51AVÊÓÆµ

Scottish machinery rings set to merge

Ringlink and HBS combine 4,000 membership in what boards describe as 'logical step'

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Two of Scotland’s machinery rings, Laurencekirk based Ringlink (Scotland) and Inverness based Highland Business Services (HBS), have announced plans to merge
Image:

Two of Scotland’s machinery rings, Laurencekirk based Ringlink (Scotland) and Inverness based Highland Business Services (HBS), have announced plans to merge

Two of Scotland's machinery rings, Ringlink (Scotland) and Highland Business Services (HBS), have announced plans to merge. The deal between the two co-operatives will substantially strengthen the position...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on 51AVÊÓÆµBusiness

Mexico presents biggest CPTPP opportunity for UK red meat exports, conference hears

Mexico presents biggest CPTPP opportunity for UK red meat exports, conference hears

The AHDB red meat export conference heard how the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has presented new opportunities for UK exporters, particularly with Mexico

Mia Willemsen
clock 10 June 2026 • 2 min read
Lidl to invest £500m in British berries after increases in volumes

Lidl to invest £500m in British berries after increases in volumes

The discounter said it has signed five-year agreements to give farmers certainty amid rising costs and unpredictable weather

Alex Black
clock 10 June 2026 • 2 min read
Despite political tensions new opportunities emerge for trade with US, conference hears

Despite political tensions new opportunities emerge for trade with US, conference hears

The AHDB red meat export conference heard how there are growing opportunities for trade with the US, from high demand for beef to new markets opening for ovine genetics

Mia Willemsen
clock 10 June 2026 • 3 min read