Chief Executive Appointment
The H&H Group, has appointed Brian Richardson, who has spent 25 years in agribusiness management as its new chief executive.

Mr Richardson, aged 47, takes on his new role at the beginning of July succeeding Trevor Hebdon, who is standing down after more than nine years in the position with the Group.

A Nuffield Scholar, Mr Richardson joins the H&H Group from Lincolnshire based CWG, a traditional farming co-operative with a staff of 160 and a turnover of £20 million a year. [more]

Huge Demand for Farms from Ireland
A huge demand from Irish buyers for farms in England and Scotland is providing north farmers with the opportunity for retirement or lifestyle changes. H&H Bowe is looking for sizeable farms across the north of England and Scotland to satisfy a growing list of clients seeking to buy. [more]

Reflections on the last nine years with the H&H Group
In an interview with Borderway Magazine editor Jennifer MacKenzie, Trevor Hebdon, who stands down as the H&H Group chief executive at the end of May, reflects on his role over the last nine years. [more]

Stuart Bell continues his role with Harrison & Hetherington
Stuart Bell, well-known across the UK as a leading auctioneer of both pedigree and commercial livestock, continues his role with Harrison & Hetherington after having reached his 65th birthday. [more]

More than 50 years’ of buying at Kirkby
Kirkby Stephen butcher and regular mart supporter Ivan Brown’s business has reached some milestones. [more]

Consortium secures commons contract
Natural England has awarded their research contract on 'Trends in Pastoral Commoning in England' to a partnership of commoners' bodies across England and Wales. [more]

NVZ area extension likely
It is looking increasingly likely that as from some time in April 2008 the existing Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) in England will be extended. [more]