Researcher | University of Edinburgh
I am a qualitative social scientist interested in what shapes our daily eating and how we understand the relationships between diet nutrition and health.
Environmental Consultant | Pell Frischmann
Biochar production and development
Principal Scientific Officer | NICS, DAERA
I have a PhD in molecular virology, related to bovine vaccines but now I\'m taking a keen interest in finding out research on sustainable agri-food systems as that is my current area of work.
I manage the DAERA research portfolio on Sustainable Agri-Food Systems alongside the newly commissioned Co-Centre Programme on same. This is a large cross-jurisdictional co-coordinated programme of research across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain
Research Fellow, Food Systems Transformation | University of Hertfordshire
Senior Climate Change and Sustainability Manager | Northumberland County Council
Understanding transition pathways for farmers in the North East of England.
Working on an Innovate UK project around agriculture in Northumberland - "Farming in a Changing Climate", exploring the barriers to decarbonising agriculture in Northumberland and what potential interventions can be made to facilitate a greater uptake of sustainable farming practices, build capacity and resilience and collaborate to understand the future for farming in Northumberland beyond 2040.
Chairman, Founder & Director, Innovator | Q-iNOVA Group LTD
CSA development officer | BiosfferDyfi
Agroforestry Consultant | Independent
Agroforestry implementation at farm and landscape level. Delivering training workshops and events related to agroforestry.
Edd Colbert works with farmers, landowners, and tree professionals to design and implement effective agroforestry systems. He delivers training on agroforestry design and plays an active role in supporting the UK’s agroforestry movement. He was the lead organiser of the UK’s first Agroforestry Show in 2023 and is a trusted partner to many organisations in the farming and forestry sectors.
Managing Director | RegenFarmCo CIC
Regenfarmco it\\\'s focused on scaling up our regenerative landscape portfolio, we are interested in developing diverse and innovating collaborations with a range of partners.
Dr Vincent Walsh, a farmer and a prominent figure in the UK\\\'s food and agriculture sector, is a leading expert in circular and regenerative practices. His unique blend of practical farming experience and theoretical consultancy work with primary food and beverage organisations has not only driven projects and product development but also significantly contributed towards net-zero targets, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. Beyond his role as a consultant, Vincent\\\'s entrepreneurial spirit has led him to create successful food businesses and brands, further cementing his influence in the field. His extensive work across Europe and Africa has given him a deep understanding of agroforestry systems, temperate and tropical environments, arable and silvopasture systems, and annual and perennial systems. Renowned for his academic rigour with a PhD in Biospheric Systems, Dr Vincent Walsh brings a unique scientific perspective to his work. He is also an expert on the Design Council, the UK\\\'s national strategic advisor for design, and has the ability to enthuse others with a down-to-earth personality.
Strategic Advisor | Future Strategy
Healthy and sustainable consumption - building a supply of food which is genuinely good for nature & biodiversity and for human health.
Climate, sustainability and ESG expert. Advisor to Defra on resilience. Creator of food waste reduction roadmap. Freelance advisor and consultant.
Director | Crop Community Limited
Creating local food economies at scale, with organic & agri-ecological farming as the leading choices
HND in Ag, 8 years in large horticulture, 8 years in the largest organic veg box business, 10 years with own farm and 5 years as freelance organic business advisor. Now working with others, plus local authority, to creat a localised food economy in the names of climate / net zero, local economies and public health
PhD Researcher | City University
Net zero, arable, livestock and horticulture land use and socio-economic factors, rewilding
I’m a first-year PhD student with a background in advertising and food journalism. Previously managing editor of The Caterer, I also wrote reviews for Time Out and travelled the world’s wine regions to report on latest trends and delicious finds. I then moved into advertising, heading up a team in a Soho agency with clients including Diageo, Unilever, Durex and Guinness. Now I’m looking to uncover solutions to meeting net zero in UK agriculture and the policy tweaks required. Hello everyone and hope we can meet up sometime soon!
