Export help on-hand to get your products selling abroad

Are you a manufacturer of farm equipment? Would it be suitable for elsewhere in the world? At this year’s LAMMA Show, the Department of International Trade may have the answers as to how you can access a larger market.

Export advice on-hand

Sponsored by the Department for International Trade (DIT), the LAMMA Show export advice hub will provide the answers for farmers, manufacturers and businesses that are looking to export outside of the UK and EU.

The DIT, which will have a presence in hall 8 on stand number 8.922, says there are many opportunities for agri-tech companies looking to export their products, services or applications overseas. This, says the Government body, is especially true for those that will support farmers across the world in increasing their production sustainably with less inputs and impact on the environment, hile increasing profi t margins and contributing to the global food security agenda.

Four speakers will be on hand across both days, giving presentations and advice to those considering the next steps on the export route, with particular emphasis on the opportunities and challenges posed when trading with Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America.

EXPORT ADVICE HUB SPEAKERS

The export advice hub will provide the answers for farmers, manufacturers and businesses that are looking to export outside of the UK and EU.

DR ELIZABETH WARHAM Leader of the Agri-Tech team

Focusing on opportunities in Latin America, Dr Warham has expertise and experience in plant sciences and technology development across the agri-food sector, having worked in the Government ffi ce for cience as head of the food, water and environment issues team.

In the UK Department for International Development she managed research programmes to develop appropriate technologies for different agricultural production systems in low and middle-income countries. She also worked for 10 years at the International Centre for Wheat and Maize Improvement in Mexico, in maize breeding, wheat pathology and seed health programmes.

ELLIS EMWANTA Agri-Tech trade manager

Mr Emwanta’s talk will focus on Eastern Europe and the Central Asia Network, comprising Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkey.

He works with colleagues across the UK, international network and partners, helping UK businesses export overseas. He has a degree in agricultural economics and extension services and a master’s degree in business economics and fi nance.

TOYOSI OGUNSHOLA Trade account manager

Speaking about the opportunities Africa holds for exporters, Mr Ogunshola organises the team’s engagement in key trade events and works with UK companies looking to expand their international business.

He previously worked with the Department for Work and Pensions as a process manager for nine years. He studied business administration and management at London Metropolitan University and has a professional ualifi cation ith the hartered Management Institute for advanced management and leadership in operational delivery.

HADYN CRAIG Agri-business specialist

Sharing insights on the export market for Asia, Mr Craig is the agri-business specialist within the DIT Agri-Tech Trade team. He also works with the UK Agri-Tech Innovation Centres, developing international opportunities to showcase UK innovation and to develop collaborative projects.

His experience in the agri-food sector spans farm operations, food processing, research and investment.

His sector knowledge is underpinned with hands-on farming experience, coming from a sheep and beef farming background in New Zealand.