Bright future for Mitie as new contracts mean more staff taken on
News | business.scotsman.com | 10 hours 35 minutes ago
Bright future for Mitie as new contracts mean more staff taken on - MITIE, the outsourcing, security and cleaning specialist, has taken on hundreds of staff north of the Border as it continues to win new contracts from cost-conscious companies and public bodies.
http://business.scotsman.com/industry/Bright-future-for-Mitie-as.5850273.jp
Newsvine - Wis. specialty crops industry gets USDA grants
News | www.newsvine.com | Oct 20, 2009
Farm officials say Wisconsin's specialty crops industry, which includes fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers, will get most of a $750,000 grant awarded to the state by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/10/20/3402031-wis-specialty-crops-industry-gets-usda-grants
PR and Journalism Lessons from Agriculture Chem Industry’s PR Blunder
Blog | principledprofit.com | Apr 14, 2009
Unbelievably stupid quote from the agrochemical trade group Mid America Croplife Association, whose members include the likes of Monsanto, Dow, and other manufacturers of farm chemicals (oh, and can you spot the two grammar errors in those three sentences?):Did you hear the news? The White House is
Farmers reminded to vaccinate animals against bluetongue as deadline looms
News | www.theherald.co.uk | Apr 7, 2009
The Scottish Government has reminded farmers that the deadline to have all susceptible animals vaccinated against bluetongue is fast approaching.
China Agri-Business Announces 2008 Operating Results
Press Release | news.prnewswire.com | Apr 3, 2009
per share, respectively, for 2007. These increases are primarily attributed to the higher gross profit margin rate, lower professional fees, and lower general and administrative expenses in 2008 relative to 2007.
http://news.prnewswire.com/ViewContent.aspx?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/04-03-2009/0005000413&EDATE=
Hourly wage rates incl. bonuses
News | www.cbs.nl | Apr 2, 2009
Statistics Netherlands, Go to main menu / search field. Home > Themes > Labour and social security > Figures > Key figures > Hourly wage rates incl. bonuses Key figures, 02 April 2009 09:30 Hourly wage rates incl. bonuses 2008 2009 Mar* Jan* Feb* Mar* SIC 1993 2000=100 Total 01-93 120.8 124.7 124.9
EU mulls climate-change adaptation strategy
News | www.wbcsd.org | Apr 1, 2009
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a coalition of some 175 international companies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development, i.e. environmental protection, social equity and economic growth.
http://www.wbcsd.org/plugins/DocSearch/details.asp?type=DocDet&ObjectId=MzQwNjY
Family food bill £400 higher because of EU agricultural policy
News | www.telegraph.co.uk | Mar 31, 2009
British families are paying nearly 400 a year in higher food prices and taxes because of the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), a report has said.
Asian economic outlook 'bleak' for 2009
News | edition.cnn.com | Mar 31, 2009
Asia's economic growth will tumble to the slowest pace since the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in a report released Tuesday.
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/BUSINESS/03/31/asia.economy/index.html?eref=edition_business
March 27, 2009 Vol. 16, Issue 11
News | www.ncga.com | Mar 30, 2009
In this issue: · NCGA Agri-Industry Council Meets in Washington · NCGA, Others Grateful for Commodity Futures Trading Oversight Legislation · NCGA Establishes Farmer-Led Climate Change Task Force · Meeting to Discuss Mississippi
