Stuart Roberts
2025
Stuart farms 120 hectares in Hertfordshire in partnership with his wife. A third generation arable and livestock farmer at Hammonds End Farm, Harpenden, Stuart has also worked for Defra and the Food Standards Agency and held senior management roles within the meat supply chain.
Stuart was elected to the post of NFU Deputy President in February 2020 after serving two years as Vice President.
My Sessions
Nutrient circularity for nature restoration
Helen Browning OBE
Gareth Morgan
Tom Stuart
Ali Morse
Beth Metson
Stuart Roberts
Nitrogen is vital for farming, yet arable systems lose most of it, wasting resources and harming nature. With only 11% efficiency across the lifecycle, it’s time to rethink nutrient circularity. This session explores how improving nutrient use at farm, catchment and national levels can cut pollution and boost farm resilience.