The New Normal at FGS Agri – Supporting our Farming Industry
May 19, 2020
The British farming industry remains crucial to our economy and also to our need for healthy food. Despite the...
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Covid-19 UpdateMarch 27, 2020We hope that you, your families and colleagues are all well and doing what they can to get through... -
Festive Opening HoursDecember 12, 2019Click here to view FGS Agri's Festive Opening Hours -
Surge in Popularity of MicroFarmingSeptember 12, 2019Micro farms are popping up across the country at an unprecedented rate. Many are located in urban or suburban... -
Love Lamb WeekSeptember 1, 2019British farmers are throwing their support behind a week-long campaign for British lamb. The campaign, which will run from... -
New joint venture sees launch of FGS Pilcher LtdJune 3, 2019On 1 June 2019 the Civil Engineering division of FGS Agri Ltd combined with IG Pilcher Ltd and all... -
FGS Agri successfully achieves UKAS accreditationMay 1, 2019We are pleased to announce that FGS Agri Ltd, working with UKAS accredited certification body NQA, has successfully integrated... -
UK Care farms helping vulnerable young peopleJanuary 22, 2019Anyone who has ever lived in the countryside or worked on a farm will understand how being near animals, breathing... -
Climate Change: Should UK Sheep Numbers Increase or Decrease?December 6, 2018Following the release of a report issued by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) last month, the National Sheep... -
Ashford Cattle ShowDecember 3, 2018Congratulations to all the winners at the Ashford Cattle Show. Richard from FGS Agri proudly presenting to MB Farms,... -
New poultry apprenticeship launchedAugust 22, 2018The British poultry industry launched a new apprenticeship at the British Pig & Poultry Fair earlier this summer. The... -
Advice on farm fire and wildfire risksAugust 20, 2018Following the recent heatwave, there has been increased concern about the risk of wild fires such as the ones... -
Straw For SaleAugust 10, 2018Straw For Sale Wheat Straw Oat Straw OSR Straw Barley Straw Also have Thrashed Hay available Call 01233 820055 for details and prices -
Farm Safety WeekJuly 16, 2018This week is Farm Safety Week (16-20 July). Follow #FarmSafetyWeek for practical advice and guidance. Here are their top... -
Planning Rules Relaxed for Farm BuildingsMay 1, 2018Recent changes to permitted development rights (PDRs) mean that farmers will be allowed to increase the size of buildings... -
Would a Super-Monster Wolf Protect your Farm?April 26, 2018A robot wolf designed to protect farms has proved hugely successful in Japan. So much so that it is... -
UK AgriTech Companies on the RiseApril 23, 2018Agriculture technology, also known as agritech, is a fast-growing industry focused on improving traditional forms of farming through technology.... -
40% of UK Farmers to Invest in Animal Welfare in 2018April 2, 2018According to research commissioned by fast-food giant McDonald’s, almost half of UK farmers are prioritising animal welfare over other... -
PM Theresa May Visits Dairy FarmMarch 30, 2018Prime Minister Theresa May visited Fairview Farm, a dairy farm in Bangor this month. She was shown by owners... -
FGS Agri staff help tidy-upMarch 20, 2018FGS Agri staff at Kemsley Mill, Sittingbourne gave back to the local community by helping with a clean-up event.... -
Environment Secretary Backs Post-Brexit Seasonal Workers SchemeMarch 10, 2018Environment Secretary Michael Gove has indicated that the UK government would support a special deal for EU farm workers... -
Ashford Cattle ShowNovember 28, 2017FGS Agri were proud to sponsor the Ashford Cattle Show. A great day was had by all. Congratulations to... -
Cold Winter AheadNovember 20, 2017Temperature are dropping! FGS Agri’s gritting team are on hand to keep businesses safe across the South East. Our winter gritting... -
Dairybed – Alternative Livestock BeddingOctober 20, 2017Through our recycling of materials from various clients, FGS Agri have developed Dairybed, an alternative product from recycled paper... -
Weald of Kent Ploughing MatchSeptember 20, 2017We had an excellent day at the Weald of Kent Ploughing Match on Saturday. It was nice to see... -
FGS Agri visits the Big Cat SanctuarySeptember 20, 2017Through a kind invitation, FGS Agri staff have been lucky enough to be given a rare opportunity to visit... -
More UK Pork Cleared for ChinaAugust 29, 2017Seven additional meat processors across England and Northern Ireland have now been cleared by the Chinese to export their...
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Investors Sinking Millions into Vertical FarmingAugust 23, 2017Vertical farming startup Plenty has, so far, attracted $200 million in agriculture-tech investment and plans to use this money... -
What you Need to Know about the Recent Egg ScareAugust 21, 2017Around 700,000 eggs containing an insecticide called fipronil made their way into the UK food chain. While these eggs... -
Agriculture Workers Among Healthiest Workforce in UKAugust 11, 2017According to a survey of over 2,000 adults conducted by IronmongeryDirect, those working in the agriculture sector, including farm...
