Henrietta Farrugia

PhD researcher  | University of Northampton

My preferred location(s)

  • East Midlands

My background

  • Academia

My field of interest and expertise

  • AI, robotics, machinery and data science
  • Crop production
  • Livestock farming

I am interested in working with other members on

I would like to work with agricultural professionals (ideally farmers) in the following areas: Cereal; Vegetable's; fruit; oil crops; Meat and milk (dairy).

About me

I am a second year PhD student at Northampton University and I am looking at agricultural professionals views of AI.

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Sophia Robinson

MSc Sustainable Food student

My preferred location(s)

  • North West

My background

  • Academia
  • Industry
  • Third sector

My field of interest and expertise

  • Biodiversity, ecology, conservation
  • Consumers and diets
  • Crop production
  • Food security and trade
  • Land strategy and sequestration
  • Policy and economics
  • Power, inequality and just transition
  • Processing and manufacturing
  • Supply chains, retail and hospitality
  • Systems thinking and modelling
  • Waste, energy and circular systems

About me

Organic grower, market stall owner, diploma in horticulture, based in Cumbria.

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Patrick Burgess

Principal Lecturer/PhD Student | Aeres University of Applied Sciences

My preferred location(s)

  • International

My background

  • Academia

My field of interest and expertise

  • AI, robotics, machinery and data science
  • Infrastructure and logistics
  • Processing and manufacturing
  • Supply chains, retail and hospitality

I am interested in working with other members on

I would like to contribute my socio-technical research and project experience in food systems to projects. I am also seeking expertise from others in the food systems sector, for example, on European project grants and calls for proposals. I have a desire to learn how we can better leverage digital technologies to enhance these food systems.

About me

I am keen to collaborate with others on these topics at national, European, and global levels. I am driven by the opportunity to help shape digital technologies and transform food production practices in tandem, working towards a more sustainable food system. My focus is on alternative food networks that have grown beyond a reliance on purely personalised relationships and stand to benefit significantly from digital solutions.

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Rachael Aruna

Student | Newcastle University

My preferred location(s)

  • North East

My background

  • Academia

My field of interest and expertise

  • Food security and trade

I am interested in working with other members on

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security initiatives

About me

I am a current MSc student at Newcastle University, studying Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security. My interests lie in climate change adaptation and pest management

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Keily Elvin

Business Development Manager | University of the West of England (UWE)

My preferred location(s)

  • South West

My background

  • Other
  • Third sector

My field of interest and expertise

  • AI, robotics, machinery and data science
  • Biodiversity, ecology, conservation
  • Crop production
  • Infrastructure and logistics
  • Land strategy and sequestration
  • Livestock farming
  • Processing and manufacturing
  • Supply chains, retail and hospitality
  • Waste, energy and circular systems

About me

I am a Business Development Manager at the University of the West of England and my goal is to support agri-food sustainability by linking University partnership and engagement opportunities with the needs of industry, to help solve real world agri-food issues.

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Dr. Shahid Zia

Chief Executive Director  | RBDC Pvt Ltd

My preferred location(s)

  • International

My background

  • Third sector

My field of interest and expertise

  • Biodiversity, ecology, conservation
  • Crop production
  • Food security and trade
  • Land strategy and sequestration
  • Policy and economics
  • Systems thinking and modelling

I am interested in working with other members on

Sustainable agriculture Climate Resilient Agriculture Food Security and Net zero

About me

With PhD in Agricultural Economics from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA, I have little over 30 years of experience in working with national and international organizations in UK, Asia and Africa. As Global Advisor, Agriculture with OXFAM, I worked on sustainable agriculture strategies that can help develop value chains in challenging ecological zones.

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Duncan Williamson

Food Systems Lead and Founder | IIED and Nourishing Food Systems

My preferred location(s)

  • International
  • London
  • South West

My background

  • Third sector

My field of interest and expertise

  • Biodiversity, ecology, conservation
  • Consumers and diets
  • Land strategy and sequestration
  • Livestock farming
  • Policy and economics
  • Systems thinking and modelling

I am interested in working with other members on

I'd be interested in working on food systems and sustainable diets to develop new ideas, strategies and to deliver change.

About me

I have over twenty years of experience working in the food, climate and environmental policy sectors, fifteen in leadership positions. I was the first person in a UK NGO to specialise in sustainable diets and developed the first definition of them, the Livewell plate in 2010. I have worked in public policy and advocacy since 2009. The majority of my work was focussed on the EU and UK land, food, farming and sustainable diets. I held leadership positions at WWF, Compassion in World Farming, Forum for the Future, Rainforest Alliance and IIED.

