February 25, 2022
Natural affinity
Haynes' acquisition of Oakes Bros brings together two long-established family names.
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February 25, 2022
A national grain trading business with a local presence
Cefetra Ltd is a major importer of agricultural raw materials to the feed, food and fuel industries into the UK and Ireland, supported by a domestic grain origination arm that followed the acquisition of Wessex…
February 25, 2022
Eggs in more than one basket
This month Nigel Akehurst visits award winning organic poultry farmers Danny and Susie Macmillan at the Macs Farm in the historic village of Ditchling, set in the South Downs National Park, to learn more about…
February 3, 2022
Hire option makes light work of tough tasks
Farmers looking to make light work of a deep clean without investing in equipment they won’t use again for another six months can now hire what they need from Uckfield-based cleaning equipment specialists Pressure Clean.
February 1, 2022
Milking the rewards
This month Nigel Akehurst visits the Farnes family at Downsview Farm in Ringmer to find out more about their award-winning farmhouse dairy, which produces and supplies local shops with an impressive range of products from…
February 1, 2022
High standards
R S Birch & Partners has built up an impressive reputation over the past 50 years – and not just amongst the respected electrical company’s clients.
January 4, 2022
Innovative approach to creating refrigeration systems
Teamwork and respect are two critical factors in the success of top refrigeration company Orchard Cooling, which will be celebrating its fifth anniversary this year.
January 4, 2022
Healthy return on investments
A new building will also improve a business’ carbon footprint by making the operation more efficient.
January 4, 2022
Past, pheasant and future
This month Nigel Akehurst visits Wealden Game Farm at Court Lodge Farm in Burwash to meet founder Paul Smith and his wife Yvette and learn more about their flourishing game business.
January 4, 2022
Thinning woodland benefits the trees
South East Forestry has a unique approach to woodland management that can deliver a surprisingly good return to landowners.
December 7, 2021
Christmas tree pioneers
Nigel Akehurst visits father and son team Michael and Jon Baker at Littledown Christmas Farm in Westfield, near Hastings.
