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Honorary Queen’s University chair for John Gilliland
Dr John Gilliland has been appointed as an honorary Professor of Practice within the Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) and the School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University, Belfast (QUB). Dr Gilliland is currently the...
Robotics specialist for ForFarmers
Feeds manufacturer ForFarmers has appointed Laurence Loxam as its UK robotics commercial manager, a move to expand its service to robotic dairy herds, with 10% of the sector now using automatic milking systems. Mr Loxam previously...
Policy advisor for NFUS
The NFU Scotland has appointed Rhianna Montgomery as a rural business policy advisor. In her new post, Ms Montgomery will lead on a variety of rural business issues including rural crime, connectivity, crofting, transport, utilities and employment. She will be...
New chief for Bayer Crop Science
Bayer’s supervisory board has appointed Rodrigo Santos as president of its Crop Science division from January 1st, 2022, following Liam Condon’s decision to step down from the role a year early. Mr Santos became chief operating...
New Zinpro dairy manager
Mineral nutrition specialist Zinpro Corporation has engaged Marie-Laure Ocaña as its dairy technical service manager for Europe. She will strengthen Zinpro’s dairy technical team, supporting customers across multiple markets in...
Leading animal health advisers recognised
The recent National SQP Awards, held to recognise outstanding Registered Animal Medicines Advisors (RAMAs), saw Charlotte Forkes-Rees of Mole Country Stores in Berkeley, Gloucestershire, named as National SQP of the Year. Ms...