DUNBIA HEAD OF AGRICULTURE & RESEARCH PUBLISHES NUFFIELD REPORT

Dr Jonathan Birnie, Head of Agriculture & Research for Dunbia has published a Nuffield Scholar Report entitled “Facilitating change within the red meat chain through knowledge transfer, feedback and technology uptake.”

During the course of the Nuffied Scholarship Programme, Dr Birnie visited New Zealand, Australia, USA, Canada and China, taking in views from many different parts of the food supply chain along the way.

The main purpose of the report was to study current methods of knowledge transfer to the farming supply base, and to study the  factors  which  encourage  or  discourage  understanding  and
implementation.

Dr Birnie has concluded that the key component to unlocking farm improvement is through effective on farm data gathering, local or remote interpretation and the provision of simple and direct ongoing advice from easily accessible experts.  Technology has a  major  part  to  play  in  increasing  data collection, interpretation and provision of advice. Maximising automation of this process will deliver fastest progress.  The technology must  be  both  simple  to  use  and  cost  effective.  Progress will  be accelerated when farmers can measure the effect of changes they make and relate this to a financial return.

Dr Birnie’s full Nuffield report can be accessed via http://www.nuffieldscholar.org/news/jonathan-birnie-report-published-/

DUNBIA HEAD OF AGRICULTURE & RESEARCH PUBLISHES NUFFIELD REPORT 1

 

Agriculture

Working across key areas such as supply chain, animal welfare, and sustainable agriculture, you will get involved in all aspects of the agriculture and research and development areas within the business.

Environmental

This varied role will provide you with an opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the Environmental department and participate in continuous improvement projects within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Human Resources

As your skills and knowledge develop over time, you will get involved in all aspects of HR within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and your responsibility will increase.

Retail National Account Management

This exciting role will see you gain a wide range of business experience skills, providing support to major UK retail supermarket customer accounts. 

Operations & Commercial

Work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment gaining a hands-on experience across all aspects of operations, production and commercial with a focus on continuous improvement. 

New Product Development

You will be involved in supporting and managing the NPD process to ensure new and re-developed products are launched successfully. 

Livestock procurement

An exciting opportunity to learn about all areas of livestock procurement within the business, gaining a full understanding of production and operations.

Food Safety & Quality

A hands-on opportunity to understand and impact on food safety, quality and animal welfare across a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Ensuring legislative compliance, customer excellence and continuous improvement.

Mechanical Engineering

As an engineering graduate you will be hands on and, on the go, working in a fast paced, busy environment overseeing electrical, mechanical and automation projects in a food manufacturing business.

Accounting & Finance

Gain a robust understanding in all aspects of the Finance Function with support at every step of the way to attain the professional qualifications needed to become a finance leader of the future.