AHDB welcomes new Knowledge Exchange Relationship Manager

Tony will provide a link between pork producers in the North and Northwest of England, industry partners and AHDB by coordinating knowledge exchange activity and facilitating face-to-face events whenever possible. 

Tony is well known within the pork farming industry, having worked for over 15 years in pig farm management on various units across the UK. He also worked as a livestock manager for BOCM Pauls, a large feed manufacturer, where he was responsible for a herd of 4,000 sows. In addition, he has experience of working in commercial sales with large compound feed manufacturers and previously worked as a contract breeder on his own farm.

Jen Waters, AHDB’s Head of Pork Knowledge Exchange, said: “I am delighted that Tony has joined our team. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him, and I know he is really going to hit the ground running in the North where he has a wide network of contacts.

“Tony has joined us at a key moment when levy payers are being asked to have their say on the work AHDB do for the industry. Tony will be delivering a range of events and activities to support levy payers in these challenging times and offer support where it’s needed.

Tony lives in Darlington and began his role with AHDB on 4 January. He said: “I’m excited to be joining the pork team at AHDB and I am looking forward to meeting, working and engaging with levy payers. It’s a critical time for the industry and I hope to be able to offer support to as many of our levy payers as I can.