CAP
reforms cast some uncertainty over beef sales
While autumn pedigree
beef sales continued to reflect the seasonal changes in calving
patterns, prospects for spring
sales are likely to be less certain with CAP reforms kicking in
from January 2005. [more]
Alison takes in the Royal Winter Fair
Harrison & Hetherington dairy sales and marketing co-ordinator
Alison Millar has been to Canada with Semex's Royal Winter Fair Tour
to Toronto.
[more]
Lynne samples life down under...
Harrison & Hetherington fieldsperson Lynne Grieve had the trip
of a lifetime when she spent three weeks in Australia with fellow young
farmers.
[more]
Insurance business expands its portfolio
Borderway Insurance Brokers has further expanded its business in the north west
with the acquisition of the insurance portfolio of Richard Utting Insurance Services
(RUIS) in Penrith. [more]
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Top of the
crops - and the silage is organic!
Pedigree dairy
and sheep farmer John Jamieson has adopted the principles of organic
farming. Winning a silage competition against opposition from across
the UK is an accolade - but the victory is even greater when the
crop has been produced on an organic farm. [more]
Ian Johnstone
Harrison & Hetherington's farmstock staff presented Ian Johnstone,
who retired in November after 42 years as Lockerbie Mart foreman, with
a framed limited edition print. [more]
Robert Carruthers
A retirement dinner was held for Robert Carruthers
who retired after 12 years as a main board director with the H&H
Group at the annual meeting at the end of October this year. [more]
Turkeys raise £s for YFC
Brampton young farmers are hoping the pounds their Christmas turkeys
have gained will bring in the £s for club funds. [more] |