Manjeet is Head of the Farming and Food Partnership Board at Defra, leading the team supporting the Secretary of State-chaired Board and bringing together senior government and industry leaders to strengthen productivity, profitability and resilience across the farming and food sectors.
She has more than 25 years’ experience in communications, research and evaluation, policy design and stakeholder engagement, including senior roles at Defra, the UK COVID-19 Inquiry, Ministry of Justice and Department for Transport. Throughout her career, she has focused on making complex policy clearer, bringing different perspectives into decision-making and building trusted relationships between government, industry and the public.
Before taking up her current role, Manjeet led engagement for Defra’s Farming and Countryside Programme, working with farmers, industry, the supply chain and government partners to strengthen engagement and bring user and stakeholder perspectives into policy and service design for Environmental Land Management schemes.
In her current role, she is focused on strengthening the partnership between government and industry and turning shared priorities into practical action to support growth, resilience, productivity and profitability across the farming and food sector.
At its fourth meeting, the FFPB discussed easing barriers to building on-farm reservoirs. Board members also discussed how the planning system can better support poultry sector infrastructure, and streamlining audits and improving research and development in horticulture.
Each month, we bring together the latest policy updates, funding opportunities, consultations, research and statistics, helping you stay informed about the issues that matter to you.
2 November ADOPT: Help shape the future of chemical store management.
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30 October Borderway Agri Expo, Borderway, Rosehill, Carlisle.
4 November Northern Farming Conference at Hexham Auction Mart, Hexham, Northumberland.
4 November Agri Fest South West at Westpoint, Exeter.
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The Farming Advice Service (FAS) provides free, confidential advice to farmers and advisers.
Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) helps farmers in England protect water, air and soil. CSF advisers can provide advice on best practices and specific actions that will benefit your farm business and the environment.
We’ve compiled a list of organisations offering wellbeing support to those in the farming community.
The Farm Business Survey (FBS) gives farmers free, confidential insights into their business, helping them understand performance and see how their farm compares with similar businesses.
By taking part, farmers also help build a better picture of farming in England.
If you are ordering fertiliser for the coming season, check that it can be stored safely and securely before delivery. The action you need to take depends on the type and quantity of fertiliser.
Follow the relevant guidance to protect people, prevent contamination or deterioration, and meet the rules for storing ammonium nitrate and other substances.
Read the AIC’s guide to storing, handling & transporting ammonium nitrate and the HSE’s steps to take.
