A farmers son from Nottinghamshire, born on the 8th May 1950, Educated at West Bridgford Grammar School in Nottingham and at Reading University, gaining an Honours Degree in Agriculture, a BASIS Qualified Advisor.

Worked for Boots Agriculture in agchem product development, both in the UK and Europe, before moving to Hoechst.
Worked for Hoechst for eight years, progressing to Field Marketing Services Manager, responsible for technical support for the sales team in the UK.
Set up Farm Vision in 1984, to provide a complete independent agronomy service to farmers in Eastern England.
Successfully developed the business to be one of the leading independent agronomy consultancies.
A member of BIAC, including the Expert OpinionDivision.
Married with four children
Enjoys rural pursuits including walking his Labradors and fishing
Keen wildlife photographer
Chair of Governors at village Primary School
Chair of local branch of RNLI.