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Melbourne, VIC, AU

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Managed two critical projects funded by the Storm and Flood Recovery Grant. The first developed a sustainable farm workforce program to increase workforce retention and the second developed a farm succession program to navigate generational change. I led both projects from their initial conception through planning and delivery. Over 160 NSW farms have.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Led the delivery of research aimed at evaluating the significance of sustainable workforce development programs that will assist in achieving the goal of $100bn farm output by 2030. As the NFF’s key contact for education policy and I provided management of research delivery to influence policy and federal budget recommendations. I made extensive.

Sydney, Australia

Newly based in Sydney, I delivered agronomic and soil consultancy services, specialising in soil conditioners and fertilisers to a wide array of farming enterprises across New South Wales and Queensland. It was an opportunity to develop a new network in Australia and understand the operating landscape across multiple enterprises and how to adjust my.

London, England, United Kingdom

Led the development of the national farm advisory team from 13 to 35 staff in 18 months across the UK which also delivered an increased net profit of £225,000 over 24 months. With this expansion I developed and maintained key stakeholder relationships in distribution, government, and technical consultancy organisations. In this role I managed a senior team.

Delivered contract farm consultancy and specific breeding advice for Dairy and Beef enterprises in the South West, to maximise future farm profitability as a response to leaving the EU Common Agricultural Policy. Notably identifying key opportunities to mitigate ongoing risk from loss of future income, changes to policy and climate impacts. In addition to.

Wiltshire

I served as Assistant Agent for two agricultural estates in the UK and regional Agribusiness consultant. In this position, I offered comprehensive estate, farm management and rural business consultancy services to private and institutional clients. I implemented and navigated the UK environmental and natural capital schemes for clients to achieve CAP.