PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

David Taylor

Hutchinsons has strengthened its horticulture team with the appointment of David Taylor to provide commercial support to colleagues across the UK.

Mr Taylor has been involved in the horticulture sector for more than 20 years, specialising in soft fruit agronomy and production, previously holding positions at a competitor company and Berry Garden Growers Ltd.

“I have previously also managed progressive soft fruit farms, and before I even got into horticulture, had various practical roles in general agriculture.

“Changing jobs, moving companies and leaving colleagues, friendships and loyal customers behind to start again is never easy, but after meeting with Hutchinsons and discussing ideas, plans and the opportunities available, I knew it was the right thing to do.”

Nico Papworth

Timac Agro UK has appointed Nico Papworth as its new commercial manager.

Mr Papwoth joins the business after two years as head of both membership and the fertiliser manager at Worldmarsh Producers.

Having grown up on a progressive arable farm in Norfolk before studying at Harper Adams University, he brings a wealth of experience to the business.

“With farmers tackling market uncertainty while being encouraged to explore sustainable options, Timac Agro’s offering perfectly encompasses the direction the industry is being urged to head in,” says Mr Papworth.

Melanie Harmitt

The Holstein UK Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Melanie Harmitt as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Melanie joined Holstein UK in 2017 as Company Secretary and Chief Finance Officer. Her career before Holstein UK spanned a range of sectors and disciplines, with extensive experience in the operational aspect of businesses in particular the charity sector. She is a CIPFA qualified chartered accountant with 30 years accounting experience and specialist skills in public sector, education and charity accounting.

Simon Montgomery

The UK’s leading agronomy firm, ProCam, has appointed Simon Montgomery as Technical Team Lead for its Field Options division.

Simon joins Field Options following the retirement of Technical Director, Francis Dunne, and will be responsible for helping to bring the two operations of the business, Field Options and ProCam, closer together under one umbrella to deliver an improved service for both companies’ customers and personnel.

Set up in 2004, Field Options markets a comprehensive range of forage seeds and associated products: from grass mixtures, maize, fodder beet, and wholecrop forage mixtures to seeds for environmental schemes, green manures and game cover. The company also provides forage planning advice and supplies specialist fertilisers, silage inoculants and crop protection agrochemicals to livestock farmers throughout the UK.