Anne is a Principal Soil Scientist in ADAS involved in the research and development of policies on soil and nutrient management. She has a particular interest in the impact of organic amendments to soils, being involved in the development of the MANNER-NPK model and more recently the development of best practice guidelines for the use of digestate and compost in agriculture. She is currently leading the field experimentation programme of the AHDB Soil Biology and Health Partnership as well as the AHDB ‘Maxi cover crop’ project looking at ways to maximise the benefits of cover crops. She is a FACTS qualified advisor and a Fellow of the British Society of Soil Scientists.