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Honoria Brown

Innovation Development Manager | University of the West of England

My preferred location(s)

  • South West

My background

  • Academia
  • Industry

My field of interest and expertise

  • AI, robotics, machinery and data science
  • Biodiversity, ecology, conservation
  • Consumers and diets
  • Crop production
  • Food security and trade
  • GHG measurement, accounting and markets
  • Infrastructure and logistics
  • Land strategy and sequestration
  • Livestock farming
  • Policy and economics
  • Power, inequality and just transition
  • Processing and manufacturing
  • Supply chains, retail and hospitality
  • Systems thinking and modelling
  • Waste, energy and circular systems

I am interested in working with other members on

Innovation challenges. We have a track record of helping businesses to expand their capabilities to achieve growth and achieve impact. https://blogs.uwe.ac.uk/research-external-engagement/new-research-network-co-led-by-uwe-bristol-to-help-agri-food-industry-reach-net-zero/

About me

I help establish collaborations between businesses, charities, and the University of the West of England (UWE). These partnerships are designed to drive positive change across the South West and beyond, through supporting organisations to innovate and grow, while enabling our academics to deliver real-world research impact. UWE offers a wide range of innovation services, many of which are fully or partially funded. These include: Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) Academic consultancy Collaborative research projects Access to specialist facilities and equipment If you're curious about how working with a university could support your innovation goals, reach out for a chat.

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Amie Owen

Robotics Software Engineer | farmB Labs

My preferred location(s)

  • East Midlands

My background

  • Academia
  • Industry

My field of interest and expertise

  • AI, robotics, machinery and data science
  • Biodiversity, ecology, conservation
  • Crop production
  • GHG measurement, accounting and markets
  • Land strategy and sequestration
  • Policy and economics
  • Waste, energy and circular systems

I am interested in working with other members on

Interested in collaboration in terms of Farm Management Information System innovation that enables farmers to monitor, report and verify carbon emissions, work towards net zero and improve the soil health of their farms, in addition to tackling the problem of data fragmentation within the agri industry. FarmB Labs have a strong research and development focus and are also interested in the integration of robotic and IoT devices within our Farm Management Information System platform, indeed we are currently working on an InnovateUK project looking into high resolution robotic sensing of soil carbon and nitrogen. We'd be interested to connect with other innovation-led companies, or end-users with specific challenges or problems to overcome.

About me

I am a robotics software engineer and have been working with farmB Labs for almost a year. I have a background in agri-tech having completed a PhD in this area at the University of Lincoln. I have a passion for working to develop innovative solutions for farmers that have a tangible result in terms of soil health and farm productivity.

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Lorna Pate

Research Associate | SRUC

My preferred location(s)

  • Scotland

My background

  • Academia

My field of interest and expertise

  • Land strategy and sequestration
  • Livestock farming
  • Policy and economics
  • Systems thinking and modelling
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Angela Gibson

Quality & Sustainability Manager - | Bunge UK Limited

My preferred location(s)

  • East Midlands
  • East of England
  • International
  • London
  • North East
  • North West
  • Northern Ireland
  • Scotland
  • South East
  • South West
  • Wales
  • West Midlands
  • Yorkshire and the Humber

My background

  • Industry

My field of interest and expertise

  • Biodiversity, ecology, conservation
  • Consumers and diets
  • Crop production
  • Food security and trade
  • GHG measurement, accounting and markets
  • Infrastructure and logistics
  • Land strategy and sequestration
  • Livestock farming
  • Policy and economics
  • Processing and manufacturing
  • Supply chains, retail and hospitality
  • Waste, energy and circular systems
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Obafemi Obajemihi

Lecturer in Agricultural Technology  | Royal Agricultural University

My preferred location(s)

  • South West

My background

  • Academia

My field of interest and expertise

  • AI, robotics, machinery and data science
  • Biodiversity, ecology, conservation
  • Crop production
  • Processing and manufacturing
  • Supply chains, retail and hospitality
  • Systems thinking and modelling
  • Waste, energy and circular systems

I am interested in working with other members on

Food processing, safety and nutrition

About me

I am a passionate academic with broad interest in conducting innovative research and committed to creating original ideas for tackling challenges confronting humanity, especially those relating to malnutrition and hunger. My research is tailored on food waste mitigation using novel preservation, processing and production techniques for boosting global food supply.

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