Giles Hall
Giles Hall is a Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager in Defra's Faming and Countryside Programme. With over 18 years of experience, he has built a reputation as an innovative community engagement manager. His work focuses on fostering meaningful connections with stakeholders, ensuring that their voices are heard and considered in policy development. He also runs FCP's ambassador programme.
In his role at Defra, Giles is actively involved in engaging with farmers and other stakeholders across the country, participating in various agricultural shows and events. This hands-on approach allows him to gather valuable insights and feedback, which are crucial for shaping policies that affect the agricultural sector.
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28 January Yorkshire Farming Conference at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate.
28 January register to attend Defra’s Farming Roadmap 2050 event at Sparsholt College, Hampshire.
4 February YAMS (Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show) at York Auction Centre, York.
4 February Dairy Tech at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
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