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Bradford Estates Restoration Project Gets Under Way Ahead of World Wetlands Day
A nature restoration project bringing wetland back to Bradford Estates fields on the Shropshire and Staffordshire borders is getting under way as conservationists celebrate World…
East Midlands Tech Firm Light Science Technologies Appoints New Sales Director
Adam Sedgwick has been appointed as Sales Director at Light Science Technologies to spearhead its global growth plans, as the Derby-based AgTech firm eyes further…
Cloud pioneer reaches 100 not out with Oracle NetSuite
Milestone cements Eureka Solutions as authority on business software implementation A Fast-growing Scottish tech company has notched up its 100th Oracle NetSuite client – thanks…
Blackfinch Property completes on first commercial forestry development loan
£4.4m loan will create job opportunities and facilitate the reforestation of a large area of land in Scotland Blackfinch Property has completed on a £4.
Bradford Estates actions plan to improve soil quality ahead of World Soil Day
Long term plans to improve soil quality have been revealed by landed estates business Bradford Estates ahead of annual awareness event World Soil Day.
Foraged beauty collection wins entrepreneur award for Rhug Estate owner
The man behind one of the UK’s leading organic farm estates has won a prestigious national award for entrepreneurship.
Stark warning for poultry industry as organic farm in race against time to sell turkeys
The owner of an award-winning 15,000-acre organic farm issued a stark warning as the crisis in the poultry industry deepens.
Entrepreneur’s Marathon Effort Rounds Off Great Year of Growth
The owner of a lawn care company has raised £5,500 for charity after running the London Marathon in memory of the grandfathers who helped him…
Roger Hangs up Hard Hat & High-Viz for the Last Time
After an unparalleled career in bulk handling and control systems spanning more than 50 years, Roger Horner is retiring from Abdie Solutions.
First flock of sheep ‘in generations’ begin new life on Bradford Estates
The first flock of sheep to be owned by Bradford Estates in ‘living memory’ has started to graze estates’ land on the Shropshire and Staffordshire…
Ways of tackling climate change explored at joint South Staffordshire Council and Bradford Estates networking event
Steps being taken to reduce climate change in South Staffordshire and the Shropshire / Staffordshire border were discussed at an event hosted by landowner Bradford…
All change at organic farm as new estate manager joins award-winning team
A prominent name in North Wales agriculture will lead commercial land and property developments on a 15,000-acre farm estate.
Farm Support For Restaurants And Supermarkets As UK Faces Xmas Turkey Shortage
Award-winning Rhug Organic Farm is preparing to serve up Thanksgiving and Christmas cheer for customers nationwide.
Beelines North East Launches Nature Network to Connect Region’s Green Spaces
A local initiative, Beelines North East, is aiming to create and connect green spaces across the region with the launch of their new ‘Nature Network’…
Plans to tackle climate change to be outlined at joint South Staffordshire Council and Bradford Estates event
Steps being taken to address climate change in South Staffordshire and the Shropshire / Staffordshire border will be discussed at an event hosted by responsible…
Just 8% of agricultural businesses with a patent claim tax relief
Just 8% of agricultural businesses granted a patent in 2020-2021[i] went on to claim tax relief on profits via HMRC’s Patent Box scheme[ii], according to…
Pioneering Treatment For Crop Weed Could Save Farmers Thousands Each Year
A revolutionary new way to combat a persistent crop weed which could save arable farmers thousands of pounds a year is being piloted by a…
Greenkeepers go fairway to sustainability at Welsh college summit
Greenkeepers, conservation groups and employers in the horticulture industry went a fairway to becoming more sustainable at a summit to mark World Habitat Day.
Ash trees from historic Bradford Estates wood to hit the mark as Irish hurling sticks
Ash trees felled as part of a forestry management project carried out on the Bradford Estates, on the Shropshire and Staffordshire borders, are to be…
FBCMB team “stands out” in law rankings
The professional standards of service offered by FBC Manby Bowdler’s agricultural experts has been recognised by the UK’s top independent guide to law firms.
Family firm approaching 50 years praises leadership course for impact on growth
An award-winning family firm approaching its 50th anniversary has gone from strength to strength thanks to the prestigious 20Twenty leadership programme.
Public body announces key hires to help shape nation’s land
Three new staff members have landed key roles helping to positively impact the on-the-ground culture of how land is owned and used in Scotland The…
Firm launches to help businesses see the good from the trees
A first-of-its-kind business has been launched to guide organisations through the carbon-offsetting journey, from identifying sites to growing trees and navigating the rapidly emerging carbon…
Protocol launched for responsible investment in natural capital
Responsible management of land for natural capital essential for a just transition, says land reform body The Scottish Land Commission has today issued a new…