Herefordshire NFU get the first sighting of a Gaia wind turbine being raised to its feet.

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Thu 1st Jul 2010

7Y on Radio 4 Costing the Earth

Following on from the Radio 4 farming programme in January where 7Y Energy spoke about new technologies in the Renewable Energy sector, Feed in Tariffs were the next subject matter that 7Y discussed, this time on Radio 4 Costing the Earth programme. To hear more download the audio clip Read full article

Mon 12th Apr 2010

7Y on Radio 4 Farming Today

Radio 4 Farming Today programme visits Julian Morgan's farm to hear about the different renewable energy options available to farmers and visits a Resource Efficiency course being delivered to dairy farmers by Sarah Wells. To listen to the interview please click here. ..

Tue 9th Feb 2010

Carbon Trust Loans

Interest free loans are an added bonus to farmers investing in energy efficient technologies for their business for more information please read on. View Press Release ..

Tue 26th Jan 2010

How would you recover?

If you had the misfortune to receive that phone call informing you that your premises had burnt to the ground, losing your vital business information, you could spend weeks, months, reconstructing this data. In the worst-case, you might not be able to reconstruct it at all. You can take some simple..
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Tue 15th Dec 2009

No in-house IT technician? No Problem!

In an ideal world we'd all have a specialist IT technician on hand 24/7 to take care of every IT glitch or maintenance problem. For most of us though, expert in-house IT support is a luxury we can only dream of. But now with broadband, you can enjoy..
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Tue 15th Dec 2009

Spam, spam, spam, spam, spam

Another topical hot issue at the moment is Spam! Did you know that over 14 billion unsolicited mail messages clog up the global email system every day! This accounts for around 87 % of total mail received. The vast majority of spam is advertising but around 2.5% (9..
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Tue 15th Dec 2009

IT support is fundamental to rural businesses

Gone are the days where ad-hoc information systems would suffice to run a business. Today's businesses, particularly those that are sales driven, are totally reliant on having robust IT support systems in place which offer 24/7 cover. Having up-to-date information at your finger tips is critical to any business's success..
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Tue 15th Dec 2009

7Y Energy launches Poultry division

Leading poultry expert Mike Tyers has joined 7Y Energy. For further information view the press release. ..

Fri 4th Dec 2009

I.T. is coming, are you ready?

7Y will be exhibiting at FREE seminars, designed to be an introduction to computers and the internet and how IT can work for your business. Topics covered will include how to submit a VAT Return on line, which all businesses with turnovers over £100,000 must do next year. 2010 dates to be..
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Thu 29th Oct 2009

Calling all tractor drivers

With funding in place under one of the first delivery contracts awarded under the Lantra Landskills programme, 7Y is now able to offer its fuel efficiency courses to tractor drivers at a much reduced price. Dates for this one day course, developed by 7Y and highly popular on its launch last..
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Tue 20th Oct 2009

Herefordshire farmer receives funding to install renewable energy projects

The Morgan Farming Partnership is one of the first rural businesses in Herefordshire to be granted funding under the RE:think Energy scheme to install both a photovoltaic array and a wind turbine to generate renewable electricity. The RE:think scheme is open to all farmers and rural business in the Rural..
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Mon 7th Sep 2009

Green energy courses available from 7Y Services

In a further development of its professional services to rural business, 7Y Energy, a division of 7Y Services Ltd, is launching a range of green energy courses to help farmers and landowners explore their long term energy options. Having provided the usual training for the farming industry for a number of..
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Mon 24th Aug 2009

Frozen blackcurrant business wins the Bear Pit prize

Herefordshire growers Anthony and Christine Snell were the winners of this year's Bear Pit competition at the Three Counties Show in Malvern, Worcestershire. The competition, based on the BBC TV series Dragon's Den, gives an opportunity to local businesses to make their pitch to a panel of judges for the..
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Mon 29th Jun 2009

Pest control in grain stores - courses now available!

