Global Agricultural Commodities Market Seminar

We are pleased to announce that, despite the cancellation of the Annual Dinner, this year’s Rob Fisher seminar will still take place albeit in a socially distanced manner.

Mark Feight, M.D. and co-founder of International Agribusiness Group LLC and a leading expert on the global agricultural economy, has kindly agreed to host a virtual seminar. This will take place on 15th October, which was the intended Dinner date, so please put this in your diary as it will no doubt once again be a very informative event.

More details and a registration link can be found on the EVENTS page.

North Yorkshire Trade Awareness Course, 21st & 22nd May 2019

“Another successful North Yorkshire trade awareness course, with the weather, companies and delegates being extremely kind to us,” reported Angela Sutherby, lead chaperone.

There was a great mix of visits to cover all different aspects of the trade from pet food production at IPN to finding out how the Theakston’s Best Beer was made and sampling the results.

The coopering, once again brought out the competitive edge in the delegates and it was the ladies with team work and determination which ultimately equalled success.

It was lovely to see so many new people on this course, be it new starters or new to the industry and they all got on really well, which in turn made the course more enjoyable for all.

The opportunity to visit other companies, along with the networking opportunities these course bring are really helpful to people in their development and careers.

Angela would like to thank everyone who attended the course, but especially all the companies that continue to support us, either by sending delegates along on the course, or allowing us the opportunity to visit their premises, which we appreciate takes up a lot of their valuable time and effort, so thank you very much.

Association Golf Tournament 10th May 2019

It is a great delight to report that the Association’s 2019 Golf Tournament was, yet again, a great success.

As all 17 teams eagerly waited for the claxon to sound at 1.30pm, there was barely a cloud in the sky and a gentle breeze to keep from being too hot, a pleasant afternoon’s golf was had by all. The course looked very well and thanks to the groundsmen who work hard to keep it playing so well.

Think it is fair to say, not all teams returned to the clubhouse quite so enthusiastically as they left, but that is the nature of the game (apparently). After a delicious two-course meal all disappointments were soon forgotten. Big thanks to Wes and his catering team for the excellent food and prompt service not only after the game, but he kindly sponsored the bacon sandwiches and coffee at lunch-time too.

Tom Windscheffel, the Association’s President started of the formal proceedings by thanking everyone for supporting the golf tournament, especially the host companies. He also wanted to thank the golf club, caterers, grounds-men and Pro Shop for ensuring the event went well.

Tom presented a cheque to Claire Crosby from the Hull branch of the children’s charity KIDS thanks to the generous support the golfers had given to the raffle along with a kind golf entry fee donation. The Associated is thrilled to be able to offer their continual support to this charity, for further information please visit their website www.kids.org.uk/yorkshire-humber, as any additional help is always gratefully received.

The overall winners of the tournament, was a team from Staffcall UK Ltd with a winning score of 82. Unfortunately, the team members had to disappear due to family and work issues so where unable to collect their prizes in person, but congratulations to Dan Digby, Andy Bradley, Phil Ward and David Milner.

For the second year on the trot, the runners up where the team from Thames Valley Cambac Ltd with a score of 79 and as they are members of the Association, the winners of the HCFTA trophy. Well done Mark Woodall, Jon Shaw, Joe Dewhirst and Rob Beckett.

Third place went to Chris McFadden, James Thomson, Neil Thomson and David Curry from E D & F Man Liquid Products Ltd who scored 79 as well, but Thames Valley Cambac had the best back nine, so were placed higher.

Additional prizes were given for nearest the pin and longest drive, congratulations to the following winners:

Nearest the Pin, hole 3 - Jim Wraith from James Mortimer Ltd

Nearest the Pin, hole 6 - Colin Shepherd from Cargill plc

Nearest the Pin, hole 9 - Neil Evison from Martyn Shaw’s Team

Nearest the Pin, hole 13 - Tommy Jackson from Humber Excavations

Nearest the Pin, hole 17 - Chris Pyle from Uni Gloves UK Ltd

Longest Drive, hole 10 - Rob Beckett from Thames Valley Cambac Ltd