Jamie Butler

NFU Dairy Board member, South East

Alongside his brother, Jamie runs a diversified farming enterprise in the heart of the South Downs National Park.

On a total owned acreage of 1200 acres, the brothers milk a herd of 450 Holstein-Friesian cows and grow a range of arable crops.

The farm runs an autumn calving herd producing 4.5million litres on a Sainsbury’s liquid milk contract, supplied through Arla. All replacement heifers are reared on farm whilst bull calves are sold to a private buyer.

The farm has diversified into fly fishing, tourist accommodation (shepherd huts and a yurt village) and a meeting venue which hosts events for agricultural and food-related businesses.

Before returning to the farm, Jamie worked in management training and development. He has also been NFU county chair for Hampshire. Areas of interest include supply chain management, skills and training, and ensuring farmers receive fair contracts.

Jamie wants to work with the NFU Dairy Board to help make a positive contribution to the dairy sector.