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APPOINTMENTS Processor appointments NORWICH food processing equipment manufacturer Fabcon Food Systems (FFS) has made several new appointments and promotions. Andrew Peek, has become Operations Director while Luke Cossey has been promoted from Senior Design Engineer to Engineering Manager. James Bradford has become Production Manager, moving from his role as Supervisor and Compliance O cer while Jakub Bak joins as a Mechanical Design Engineer, with Nick Kittle is the new Controls Engineer, following many years working as a sub- contractor for FFS. Adam Harvey joins as Sales Engineer, Jim Ayre joins as Parts and Logistics Coordinator, while Kevin Wrathall has been appointed Project Manager on a contract basis to coordinate UK and global build and installation projects. Growers’ campaigner in climate action role HARRIET Lamb will be championing the cause of growers in her new role as CEO of climate action organisation WRAP. Harriet built the global movement Fairtrade which ghts for better conditions and fair prices for smallholder growers and workers across the developing world. Typhon Multi-Head Linear Weigher Accuracy within 2g, Large HD Touch Screen, IoT 4.0 Connectivity, Finished in Stainless Steel. WWW.AGRIMECH.CO +44 (0) 1354 638 222 (Available in 8, 9, 10, 16, 18, 20 Head Layouts) BAGMA new General Manager NICK Darking has been appointed General Manager at the British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA). He will take over from Keith Christian and has more than 30 years’ experience, having worked with customers and dealers in both the agricultural and ground care sectors. Head of Fundraising RABI has appointed Paul Pirie as Head of Fundraising. Paul brings more than 30 years experience in national fundraising. Supporting northern growth OMEX Agriculture has appointed Dave Towse as Sales Manager North. Based from his home in irsk, he will be growing fertiliser business for the company, and developing its foliar nutrition business alongside Scott Baker in the North of England. He has more than 30 years’ experience in the UK fertiliser industry including with Growhow/CF. Promotion to Country Manager TIMAC Agro UK has promoted James Hay into the new role of country manager. James has worked as Deputy General Manager since 2021 and hopes to increase the company’s overall brand awareness in the UK.