LANTRA Management Pests in Grain Stores is a workshop identifying and controlling pests and vermin in grain stores Organised by 7Y Services, the workshops will be held at its offices at the Innovation Centre, Upper Rissington, near Stow on the Wold, and will look at all aspects surrounding the issues on..
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Mon 29th Jun 2009

7Y's fuel efficiency course for tractor drivers gets LANTRA accreditation

The Fuel Efficiency Awareness Training (FEAT) has been granted LANTRA accreditation which gives it national recognition. Developed by 7Y Services in Leominster last summer, this machinery operation course is the first in the country and it has been exceptionally well received with more courses now being set up. "It really has struck..
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Tue 14th Apr 2009

Biomass Pelleting Plant Information Evening

John Amos & Co are hosting an information evening for farmers interested in learning more about the plans to convert the former Countrywide plant at Presteigne into a wood pelleting plant for biomass fuel. The project will require vast amounts of biomass from the region within a 40 mile radius of..
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Fri 13th Feb 2009

Bioganix PLC

An announcement was made today by Bioganix plc stating that on the 10^th February 2009 the Group Operating Companies of Bioganix were placed into adminstration. Please see the announcement on the Investor Relations page of the Bioganix site (http://www.bioganix.co.uk/investor). for further details. ..

Tue 10th Feb 2009

Reduced times for spreading manure with NVZ legislation

Range of equipment to deal with new NVZ rules With the advent of the new NVZ regulations, the pressure is on to handle manures in accordance with the regulations. One result of the new legislation is that the opportunities to spread muck and slurry will be..
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Fri 30th Jan 2009

Fuel Efficiency Awareness Training (FEAT)

The FEAT course (the first of its kind in the country), has been designed for those involved in agriculture who want to achieve maximum performance from their agricultural machines. Developed out of the road haulage industry, two sessions are offered. The morning session concentrates on the basics of tractor operation,..
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Fri 30th Jan 2009

Grant schemes available for renewable energy

Two grant funding schemes are now available in the West Midlands for installing renewable energy technologies for both Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and larger projects, of which farms are eligible. One is located in the Rural Regeneration Zone (RRZ) which covers SMEs in Herefordshire, Shropshire and parts of Worcestershire...
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Wed 28th Jan 2009

RPA announce new payment entitlements for orchards, tree fruit and nursery stock

Farmers growing permanent crops such as orchards, vines and nursery trees will now be able to claim the Single Payment Scheme for these previously ineligible crops under new scheme announcements. Those wishing to claim these entitlements must register the parcels of land concerned with the RPA in order to receive the..
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Mon 29th Sep 2008

Restructuring Aid available for Sugar Beet Contractors

Are you a contractor who was contracted to sugar beet growers in 2006, 2007 or 2008? The Rural Payments Agency has announced that 1.4 million euro's of financial aid is available for contractors affected by factory closures. The aid scheme is still in the registration stage and all contractors wishing to..
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Mon 29th Sep 2008

Challenge yourself to economical crop establishment

With the relentless increase in the price of fuel, it makes sense to look at the cost of your crop establishment. 7Y now has access to a huge pool of minimal tillage machinery and drills which are ideal for establishing crops and retaining seedbed moisture, without..
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Tue 5th Aug 2008

Fuel commission increase kept to a minimum

7Y has reluctantly decided to increase the commission charged to fuel purchasers from 0.2ppl to 0.3ppl, and to also remove the £20.00 cap for orders in excess of 10000 litres. We have not changed our commission charges for a number of years. When gas oil was 20ppl, our commission was the..
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Tue 5th Aug 2008

New fuel efficiency course to save farmers thousands

Rural business services company 7Y Services Ltd has launched a series of tractor efficiency courses which could help farmers shave thousands of pounds off their diesel costs. The director of farmer-owned 7Y, based in Herefordshire, said efficient tractor operation could save farmers £5,000 to 6,000 per year. Tractor dealers suggest that a..
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Thu 10th Jul 2008

The Bear Pit 2008 - Three Counties Show

7Y Managing Director Richard Jackson recently took on the role as judge in the 'Bear Pit' competition at last months Three Counties Show. The 'Bear Pit' modelled on televisions Dragons Den took the form of a business competition where five young businesses pitched to win £1,000 in prize money by..
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Tue 1st Jul 2008

Training to save fuel!

