Heathcote Holdings Annual Summer BBQ 2025 It was the most glorious sunny day and we all enjoyed the Heathcote Annual Summer BBQ! The event brought together the FGS Agri team, colleagues from across the Heathcote Holdings Group, and their families for a fantastic day of food, fun and laughter. The Summer BBQ has become a…
Case Study Vegetation Management Services at Greenwich Royal Park Enhancing green spaces through targeted vegetation management Project Overview FGS Agri was hired to complete critical clearance work at Greenwich Royal Park, addressing overgrown banks and brambled areas that were preventing healthy grass growth. These works form the foundation of a longer-term plan to improve and…
FGS Agri Sponsors North School Young Farmers FGS Agri is proud to support the next generation of farming talent by sponsoring branded hoodies and jackets for the North School Young Farmers’ Club. Based in Ashford, Kent, North School has a working farm on site with a wide range of livestock including Pedigree Shorthorn cattle, Texel…
Inspiring the Next Generation of Farmers We had the pleasure of hosting the Weald of Kent Young Farmers Club at our Pluckley site, and what a fantastic evening it was! It was great to welcome the group, show them around our cattle enterprise and share our passion for modern, sustainable agriculture. Our farming team takes great pride…
The plough is one of the most important pieces of equipment in traditional agriculture, preparing the soil for planting and ensuring a healthy crop yield. Like any piece of machinery, regular maintenance is key to ensuring its longevity and efficiency. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps for maintaining your plough. 1.…
FGS Agri Limited announce a joint venture with Direct Enviro Services Ltd Direct Enviro Services Ltd is a specialist company which has been providing high-quality, reliable and biodiverse agricultural and highway vegetation services within Southeast England for over 10 years. Will Clarke, Director, will continue to lead Direct Enviro Services, working closely with FGS Agri…
We are thrilled that FGS Agri, along with our sister companies from Heathcote Holdings, proudly supported the Kent County Show again this year at Detling Showground. FGS Agri provided a range of hire equipment to aid the operation of the show, including telehandlers, gators and bowsers. Our sister company, Countrystyle Recycling, provided comprehensive waste management…
Started in 1843, Rothamsted Broadbalk is the world’s longest-running agricultural experiment. Established to test the long-term effects of inorganic fertilisers and organic fertilisers on the yield of winter wheat and soil health. Recently covered by Farmers Weekly, results have shown that adding farmyard manure increased soil organic matter, which enhances soil oxygen levels. This improvement…
FGS Agri is pleased to announce that we have achieved our Elite CHAS Certification of Accreditation after demonstrating compliance with the Common Assessment Standard and UK Health & Safety Legislation. Our Elite Certification represents our dedication to a safe working environment. As of 2023, agriculture accounts for 18% of all workplace fatalities, stressing the importance…
We would love to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended our Calving Day on the 14th April! Thanks to you, we raised a total of £2,397.25 for the new children’s play equipment at Pluckley Recreation Ground. It was a pleasure to be able to explain how we care for our cows &…
