Welcome to the Media Enterprise for the Global Fresh Food industry
We’re on a mission to re-connect people with their relationship with food. Where it comes from, how it’s grown, the people who make that happen, and the exciting stories surrounding this. Globally….
A healthy, thriving, sustainable fresh food sector is central to that mission. How will we do this?
Engaging with a wide range of voices across the global fresh food supply chain, to identify the challenges that gather around important issues, identify areas of consensus, and explore opportunities, collaborations & partnerships that can help drive solutions, involving the consumer along the journey.
South of England Agricultural Society: Fine Margins, Big Impact – Driving Efficiency on Farm.
In today’s challenging agricultural landscape, success isn’t about working harder—it’s about working smarter. This South of England Agricultural Society Technical Forum brings together leading voices and real farm experience to explore how marginal gains can drive meaningful profitability.
From input use and labour efficiency to benchmarking, technology, and smarter system changes, this livestreamed session will focus on practical, actionable ways to build leaner, more resilient farm businesses.
Hear from:
Keith Gue – Dairy farmer managing 700 robotic milking cows in a progressive mixed farming business
Neil Fedden – Lean and efficiency specialist with global experience delivering productivity gains across agriculture and industry
Ben Williams – Change and sustainability expert driving measurable cost savings and carbon reductions at farm level
Co-hosted by Max MacGillivray of Beanstalk Global & Mark Campbell of AHDB.
Join us live across multiple social media channels as we break down the small changes that can make a big financial difference.
21 Apr 2026
Beanstalk Global / AHDB Talking Leaders Series – Jamie Butler of Meon Springs: Growing More Than Crops & Livestock: Leadership Lessons from a Diversified Farm.
We know how important it is to be inspired by both big businesses and individuals, which is why we are excited to present Talking Leaders, a monthly initiative from the AHDB which will see a series of inspirational speakers share their life experiences and deliver impactful stories to the AgriLeader community.
In April’s AHDB Talking Leaders episode as we heard from Jamie Butler of Meon Springs for “Growing More Than Crops & Livestock: Leadership lessons from a diversified farm.”
Farming 1,200 acres with 400 dairy cows, alongside ventures including trout fishing, glamping, self-storage and corporate events, Jamie shares honest insights on what effective leadership looks like in a complex, diversified business. Discover how clear values, strong decision-making and a focus on profit, resilience, enjoyment, and sustainability help guide both people and enterprise and what it takes to lead a future-fit farming business.
26 Mar 2026
Beanstalk Global / AHDB Talking Leaders Series – Amy Hughes of Empower Ag discussing “Hard Conversations, Better Farming”.
We know how important it is to be inspired by both big businesses and individuals, which is why we are excited to present Talking Leaders, a monthly initiative from the AHDB which will see a series of inspirational speakers share their life experiences and deliver impactful stories to the AgriLeader community.
Join us on AHDB’s March episode of Talking Leaders as Amy Hughes shares the real story behind launching Empower Ag and the powerful lessons she’s learned in the first six months of her journey. From embracing change to building a growth mindset and tackling the tough conversations that drive real progress, Amy’s insights will inspire you to wrestle with challenge, lean into growth, and make better choices for your farm, your team and your future.
Raised on a beef and sheep farm in North Yorkshire, Amy has spent 18 years working in agricultural extension and education, driven by a passion to help British farmers thrive. Following her own experience of postnatal depression, she developed a deep interest in mindset, behaviour change and human psychology , challenging tradition and championing the power of honest, courageous conversations in farming businesses. An international speaker, writer, and co-host of the Think Outside The Fence podcast, Amy combines lived experience with academic expertise. She holds postgraduate qualifications in agricultural science and sustainable livestock production, is a Mental Health First Aider, and has been shortlisted for several national industry awards.
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