Former CEO at Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board and COO at Food and Drink Federation. Personal account - views are my own.
Nottinghamshire, England
Joined October 2015
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Plough Sunday is always a big event in our village, with the plough being brought into the church and blessed. We also had local folk singers and dancers. With swathes of Nottinghamshire still under water today, we’re thinking of those who ‘work the soil’.
It's my last day at @TheAHDB . What a ride it's been!
Thank you to the brilliant AHDB team, to our many industry friends and partners and of course to levy payers. Wishing my successor Graham Wilkinson all the very best. #farming #agriculture #food
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📢Reminder: as of 13 December, non-assured producers must demonstrate that a vet visit has taken place in the past 12 months when sending animals to market or slaughter. Read more on this 👉 ow.ly/b0lY50QijYN
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For the first time, smaller abattoirs in England will be able to apply for capital grants through a new £4 million fund designed to boost the sector.
Find out more below 👇
The Smaller Abattoir Fund provides £4 million in capital funding to smaller abattoirs and mobile abattoir businesses in England.
This funding will improve productivity, boost animal welfare, and support investment in new equipment and technologies.
defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/202…
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One hour of Friday night TV has provoked a whole weekend of reaction from farmers, and rightly so. Head of Media Relations @Phil_Maiden shares some of the inaccuracies we've included in our complaint to Ofcom following 'The Big British Beef Battle'.
👉 ow.ly/24q150Qg0MZ
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UPDATE: AHDB has issued a complaint to OFCOM highlighting that the programme was incredibly biased against beef with very limited scientific evidence. There was undue focus on the global situation and the presenter's opinions against beef were too apparent and forthright. /1
We’re disappointed and concerned @channel4 and @zanlandfilms haven’t consulted us in the making of ‘The Big British Beef Battle’. As an evidence-based public body, we feel it’s important that shows like this represent all sides and not be selective to fit a certain narrative. /1
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We’re disappointed and concerned @channel4 and @zanlandfilms haven’t consulted us in the making of ‘The Big British Beef Battle’. As an evidence-based public body, we feel it’s important that shows like this represent all sides and not be selective to fit a certain narrative. /1
.@AdeAdepitan takes a disruptive look at the impact of our diet on climate change and asks... does eating chicken instead of beef reduce our impact on the climate?
Watch The Big British Beef Battle live tonight at 8pm or stream on Channel 4. #ChangeClimate
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We're on the lookout for a dynamic individual to lead as the Chair of the Pork Sector Council.
If you're passionate about shaping the future of the pork industry and have the skills to drive strategy and provide oversight, apply today: ow.ly/7kAB50QesTc
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📢We have teamed up with @ITNBusiness to launch 'Farming a Greener Future', a news-style programme premiering today! Hosted by @DuncanGolestani, it explores the importance of livestock in sustainable agriculture and their role in providing food security.
👉ow.ly/CPBq50QaGlc
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AHDB is absolutely clear that any review must be independent.
Latest update on the Red Tractor saga below after some top digging from @FWAbiKay. They are set to mark their own homework after seizing control of an investigation into their governance
fwi.co.uk/app/www.fwi.co.uk/…
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ITN Business, in partnership with AHDB is proud to announce the launch of a news-style programme Farming a Greener Future. Agriculture is facing a huge challenge; to support feeding the world’s population that is predicted to reach over 9 billion by 2050.
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We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Wilkinson as the new AHDB CEO.
Read more on this: ow.ly/8hE050Qae4n
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Come along and meet AHDB staff and dairy and cereals & oilseeds sector council members tomorrow, stand 100. Don't miss your free bacon butty see you there! #AgriScot23 agriscot.co.uk/registration/
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We are pleased to announce the winner of this year's David Black Award is Hugh Crabtree - congratulations! 🏆🍾👏
Read more ➡️ ow.ly/Nhpe50Q9Fl0
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Fabulous night at the Women in Meat awards! I didn’t win, but was beaten by an amazing lady that was thoroughly deserving! Thank you so much for the nomination @PerkinsLodge That meant more to me that any award ☺️ @TheAHDB
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Good luck Carrie McDermid and Stasha Napior-Kowska from @theAHDB's marketing team who are both up for awards at this evening's Women In Meat Industry Awards in London
Follow the action at teapawt.net/WIMIAwards
meatmanagement.com/women-in-… via @MeatManagement
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Join us at this year's Grain Market Outlook Conference!
The changing environments create more challenges for businesses, @leach_becki will join us to talk about:
✔Understanding change
✔Factors influencing mindset
✔Building resilience
Register now ➡ ahdb.org.uk/events/grain-mar…
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Did I make them stand Infront of the banner?? Yes. 📸
Fab to meet new #AHDB x @NuffieldFarming scholar for 2024 @McfadzeanHattie 🎉🎉🎉
Plus cross sector collabing with @TheAHDB gang @paulflanaga & Daisy Green 🌾🐄
Thank you #NuffCon23 for the fantastic local hospitality! 🥂 – at Exeter, England
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With the cost-of-living crisis, many consumers are looking for more budget-friendly options in the meat aisle. Our 'Feed your family for less" campaign showcases the great value and versatility of pork with inexpensive recipes.
Support the campaign here👇 ow.ly/Inam50Q7veS