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Farming Media Centre

How to use our Farming Media Centre search facility

The Farming Media Centre will put you in contact with Members and Friends of the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists – and other key contacts in the food and farming industries.

You can search by name, region, expertise and knowledge, or for a particular discipline e.g. Journalist, PR Consultant or Photographer. Clicking Search without entering any criteria will display all Members and Friends. In all cases, listings are displayed in random rather than alphabetical order.

If you are an editor or journalist working outside the agricultural industry, members can help by checking information for an article to ensure its accuracy or suggest suitable contacts for stories.

If you represent a commercial or other organisation, members can provide freelance writing, website editing, video content and production, broadcasting, photography and PR / marketing services on all topics related to the rural sector.

The Guild offers a recruitment advertising service for organisations wanting to appoint staff in rural communications roles, such as reporting, editing, PR and marketing communications. Click here for more details.

The Guild can also help with contacts in other countries through its affiliation to the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) and European Network of Agricultural Journalists (ENAJ).

For emergency help with story contacts or checking facts, or for crisis management PR, contact Guild Chairman Catherine Linch on 01568 617620.

  1. Decide which fields you wish to search against and enter your criteria: for example, select ‘Eastern’ Region and ‘Arable’ to search for all Guild members who can advise on arable farming matters and who are based in the eastern counties.
  2. Click ‘Search’
  3. The next page will show a list of all members matching your search requirements. Telephone numbers and/or email addresses will be displayed in some cases, but all members can be contacted using the email facility, which sends a message with details of your request. They will respond at the earliest opportunity.
  4. There are no limits to the number of searches you can perform.

If you don’t get the results or responses you need, please contact Guild secretary Nikki Robertson on 07584 022909 or by email to gajsec@gmail.com for further help and advice.

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Emma Penny

Emma Penny, Freelance Writer and Editor, Coach and Consultant

Writing and editing, particularly technical agri topics, including arable, livestock and machinery, plus equestrian. Coaching and mentoring for individuals and teams in content/editorial/analyst roles. Consulting/project/research work including conference and event content/programmes.

  • Business Email Address: info@emmapenny.co.uk
  • Business Phone Number: 07769 912472
  • Region: Northern
  • Expertise: Livestock, Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Horses, Animal health, welfare and nutrition, Arable, Cereals and combinable crops, Root Crops, Grassland, Crop Protection, Non-food crops, Machinery, Environment, conservation, Business management, Farm politics and economics, Food production and processing, Rural affairs and social issues, Overseas agriculture, Organic agriculture, Land and property
  • Disciplines: Journalist
Contact Emma Penny
Member

Clemmie Gleeson

British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN), Head of Communications

Leading communications to amplify farmer-led innovation, build connections and bridge science and practice to drive progress in UK agriculture.

  • Business Email Address: clemmie@bofin.org.uk
  • Business Phone Number: 07485 762841
  • Region: Eastern
  • Expertise: Livestock, Arable, Environment, conservation, Food and product marketing, Rural affairs and social issues, Overseas agriculture
  • Disciplines: Journalist, PR Consultant
Contact Clemmie Gleeson
Member

Hayley Clarke

Barenbrug UK Ltd, Senior Graphic Designer & Marketing Executive

Handling graphic design and marketing projects at Barenbrug UK, which breeds and produces top-quality grass varieties for UK agriculture and amenity.

  • Region: Eastern
Contact Hayley Clarke
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Friend

Martin Woodhead

Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Ltd, Chairman

Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited specialises in sustainable agricultural science and technology.

  • Business Email Address: martin.woodhead@bdspublishing.com
  • Region: Eastern
  • Expertise: Livestock, Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Poultry, Pigs, Animal health, welfare and nutrition, Arable, Cereals and combinable crops, Root Crops, Grassland, Crop Protection, Non-food crops, Horticulture, Fruit, Vegetables, Forestry, Machinery, Environment, conservation, Farm politics and economics, Food production and processing, Overseas agriculture, Organic agriculture
  • Disciplines: Expert
Contact Martin Woodhead
Member

Hannah Rose

HIPRA UK & Ireland, Marketing Specialist

HIPRA is committed to providing solutions that contribute to improving the global health, of both people and animals.