7Y are pleased to introduce a safe and fuel efficient driving course.

Learn how to save fuel through efficient driving techniques. Increase productivity, maximise efficiency in the use of your agricultural vehicles.

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Mon 2nd Jun 2008

Make the most of your manure

High fertiliser prices are making it essential to make the most of any farm manures that you have available.

Nutrient analysis - make certain of what your manure contains; refer to DEFRA Fertiliser Recommendations Book(RB209)as a guide or arrange for an accurate analysis to be done quickly and cheaply..
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Mon 2nd Jun 2008

Getting you out of a jam and preserving your business

When 7Y subscriber Steve Holder of SJH Groundworks landed one of the biggest contracts in town, he was delighted, but soon found that bigger contracts require more robust and stringent health and safety arrangements. Steve had won a major slice of the work to construct the new cider mill to..
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Mon 2nd Jun 2008

A tank of fuel used to cost £250 it now costs £1500+ !

The price of fuel is now a major concern to all businesses, and fuel security should be taken very seriously in the light of an increase in fuel thefts from both domestic and commercial premises. Take the following steps and make it harder for thieves to gain access to your..
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Wed 28th May 2008

Agricultural Vehicles on the road ...

Mike Braithwaite, the country's leading consultant on agricultural traffic law, gave a presentation, recently hosted by 7Y. Here is a short resume of some of the points Mike raised:

• Notify police prior to traveling on the road if you have mounted or trailed..
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  Wed 28th May 2008

Chamber Awards 2008

This year we have been nominated "Chamber Member of the Year" having in the last two years been runner up in "Business of the Year" and last year winning the "Skilled Development award" find out more by visiting www.hwchamberawards.com ..

Mon 19th May 2008

The Carbon Footprint of British Agriculture

7Y together with the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust and the Frank Arden Memorial Fund highlight how farming can benefit from renewable energy. Read more ..

Wed 14th May 2008

County producers urged to cut out the middle man

Herefordshire's farmers and growers will be urged to "cut out the middle man" in a bid to boost farm gate margins at the "Adding Value Through Direct Retailing" event later this month. The day-long, free event is being organised by Leominster-based rural business services company, 7Y Ltd, and held at the..
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Wed 30th Apr 2008

7Y allays crop fears over worker shortage

Herefordshire–based 7Y Services Limited today said that the current economic downturn could benefit local farmers and growers fearful of a shortage of immigrant labour. Many of the county's food producers have, in recent weeks, expressed a fear that a lack of picking staff could mean crops are left to rot in..
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Wed 30th Apr 2008

Agricultural Vehicles on the Road Event

7Y welcomes Mr Mike Braithwaite, nationally renowned Road Traffic Legislation expert to Wharton Court on Thursday 21 February 2008. Mr Braithwaite will conduct two seminar sessions to help attendees understand the rules relating to the use of agricultural vehicles on the road.

The cost is £20 for those working in agriculture..
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Thu 7th Feb 2008

Leominster-based 7Y take up "toe tickling" to beat workplace stress

Employees at the Leominster-based rural business services company, 7Y Services Ltd, were "tickling their toes" last week in support of National Stress Awareness Day. The nationwide event which took place on 7th November was the culmination of the year-long "Smile Stress Away" campaign, created to encourage a more positive and proactive..
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Mon 12th Nov 2007

£25k project in bid to boost farm gate margins

West Midlands based farmers and growers are being urged to "walk their supply chain" as part of a "25,000 project designed to help them build more collaborative relationships with processors and retailers.

This series of eight events is designed to increase farmers' understanding of the food supply chain.

