Careers News

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has announced the appointment of Gavin Lane as its new president. 

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has appointed Helen Herniman as its new chief executive and accounting officer. 

Red Tractor has announced the appointment of two new sector chairs: Nick Major as chair of the poultry sector board and Veryan Bliss as chair of the fresh produce sector board.

Vegetable grower and processor Burgess Farms has announced a leadership transition and new investment partnership that marks a significant milestone in its 127-year history. 

Corteva Agriscience announced that Ed Barnatt has been appointed the new UK & Ireland country leader.

Red Tractor’s chief executive Jim Moseley will retire next year after 50 years in the food and drink industry.

Glyn Roberts, former president of the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW), was honoured with the prestigious FUW Internal Award at this year’s Royal Welsh Show, which recognises his service to Welsh agriculture.

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) announced that Janet Swadling OBE has been chosen as its interim chief executive.

A young farmer starting out on a county council tenancy in Staffordshire has shared his view that council farms are playing a vital role in supporting the next generation of British farmers.

The founder of R W Crawford Agricultural Machinery, Bob Crawford, has announced his retirement after 45 years of leadership.

Two of Scotland’s machinery rings, Laurencekirk-based Ringlink (Scotland) Ltd and Inverness-based Highland Business Services Ltd (HBS), have announced plans to merge their activities.

Graham Wilkinson will step down from the role of AHDB’s CEO to join Sofina Foods as group agriculture director.