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Dr Claire

• Specialist research interests include agricultural ecology, plant-invertebrate interactions, water quality protection, avian behavioural ecology and monitoring

• Holds a BSc (Hons) in Animal Science and an MSc in Wildlife Management and Conservation from University of Reading

• PhD from Harper Adams University investigated the role of multifunctional field margin vegetative strips for the support of ecosystem services

• Licensed and active BTO bird ringer

Ruth Payne

MSc, MA, BSc (Hons)

• 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 Steve Field

PhD, BSc (Hons), HND

• Worked extensively throughout all areas of the farming industry including managing a 200 head Holstein dairy farm on a 6 week calving pattern

• Managed a sheep flock and pig herd in Northern Scotland alongside an agricultural/ HGV engineering workshop

• Holds a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture specialising in Farm Animal Science from The University of Reading

• PhD from The University of Reading investigating the effects of gender and nutritional regime on the development of profitable beef systems

• Areas of teaching expertise; farm machinery, crop and soil science, animal science, health and nutrition, business and marketing