NFU National Dairy Board member | Regional Dairy Board chair, midlands
Robert is a member of the NFU National Dairy Board and the Regional Dairy Board chair representing the midlands.
Robert farms in partnership with his wife in Ross on Wye. They have a mixed farm which includes, arable, beef sheep, poultry and fruit grown for cider.
Alongside this Robert has a herd of around 130 Holstein Friesian cows which are milked robotically and supplies into Arla.
Robert would like to support the board in driving change in the industry to meet the needs of dairy farmers. He has keen interests in the agri-environment and animal health and welfare.
Robert is particularly passionate about promoting best practice to address agri-environmental issues and encouraging the industry to work more collaboratively to reduce regulatory burden.
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