
XXX Concurso Regional De Raza Frisona De Asturias, took place
in Spain on the 18th and 19th August. [more] |