  • Business Email Address: hannah.rose@hipra.com
  • Business Phone Number: 07506 974234
  • Region: Midlands
  • Expertise: Livestock, Poultry, Animal health, welfare and nutrition, Environment, conservation, Business management, Farm politics and economics, Food production and processing, Food and product marketing, Rural affairs and social issues, Organic agriculture
  • Disciplines: PR Consultant
Contact Hannah Rose
http://picture-380
Member

Gill Norriss

Sequitur, Marketing and Communications

Special interest in European agrifood business, horticulture and marketing.

  • Business Email Address: gillnorriss@sequitur.eu.com
  • Business Phone Number: 01794 388831
  • Business Mobile Number: 07974 951947
  • Region: South-East
  • Expertise: Horticulture, Food production and processing, Food and product marketing
  • Disciplines: PR Consultant
Contact Gill Norriss
Member

Brian Chester

Brian Chester, Retired Journalist and Publisher

Special interests: UK and European pig industries.

  • Business Email Address: brianrobertchester@gmail.com
  • Business Phone Number: 01572 757600
  • Business Mobile Number: 07467 899834
  • Expertise: Livestock, Pigs, Environment, conservation, Rural affairs and social issues
  • Disciplines: Journalist
Contact Brian Chester
Member

Sarah Riley

Bayer Crop Science, Agronomic Content & Sustainability Specialist

Bayer Marketing Operations team leading the creation of all marketing and PR content and marcomms campaign messaging. Also driving forward our priorities in sustainability.

  • Business Email Address: sarah.riley@bayer.com
  • Business Phone Number: 07501 099058
  • Region: South-West
  • Expertise: Livestock, Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Poultry, Pigs, Horses, Animal health, welfare and nutrition, Arable, Cereals and combinable crops, Root Crops, Grassland, Crop Protection, Non-food crops, Horticulture, Fruit, Vegetables, Machinery, Environment, conservation, Business management, Food production and processing, Food and product marketing, Rural affairs and social issues, Overseas agriculture, Organic agriculture
  • Disciplines: Expert
Contact Sarah Riley
Member

Peter Read

Peter Read, Freelance

Special interests: all aspects of agriculture and rural land use. Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

  • Region: South-East
  • Disciplines: Journalist
Contact Peter Read
Member

Hannah Thomas

ITV Cymru Wales, Rural Affairs Correspondent

Rural Affairs Correspondent for ITV Wales, reporting for Wales At Six and Coast & Country.

  • Region: Wales
  • Expertise: Livestock, Rural affairs and social issues
  • Disciplines: Journalist
Contact Hannah Thomas
http://AB_team_page_363x363
Member

Adrian Bell (Fellow, BGAJ)

Agro Mavens Ltd, Founder & Consultant

Strategic marketing and PR, award-winning writer, communicator, copywriter: UK and global. Arable, agchem, biologicals and agtech. IFAJ Secretary General.

  • Business Email Address: adrian.bell@agromavens.com
  • Business Phone Number: 020 3637 6636
  • Business Mobile Number: 07976 866808
  • Region: South-West
  • Expertise: Livestock, Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Animal health, welfare and nutrition, Arable, Cereals and combinable crops, Root Crops, Grassland, Crop Protection, Non-food crops, Horticulture, Fruit, Vegetables, Machinery, Environment, conservation, Rural affairs and social issues, Overseas agriculture, Organic agriculture
  • Disciplines: Expert, Journalist, PR Consultant
Contact Adrian Bell (Fellow, BGAJ)
Member

Jane Thynne

Farmers Guardian, News & Business Reporter

Writing news and business articles for Farmers Guardian magazine, alongside features, digital content and podcasts.

  • Region: South-East
Contact Jane Thynne
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Member

Hugh Symington

Symingtons PR & Marketing, PR Consultant

Special interests: arable PR (agrochemical/fertiliser) and machinery PR.

