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Close Brothers Business Finance re-enters Agricultural sector
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CLOSE BROTHERS BUSINESS Finance has appointed Michael Tyler , a specialist Broker Development Manager , to oversee the company ’ s re-entry into the Agricultural sector .
Michael has a strong financial services background , having worked in both underwriting and collections .
Ian Aitchison , Managing Director , Close Brothers Business Finance , said : “ I am very pleased both to announce Michael ’ s appointment and our re-entry into what is an integral part of the UK economy . It employs almost 500,000 people and generates income of not far off £ 4bn .
“ Michael ’ s appointment is evidence that at Close Brothers Business Finance we understand the challenges faced by the agricultural sector to drive forward successful and profitable farming businesses and we are committed to offering bespoke agricultural finance solutions to support the industry ’ s sustainability .
“ Whether a small dairy farmer or a large-scale agricultural contractor , we work in partnership with brokers to create a package that will help brokers ’ customers invest in the assets they need .”
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THREE COUNTIES FARMING CONFERENCE ASKS IS GM THE ANSWER ?
Thursday 17 November 2016
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THE THREE COUNTIES FARMING Conference in association with Bruton Knowles returns with a heavy hitting panel to discuss the real issues that face farmers today .
To take place at the Three Counties Showground on Thursday 17 November , the event will introduce a selection of new afternoon workshops ( from the earlier than normal start time of 2pm ) from a collection of top names in the industry – NFU , DEFRA and Severn Trent Water . The Afternoon Workshops look at subjects as diverse as soil nutrition to grants available to farmers , and the NFU ’ s position on Brexit .
Ken Nottage , CEO of the Three Counties Agricultural Society , said : “ We are extremely proud of the Three Counties Farming Conference . We feel honoured that we are able to provide this vital platform for debate and portal for information for the farming and rural communities of which we are a part of . Following on from the success of last year we are introducing extra afternoon sessions , led by leaders in their fields , that will look at everything from taking first steps in the world of agriculture to the effect of Brexit on our future . We once again welcome an exceptional panel of speakers for our evening conference which never fails to stimulate lively debate and discussion , I ’ m very much looking forward to it .
He added : “ This year ’ s debate centres on ‘ Feeding Britain and the World – is GM the answer ?’ Despite being enthusiastically embraced by agriculture in much of the rest of the world , here in Britain and parts of Europe we have shunned genetically modified crops and the production of them . We are going to look at why this may be and explore where we go from here . GM foods are often a contentious and potentially emotive issue but are they inexorably linked to future proofing our food supplies ? The days debate will no doubt raise strong points from both sides of the fence .”
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