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Experience of operating agricultural equipment is required alongside a good knowledge of agricultural farming practices. Must have a full driving license.

Cash Health Scheme, training and competitive salary o ered. For further details visit our website www.setch eld.co.uk or contact Hannah Setch eld on 01476 560784.

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Supervisory Role:

Malcolm Harrison Auctions Ltd is looking to recruit an experienced and competent supervisor with a good working knowledge in the haulage and/or plant sectors. The position requires a high work ethic, selfmotivated individual with a capacity to deal with site issues effectively, liaise with customer and vendors professionally and be camera/computer literate. We shall work with the right person to further his/her leadership ambition within the company.

Start Date: ASAP

Applications & CV’s to vicky@malcolmharrison.co.uk by the 28th February 2023.

County Organiser - (part time)

Norfolk Farm Machinery Club (Normac) is an educational organisation whose roots stretch back to the immediate post-war era and the need for increased mechanisation of farming.

Due to a forthcoming retirement, the Normac committee are seeking a motivated, ideas-driven individual who is passionate about farming, modern techniques and technologies, embracing change at a time of significant industry upheaval whilst retaining a connection to the past.

The Normac County Organiser’s position is highly rewarding, relies on good organisational and networking skills and is based on approximately 2 days’ work per week, with all out of pocket expenses reimbursed. Its main responsibilities include –

• Planning and execution of events including Norfolk Show stand, Cultivations demo, farm walks etc., utilising member volunteers where required

• Maintaining and growing the club’s presence with relevant content and ensure that the club’s profile is constantly visible in the public domain

• Member engagement and membership development through providing content for Top Link magazine and other forms of communication

• Chair and manage regular committee meetings, working closely with the County President, County Chairman, Treasurer, and other committee members

All interested individuals should contact the County Chairman, Malcolm Greves07917 878226 or malcolmgreves@hotmail.com

Requirements:

• Hold an HGV license and must be able to operate forklifts/plant.

• Good knowledge of the haulage/plant industry.

• Camera/computer literate.

• Be able to self-manage.

• Managing workflow and site set-up working alongside the Directors, Auction Manager and set-up team.

• Creating and managing a set-up team to timescales and meeting auction deadlines i.e., cataloguing items & checks; photographs; item descriptions.

• Good communication skills essential.

• Professional & positive attitude.

• Maintain & gain new customer relationships.

• Willingness to work away from home and available to work Saturdays as the auction calendar requires throughout the year.

Wendy Houston, previously vice chairman, was appointed chairman of the cooperative at the recent Fram Farmers AGM, succeeding Andrew Read who stood down from the role after three years.

Doug Inglis, who has been a board member since 2020, was appointed vice chairman, bringing with him considerable experience and a wealth of knowledge of the arable sector from his time at Velcourt, plus his continued role as an agronomist.

Wendy, who became a board director in 2015, is energised at the opportunity to lead the board and continue the progress made by Fram Farmers.

The cooperative has also appointed Michael Muncey, former UK managing director of Bayer Crop Science ,and David Sheppard, former managing director of ADM, to the board during the past 12 months, along with farmer members Mark Williams and Frans de Boer.

Additionally, the AGM saw the retirement of Su olk farmer John Parkinson from the board following 11 years of service, and Chris Packshaw, who retired after six years’ service.

Origin Fertilisers has added to its national team of in-house nutrition agronomists with the appointment of Julia Andrews, based in Stirling, to cover Scotland and the Borders.

Ms Andrews brings Origin’s team of nutrition agronomists to six, covering all corners of the UK and providing balanced nutrition advice to farmers. Hailing from New Zealand, she studied for a BSc in Agricultural Science at Lincoln University in New Zealand.

She gained experience working as an arable advisor for one of

New Zealand’s largest agricultural distributors and input suppliers, and her extensive knowledge of production systems, both arable and grassland, will o er UK farmers the opportunity to learn about di erent techniques. Ms Andrews says the many similarities between UK and New Zealand farming will allow her to help farmers become more productive with their fertiliser use.

“The right crop nutrition has never been more essential, and farmers require a deeper understanding of what di erent nutrients can o er, so our advice needs to make the most of any investment the farmer is making,” Ms Andrews said.

Che ns is strengthening its position within the rural sector across the East Anglian region, with the appointment of Jonathan Purkiss as rural surveyor.

Jonathan joins Che ns from the Valuation O ce Agency, where for the past seven years he held the position of senior surveyor. At Che ns, Jonathan’s focus will be valuations, agency and professional work within the rural team.

Led by Simon Gooderham and Jonathan Sti , Che ns’ rural professionals team has gone from strength to strength with a number of signi cant projects in the past year. Che ns manages an impressive portfolio of rural holdings as well as being involved in a series of some of the region’s key land and property sales.

Mr Purkiss commented:

“Che ns has a diverse mix of clients, and I am looking forward to getting involved in a series of projects across the region. Within my new role I will be able to use my experience gained in the public sector to advise clients on rural matters. The rm has a fantastic reputation, and I am pleased to join this already well-established team.”

British cultivation equipment manufacturer Sumo UK Ltd has appointed Steve Ridley as its new managing director.

With over 30 years of experience in the agricultural machinery sector, including roles in engineering, technical, sales and product training, Mr Ridley will lead the team as the company continues to provide first class cultivation and drilling equipment.

“I’m delighted to be joining Sumo, a leading manufacturer with a great team of people that is easy to do business with and has a mindset of continuous improvement,” he said.

“My objective is to make Sumo a leading manufacturer, building on over 20 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing topquality innovative equipment.”

Sumo chairman, James Sweeting, added: “Steve joins Sumo with a record of success and proven leadership skills, having worked for a global agricultural machinery manufacturer and a large dealership group,” he says.

“He’ll be a great asset to the business as we move through our next phase of growth.”

To find out more about Sumo contact 01759 319900 or visit www.sumo1.com/

Kuhn Farm

Machinery has recruited Gordon Logan to the company’s regionally deployed sales team.

Gordon specialises in bedding and feeding equipment, as well as Kuhn’s range of hedge cutters, and will manage the north of England and Scotland. This appointment maintains Kuhn’s expanded product sales support function that has now been in existence for over a decade and complements the ongoing investment that the company is making in technical personnel.

“We’re continually building on our commitment to deliver the very best sales support to our dealers and customers,” explains Kuhn managing director Siân Pritchard. “Our investment in people mirrors our success in increasing sales and growing market share in priority product areas.

“Having skilled and dedicated people on the ground is an important part of building strong relationships with our dealer network and is becoming an important di erentiator for the business. It’s a crucial factor in ensuring that we provide a more complete, e cient, and thorough service to our UK customers and, as a result, are able to push UK sales gures to new heights.”

Matt Shand has been appointed to the role of commercial manager for Limagrain UK. This new opportunity will see him developing and implementing the UK commercial strategy for the seed business, whilst also leading the UK sales team.

Limagrain is a fast growing, farmer-owned international cooperative group, specialising in both agricultural and horticultural seeds, as well as cereal products. As the fourth largest plant breeder and seeds marketing company in the world, it employs 10,000 people with a turnover of more than €2.5 billion annually.

Mr Shand brings a wealth of experience to the position; he began his career in the seed industry at Woodhead Seeds in Yorkshire, before joining Limagrain as sales manager in 2016.

He commented: “Limagrain is at the forefront of bringing varieties to market that o er increased yields, stronger agronomic characteristics and better disease resistance, whilst end-users also bene t from added value, improved quality, productivity and processability.

“[...] I am very much looking forward to being a key part of the team taking this forward,” he says.

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