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Kubota appoints Hughes Agri Oswestry

May 5, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Kubota appoints Hughes Agri Oswestry Kubota (UK) Ltd is adding to its agricultural and groundcare dealer network with the appointment of Hughes Agri Oswestry with immediate effect. The Shropshire-based dealer will strengthen coverage throughout the north of the county, and the north/mid-Wales border region. “We are pleased to welcome Hughes Agri into the Kubota dealer […]

Microsite proves planting pedigree

May 5, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Microsite proves planting pedigree A transformative woodland creation project in North-East England has been achieved with the support of specialist contractor Microsite, who planted 7,500 trees across the 8.24 hectare site. The project is located at Emmaus Youth Village in Consett – just 15 miles from Durham and Newcastle city centres. Supported with a grant […]

Kubota appoints Hughes Agri Oswestry

May 5, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Microsite proves planting pedigree

May 5, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Kubota appoints Hughes Agri Oswestry

May 5, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Kubota appoints Hughes Agri Oswestry

Kubota (UK) Ltd is adding to its agricultural and groundcare dealer network with the appointment of Hughes Agri Oswestry with immediate effect. The Shropshire-based dealer will strengthen coverage throughout the north of the county, and the north/mid-Wales border region.

Kubota appoints Hughes Agri Oswestry

“We are pleased to welcome Hughes Agri into the Kubota dealer network as we continue to develop our business based on past successes,” said Henry Bredin, division manager of Kubota (UK)’s agricultural and ground care machinery business.

“The appointment of Hughes Agri as a full-line Kubota tractor dealer will provide on-going support to existing customers operating in these areas, in addition to delivering sales, service and aftercare for Kubota’s agricultural and groundcare product portfolio.”

Established in April 2025 as a spares and repairs business following the closure of the family-run Hughes Bros operation, Hughes Agri Oswestry has continued to provide after sales service, spares and warranty support for existing Kubota customers in the area.

Run by a co-operative of six equal partners and employing two additional members of staff, the firm has been structured to make the most of each partner’s individual strengths, as dealer principal Tim Hughes explained.

“This really is a team business that continues to grow, while remaining totally focussed on looking after customers – both new and existing,” he said. “We have some very experienced partners in the business with their own specialist areas, and one was previously a Kubota apprentice. All have prior experience of a dealership business and the Kubota brand, and we all share a common vision, direction and customer-led focus.”

In addition to M-series tractors, Hughes Agri will be handling Kubota implements and groundcare equipment, including the new EK1 compact tractor and FC4 series of out-front, commercial ride-on rotary mower.

“It’s certainly an exciting time for us, as we push forward with a new business venture backed up by a very experienced and knowledgeable team,” said Tim Hughes.

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Microsite proves planting pedigree

May 5, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Microsite proves planting pedigree

A transformative woodland creation project in North-East England has been achieved with the support of specialist contractor Microsite, who planted 7,500 trees across the 8.24 hectare site.

Microsite proves planting pedigree

The project is located at Emmaus Youth Village in Consett – just 15 miles from Durham and Newcastle city centres. Supported with a grant from the Government’s Trees for Climate fund, administered by North East Community Forest, the woodland has been developed to promote biodiversity, education and community wellbeing, as well as serving as a flagship for future local environmental efforts.

Microsite, an environmental and ecological land management company, was contracted to establish the planting scheme, based on a concept by Southern Green Landscape Architects. The site boasts a new community orchard, native broadleaf woodland, open space habitat, wildflower meadows, shelter belts, in-field trees, and ponds. With publicly accessible walking paths and wildlife areas, residents and visitors will benefit from connecting with nature and each other, further enhancing the village’s community spirit.

Emmaus Youth Village is owned by the Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle and managed by the Youth Ministry Trust Charity. The site already features purpose-built lodges, an auditorium, and a restaurant-style dining area for up to 90 guests, along with expansive outdoor spaces ideal for group activities, conferences, and community gatherings.

Increasing native woodland coverage and connecting people with nature is central to Microsite’s mission, with a focus on ecological approaches and long-term planning for the benefit of future generations.

“The new community woodland, orchard and wildflower meadows are designed to maximise the ecological, social and economic value of this important community land asset at Emmaus Youth Village,” explained Peter Holder, Chief Executive of Microsite.

“Combining carefully selected species creates a symbiotic relationship for a self-sustaining system, as well as providing a platform for introducing local people to the many benefits of connecting with natural environments and their local community. Economic benefits include an uplift in land value, improved customer experience and the creation of future carbon credits, not to mention the produce from the orchard!

“I’d like to thank the project stakeholders – North East Community Forest, Youth Ministry Trust, the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, and Southern Green Landscape Architects – for the opportunity to be involved in such a fantastic project,” Peter added.

Since community involvement is a cornerstone of the project, events were organised throughout the planning process so that local organisations could contribute. These included a corporate volunteer day for local firm David Gray Solicitors, and activities led by OASES (Outdoor and Sustainability Education Services) for local school children and Emmaus service users.

Microsite will maintain the site for three years until trees are fully established. The company has also registered the site for carbon credits, which can be purchased by companies as part of carbon offset activity.

A video of the project is available to view and download at: https://vimeo.com/1185540224/22f6f50f9c?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

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