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Summer Fun Day 2017!July 17, 2017FGS Agri, FGS Plant, Countrystyle Recycling, Water Direct and Envar staff and their families enjoyed another brilliant annual Fun... -
Kent County ShowJuly 17, 2017FGS Agri were proud to sponsor the Commercial Beef class at this year's Kent County Show. Congratulations to Barwood... -
Valley Park Young FarmersJuly 6, 2017Good luck to Valley Park School Young Farmers at the Kent County Show this weekend. We are proud to... -
New BalersJuly 6, 2017Our new Claas Quadrant 5200 has been working hard Hay baling. We also have a new Krone HDP II... -
The Rise of Drones in UK AgricultureMay 3, 2017While the use of commercial drones has recently generated interest in the national press, the increasing use of drones...
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Herds of Women Taking up FarmingMay 3, 2017Recent figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) show that the number of women running... -
UK Pig Farmers Reduce Antibiotic UseApril 27, 2017The UK pig sector is making 'significant' strides in reducing the use of antibiotics in livestock. Figures released show... -
Agricultural Sector Urged to Cut Emissions in Holyrood ReportApril 27, 2017A recent report by the Scottish parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee states that the agricultural sector... -
Agri-Expo 2017March 13, 2017We had a great day at Agri-Expo on 1st March. It was a fantastic show with lots of visitor... -
Zunhammer Digestate Tanker & JCB Fastrac 4220February 28, 2017Zunhammer Digestate Tanker & JCB Fastrac 4220 We are pleased to announce the arrival of our new Zunhammer twin axle... -
Ashford Cattle ShowDecember 19, 2016FGS Agri were proud to sponsor the cattle championship at the recent Ashford Cattle Show. Congratulations to Charlotte Husk,... -
MegaGrowth50 Runner UpNovember 3, 2016FGS Agri were delighted to be included in the KM's MegaGrowth 50 list of the fastest-growing private companies in... -
FGS Agri invest in new Vernaet spreadersNovember 3, 2016Following the renewal of our spreading contract with Thamas Water we have recently taken delivery of two new Vervaet... -
Thames Water contracts renewedSeptember 20, 2016FGS Agri are pleased to announce that we have renewed our two existing contracts with Thames Water which will... -
Ploughing Success!September 20, 2016Congratulations to our Arable Operator Paul Apps on winning his class and going on to come third in the... -
Farm Machinery Journal - July EditionJuly 6, 2016FGS Organics have been featured in a 5 page write-up in the July edition of Farm Machinery Journal. Their... -
FGS Organics New FleetJuly 6, 2016FGS Organics has recently taken delivery of their new fleet of rigid bulk delivery vehicles. These will replace their existing... -
FGS Organics acquires EnvarApril 18, 2016FGS Organics, are pleased to announce the acquisition of Envar Composting Ltd. FGS Organics is an established provider of... -
HRH The Princess Royal at Agri-ExpoMarch 15, 2016Jonathan West, FGS Agri Managing Director, met with HRH The Princess Royal at Agri-Expo, Wednesday 2nd March, discussing the... -
Supporting the Local CommunityJanuary 13, 2016FGS Agri are proud to be supporting the local community, through the sponsorship of Charing Playing Fields new pavilion. -
Green Energy at Stanford Bridge FarmJanuary 5, 2016A new biomass heating system has been installed at Stanford Bridge Farm. Using on farm produced feedstock to feed... -
New Digestate SpreaderNovember 23, 2015FGS Organics have a new Kaweco Digestate Spreader – 30m3 36m wide dribble bar based in East Anglia for... -
VredoNovember 20, 2015FGS Agri have had a new Vredo arrive this month, with 600 hp, and a CVT Gearbox. Fully loaded it will hold 24...
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Prepare for Winter - Hay & Straw availableOctober 21, 2015We are able to supply quality: Hay Silage Wheat Straw Barley Straw Available in various sizes including round and large square bales. Offered at competitive... -
Precision SpreadingOctober 20, 2015Contact us now to book our spreading services. Our spreaders and tractors, which are fitted with GreenStar GPS, enable... -
Avadex ApplicationOctober 20, 2015Contact us now to book our avadex application services. For the treatment of herbicide resistant black-grass and sterile brome, FGS... -
New Claas MowerOctober 9, 2015Soon to arrive, ready for the 2013 silage and hay season, will be our Claas Arion. Equipped with 3m... -
New Vaderstad Tempo 8 row maize drillOctober 9, 2015We can now offer an improved maize drilling service thanks to our new Vaderstad Tempo 8 row high-speed precision...