Agriculture Team
The agriculture team bring together over 40 years of professional experience in the sector.
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James Ingles
Head of Agriculture
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James has been with Barenbrug for over 15 years and involved in the agricultural industry for 25 years and will work to develop a wider portfolio in agriculture, exploring complimentary products and opportunities for our customers, whilst increasing the depth of support offered to our expanding client base.
James believes it is vital that our focus remains on research and development. He says there is an increasing demand for more production from UK grassland and we want to help livestock farmers achieve this by offering more yield, quality and persistency and that he, and the rest of the team, are always prepared to meet farmers to see if we can utilise our collective expertise to their benefit.
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Mhairi Dawson
07775 814397
Regional Sales Manager
Scotland
Research and Development Manager
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Alongside being the regional manager for Scotland, Mhairi is also the research and development manager for the agriculture arm of Barenbrug UK.
With a BSc (Hons) in Applied Bioscience (Animal Science), a passion for the Scottish agricultural industry, the sheep sector in particular, and experience of managing her own land, she is well placed to offer advice on seed selection, forage crops and equestrian requirements.
Hailing from a hill sheep farm near Cumnock in Ayrshire, Mhairi is now breeding her own Scottish Blackface sheep, and has an interest in native breeds, particularly, working with Border Collie dogs and Clydesdale horses. Mhairi lives in Kirkcudbrightshire.
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David Linton
07740 063315
Regional Sales Manager
Northern Ireland
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With almost 20 years’ experience in the seed sector, David joined Barenbrug in 2000. Combining a National Diploma in Agri-Food science with experience gained on his own farm in Northern Ireland, he offers a wealth of practical and technical knowledge.
His local knowledge of the farming scene in Northern Ireland is second to none. David is particularly proud of the Bar Forage grass seed range which he feels has set a new standard in grassland production and quality in Northern Ireland. David has advised numerous local farmers on sward renovation / rejuvenation as well as establishing new swards for silage / grazing. David lives in Kilrea, Northern Ireland.
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Roger Bacon
07889 460750
Regional Sales Manager
North of England
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Roger joined Barenbrug in 2015 and will work closely with merchants and farmers across the North of England.
Roger Bacon – who comes from a beef and arable farming family in Derbyshire – brings a wealth of experience to his new role at Barenbrug, having spent more than sixteen years in the agriculture industry.
Roger will provide advice, guidance and reassurance to farmers across the UK – using his agronomy background, professional qualifications and own farm experiences to help them make strategic decisions that will lead to the effective management of good quality grass.
Outside of work there is no escape from the great outdoors for Roger, who enjoys walking, cycling, rugby and skiing.
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