Dr Claire Cresswell

Dr Claire Cresswell

Subject Lead - Agriculture

I hold a BSc (Hons) in Animal Science and an MSc in Wildlife Management and Conservation from University of Reading. My PhD investigated the role of multifunctional field margin vegetative strips for the support of ecosystem services

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Ruth Payne

Ruth Payne

Lecturer - Agriculture

  • Worked in a variety of agricultural settings, in various countries including New Zealand and Ireland, with main interests in
    livestock production
  • Holds a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture from Seale-Hayne University College and an MSc in Animal and Welfare from Harper
    Adams University
  • PGCE from The University of Southampton

 

Dr Andrew Ferguson

Dr Andrew Ferguson

Lecturer - Agriculture

  • Currently working as General Manager for the Leckford Farm Estate, with a focus on biodiversity, soil health, and climate-positive practices
  •  Previous experience in farm, estate and arable management
  • Holds a PhD in seed physiology and agronomy, with 30 years experience in roles across the agricultural and farm sector.
Tony Bayliss

Tony Bayliss

Lecturer - Agriculture

  • Over 30 years of experience in farming, manufacturing and distribution
  • Previous industry roles have included farm and estate management, and commercial manager for Bayer crop science
  • Currently working as an independent agronomist, providing BASIS and FACTS advice on all crop inputs and crop husbandry.