Autumn 2009


Surviving the credit crunch
Editorial by H&H Group Chief Executive Brian Richardson
Over the last two years we have certainly seen a booming economy turn into a bust one, or one that, at the very least, is very damaged. ...more

EID will secure prime lamb markets
The new EU sheep electronic identification rules come into force at the beginning of 2010. The rules dictate that all sheep identified from January 1, 2010, onwards which will not be slaughtered within 12 months, must be tagged twice, one being an electronic tag. The historic breeding flock is unaffected. ...more

Significant property auction
A property auction organised by H&H Bowe in September brought together a considerable number of Cumbrian farmers and property owners. ...more

The Nuffield Experience
Don’t miss out on the chance of a lifetime - the chance to take part in the unique ‘Nuffield experience’ that can bring benefits to your business or career, as well as your own self-development. ...more

 

Income figures indicate difficulties for some sectors
With the figures now released concerning the Scottish Farm Business Income Survey, farming incomes are again in the spotlight. ...more

Mark boosts the Kirkby Stephen team
The auctioneering team based at Kirkby Stephen has been further strengthened by local farmer’s son Mark Richardson who has taken to the rostrum. ...more

H&H Teams up with Ruthin Farmers Auction
H&H Insurance Brokers is pleased to announce a new joint partnership with Ruthin Farmers Auction Co Ltd (RFA) offering competitive, comprehensive farm and motor insurance services. ...more

From cars to cattle – Alan is Cumbria’s motor trading farmer
Alan Myerscough’s day begins at 7am when he starts work on the farm at Pennington, near Ulverston. At 8.45am he is ready to leave for the motor dealership he runs in Ulverston. ...more

Five complete degree work
Five members of Harrison & Hetherington staff have successfully completed and passed their exams for the LAA/IAAS(Scot) Foundation degree correspondence course in Auctioneering and Valuations at the University of Cumbria (Newton Rigg).

Three students have completed their second year exams - James Little, Grant Anderson and Lynne Grieve, who topped the course in her first year - and two students have completed their first year exams - Bill Nelson and Mark Richardson.

Harrison & Hetherington operations director David Pritchard said: “I am delighted to report that all five candidates have successfully completed and passed this year’s exams. They will all now go forward to another year commencing course work in January 2010 at Newton Rigg.”

Land Agent Julie Attends Keynote Agricultural Course
Julie Liddle, a director of Carlisle-based land agents and chartered surveyors H&H Bowe, has taken part in the prestigious Advanced Business Management Course run by the Worshipful Company of Farmers. ...more