They aim to improve..
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Mon 29th Oct 2007

WWW the new Wild Wild West

We all know how the internet has changed our lives in so many ways. However with spammers and phishers and countless other scams out there on the web, it can feel more like the wild wild west rather than the world wide web! Safety on the web has become paramount..
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Tue 25th Sep 2007

Working Time Directive

We are in the middle of the busy season for temporary labour with many people working long hours particularly those involved with the potato harvest. Please be aware of your legal obligation to allow staff sufficient rest time during these busy times. Last season a Cambridgeshire potato producer fell foul of..
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Sat 1st Sep 2007

New Recruit

We would like to introduce you to a new member of staff in our 7Y People team. Becky Sankey has now joined us and will be your main contact for all 7Y People administration. Becky is Herefordshire born and bred with valuable knowledge and experience of the area. If you..
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Sat 1st Sep 2007

Seasonal Agricultural Workers' Scheme from Jan 2007

The SAWS allows farmers and growers in the UK to recruit overseas workers to undertake work that is both seasonal and agricultural. The scheme helps to meet the shortfall in the supply of seasonal labour from within the UK and European Union. SAWS will move towards exclusively recruiting Romanian and..
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Sat 1st Sep 2007

National Minimum Wage

From 1 October 2007 the National Minimum Wage will increase.

• The adult rate (for workers aged 22 and over) will increase to £5.52 per hour.
• The development rate for 18-21 year olds will increase to £4.60 per hour.
• The development rate for 16-17 year olds will increase to £3.40 per hour.

Sat 1st Sep 2007

Smoking

Hopefully you will now be aware of the non smoking legislation that came into effect on July 1st 2007. Due to the ever increasing amount of workplace legislation 7Y can now offer your business a free 2 hour initial health and safety 'health check' audit, which will help you..
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Sat 1st Sep 2007

7Y triumphs at Chamber of Commerce Awards

At the recent Hereford & Worcester Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony, Richard Jackson, Managing Director (pictured) was delighted to accept the Award for Skills Development on behalf of 7Y, which recognizes a company that can demonstrate outstanding workforce development. We are particularly pleased with this award as it demonstrates the..
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Wed 11th Jul 2007

Bioganix Hi-N Fertiliser

We continue to supply Bioganix Hi-N Fertiliser onto subscribers' farms as an economic source of nitrogen, sulphur and other nutrients. Bioganix Hi-N is the ideal product to apply prior to establishment of OSR, and we can supply and spread at advantageous rates for deliveries made before July 20th. The..
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Tue 3rd Jul 2007

Hay and straw wanted

Do you have hay or straw for sale? 7Y have customers looking for hay and straw, in the swath or in the bale from the field or swath (big square preferred). All areas considered. We have a demand for hay and straw from other Machinery Rings through the harvest..
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Tue 3rd Jul 2007

Claas Combine Fleet Discount Scheme

7Y Services, in conjunction with Savills, are able to access the Claas combine fleet discount scheme. If you are considering buying a new Claas combine, please let us know before you approach your dealer or Claas, as any purchase must be pre-notified to qualify. Ring Mark or Derek for more..
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Tue 3rd Jul 2007

STOP PRESS - Agricultural Waste Regulations

After the implementation of the waste regulations in May, we have begun discussions with an international company who are looking to provide a very cost-effective collection service for hazardous wastes from farms. This service is being developed with the other Machinery Rings across the UK and the best rates..
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Tue 3rd Jul 2007

Small Business Champions

Building on previous business awards successes, 7Y have recently been shortlisted for the regional finals of the British Small Business Champions awards. These awards, for companies with under 50 employees, aim to celebrate and recognise the achievements and importance of the UKs small business sector. 7Y was shortlisted from companies..
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Thu 24th May 2007

Investors in People

7Y Services Limited have recently undergone a review of our Investors in People status and are delighted to announce that we have retained the accreditation. 7Y Services Limited has now upheld Investors in People standard since the year 2000, a real testament to the value we place in the staff..
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Thu 24th May 2007

7Y triumph at National Awards

7Y Holdings emerged victorious at the prestigious National Farming Awards held in London. We came away with the prize for 'Collaboration of the Year', honouring our accomplishments as a farmer-owned business that has achieved great success. Launched this year, the National Farming Awards reward professionalism and growth across a number..
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Mon 3rd Jul 2006