Rob Shepherd
2024
Robert is the managing partner of Allenford Farms, an 800ha mixed farming partnership. He is lead farmer of the first Farmer Cluster Group. Robert served as an army officer in the Light Infantry and Special Forces. He is Course Director of the IAgrM Leadership Development Programme. He is the Hampshire chair of the NFU Mutual Regional Advisory Board. Robert is a past vice-chairman of Wiltshire Grain. He recently served for six years as an AHDB Pork Board member. He completed the IAgrM Leadership Development Programme in 2008. Rob is a founder member of the Environmental Farmers Group and has chaired the organisation since its formation in 2022.
My Sessions
What do Natural Capital Buyers Want Now & in the Future From Farmers?
Rt Hon Lord Benyon
Teresa Dent CBE
Rob Shepherd
Christopher Sparrow
Steven Lang
Natural capital markets are complicated. This session will look to clarify the opportunities that exist today in natural capital markets and those which are around the corner. The session will look at how farmers can access these markets and the impact on the sector.