51AVÊÓÆµ

Former Scotland Food and Drink head named as new Red Tractor chief

Paul McLaughlin says his first job is to 'listen' as he pays tribute to farmers as 'backbone of food system'

clock • 1 min read
Paul McLaughlin has been appointed chief executive of Red Tractor
Image:

Paul McLaughlin has been appointed chief executive of Red Tractor

Former head of Scotland Food and Drink Paul McLaughlin has been appointed chief executive of Red Tractor. Mr McLaughlin will take over at the assurance body from Jim Moseley, who is due to retire in...

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

Donald Russell announces company closure following 30 job losses

Donald Russell announces company closure following 30 job losses

The Aberdeenshire firm was unable to secure a buyer for the business following a turbulent few years of rising costs, regulatory pressures, volatility in meat prices and barriers to domestic farming

clock 21 April 2026 • 2 min read
Around 3,000 birds killed in turkey shed fire

Around 3,000 birds killed in turkey shed fire

Investigation launched as crews from across the county battled blaze at Cheshire site

clock 20 April 2026 • 1 min read
OPINION: Succession, security and trusts on the family farm

OPINION: Succession, security and trusts on the family farm

Roythornes Solicitors' Oscar Scotney writes on how trusts can be a great tool to help protect assets

Oscar Scotney
clock 18 April 2026 • 3 min read