  • Business Email Address: hsymington@btinternet.com
  • Business Phone Number: 01485 520133
  • Business Mobile Number: 07979 866957
  • Region: Eastern
  • Expertise: Arable, Cereals and combinable crops, Root Crops, Crop Protection, Horticulture, Fruit, Vegetables, Machinery
  • Disciplines: PR Consultant
Contact Hugh Symington
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Simon Orpwood

Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth, Honorary Press Secretary

RASC is a confederation of more than 50 national and regional agricultural show societies, associations and research bodies in 20 Commonwealth countries.

  • Business Email Address: simon@orpwoodfarms.co.uk
  • Business Phone Number: 01890 850266
  • Business Mobile Number: 07836 513155
  • Region: Northern
  • Expertise: Livestock, Beef, Sheep, Arable, Overseas agriculture
  • Disciplines: Expert
Contact Simon Orpwood
Member

Lois King

Farmers Weekly, Arable Reporter

Reporting on all aspects of arable crop production in Britain.

  • Region: South-East
Contact Lois King
Member

Michelle McWilliams

The Rowett Institute, Head of Communications

Communications for the Rowett Institute, which carries out research into the health of farm animals, arable crops as well as human health.

Contact Michelle McWilliams
http://picture-492
Member

Dei Tomos FRAgS

Dei Tomos FRAgS, Freelance

Special interests: agri-politics, farming in Wales and the EU, conservation, rural planning and the rural economy.

  • Region: Wales
  • Expertise: Livestock, Arable
  • Disciplines: Journalist
Contact Dei Tomos FRAgS
http://Gemma%20RHS%20cooking
Member

Gemma Mackie

Pinstone, Technical Content Manager

Providing technical writing expertise and supporting the team on a range of client portfolios.

  • Business Email Address: gemma@pinstone.co.uk
  • Region: Scotland
  • Expertise: Livestock, Arable, Horticulture, Forestry, Machinery, Environment, conservation, Business management, Farm politics and economics, Food production and processing, Food and product marketing, Rural affairs and social issues, Overseas agriculture, Organic agriculture, Land and property
  • Disciplines: Journalist
Contact Gemma Mackie
http://AlisonLea2
Member

Alison Lea

Alison Lea, Freelance

Special interests: Sustainable agriculture. Nature conservation. Developing agriculture in southern Africa.

  • Business Email Address: leaajl@gmail.com
  • Business Mobile Number: 07512 447388
  • Region: Eastern
  • Expertise: Livestock, Horses, Forestry, Environment, conservation, Overseas agriculture
  • Disciplines: Journalist, Photographer
Contact Alison Lea
http://picture-153
Member

Rory Day

Classic Tractor, Editor

Special interests: Classic tractors and farm machinery from the 1970s/1980s; modern tractors; model farm tractors and machinery.

  • Region: Eastern
  • Expertise: Machinery
  • Disciplines: Journalist
Contact Rory Day
http://picture-499
Member

Steven Vale

Steven Vale, Freelance

Machinery specialist.

  • Region: Overseas
Contact Steven Vale
http://picture-382
Member

Judith O'Leary

Represent, Managing Director

Heading a team of agricultural specialists in a PR and digital agency working in the agri-business sector.

  • Region: Scotland
  • Disciplines: PR Consultant
Contact Judith O'Leary
http://craig%20stephen
Member

Craig Stephen

Craig Stephen Photographers, Photographer

Scottish commercial and editorial photographer creating engaging content for the agri-food sector throughout the UK.

  • Business Email Address: info@craig-stephen.co.uk
  • Business Phone Number: 07905 483532
  • Region: Scotland
  • Expertise: Livestock, Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Arable, Cereals and combinable crops, Root Crops, Grassland, Crop Protection, Non-food crops, Horticulture, Food production and processing, Food and product marketing, Rural affairs and social issues
  • Disciplines: Photographer
Contact Craig Stephen
http://picture-503
Member

Howard Venters

Shepherd Publishing Ltd, Managing Director

Special interests: agricultural, forage and livestock production.

  • Region: South-East
  • Expertise: Livestock, Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Machinery
  • Disciplines: Journalist
Contact Howard Venters