Category: My Business News and Views

We all know that business isn’t always easy on the farm. From tricky local weather conditions, to national policy changes and global pandemics, a wide range of influences can be disruptive for your operations. While the world around the agricultural sector may be ever-changing, you can always rely on your fuel partner to help you […]

Heating oil for the home: A guide to oil central heating If you’re considering an alternative approach to heating your home, this guide should help to answer all of your burning questions. What is oil central heating? Heating oil for the home explained Heating oil is a liquid fuel that powers oil fired central heating […]

As temperatures start to drop, it can be easy to forget to monitor the health of a fuel supply. Neglecting to give your fuel supply the treatment it needs during the winter months could lead to added costs and productivity disruptions. Maximising the benefits of storing bulk fuel is dependent on keeping stocks healthy over […]

Farmers face different challenges throughout the year when it comes to operating and maintaining agricultural equipment, and winter is no exception. Preparation is key to keeping farms moving in harsh conditions and making sure everything is ready to leap into action when spring arrives. To avoid the costly disruption caused by winter weather, we’ve outlined […]

Two Farms, One Challenge Home Farm Nacton is Red Tractor and LEAF marque certified, with strong sustainability and quality credentials. It is an organic and conventional vegetable farm near Ipswich, cropping 1,170 hectares on the historic Orwell Park Estate, as well as contracting partner farms comprising 814 hectares. Home Farm Nacton receives deliveries of up […]

Portico, a deep water cargo terminal owned by Portsmouth City Council and based within Portsmouth International Port, is taking action to minimise its impact on local air quality by powering its cargo handling operations with a low emission alternative fuel. The business is working with Certas Energy – the nation’s leading independent distributor of fuels […]

Leading UK planing, fine milling and surface mining specialists Power Plane Limited have demonstrated their commitment to minimising their environmental impact by transitioning their entire fleet to a cleaner burning alternative to diesel, GTL Fuel. Supplied by Certas Energy, the nation’s leading independent distributor of fuels and lubricants, the Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) fuel is a paraffinic […]

Growing concerns over the impact air pollution levels in the UK are having on our health and the environment, combined with a focus on the impact farming is having on natural ecosystems, means reducing emissions from diesel machinery is becoming an important consideration for farmers. Available from Certas Energy in the UK, GTL Fuel contributes […]

Businesses are under increasing pressure to do more with less. By maintaining valuable vehicles and equipment with the right lubricant, it is possible to reduce unplanned downtime, improve productivity and ultimately reduce total cost of ownership (TCO). However, when it comes to keeping businesses moving, lubricants are often overlooked. In fact, a study carried out […]

Whether drilling, planting, spraying or harvesting, farmers must be able to rely on machinery to operate at peak performance in all conditions. And at times like harvest, where every moment is critical for maximising yields, even a few hours of downtime can have a massive impact on productivity. Using the correct lubricants for your machinery […]