Social Researcher at Defra. Current & past research on SFI Pilot, ESRC projects on post-Brexit Agri policy (ELM) & animal health. Views own.
Joined December 2011
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Thank you to @apoliticalco for my listing in the 100 Most Influential Academics in Government. Find out more on the research below⬇️ Very grateful to @ESRC for the funding and @DefraGovUK for collaborations on animal health & Environmental Land Management
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Pete Orpin starting his talk @actionjohnes conference- what’s most important science in Johne’s control - it’s social science, we need to understand why farmers (and vets) aren’t engaged and work out how to support them @RuthieLittle @GarethEnticott - sound familiar #TBFree
Spoke @aber_tb today about policy co-design - is it difficult? Yes. Does it make a difference? Yes. So glad to now be working in @DefraGovUK to put lessons learnt during @ESRC research into practice. #slowpublishing
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Also great to present with @GarethEnticott on the social science research on TB - I've used much of his research to inform my work with TB policy over the years and really enjoyed our project together on disease control and cattle purchasing: 🐄 sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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@aber_tb @RuthieLittle sharing the outputs of some “co-design” work to support farmers with bTB control @TB_Advisory and the tbhub.co.uk/ an amazing example of collaboration to produce a resource @TheAHDB @theBCVA @NFUtweets @LantraUK @DefraGovUK
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A landmark event: the first ever TB conference dedicated to the social dimensions of TB. Honoured to help organise and set the scene as the first speaker with @RuthieLittle
Professor @GarethEnticott is reminding us of the social impact of TB control. Dr Ruth Little from @DefraGovUK reaffirms the importance of human behaviour around disease management.
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Professor @GarethEnticott is reminding us of the social impact of TB control. Dr Ruth Little from @DefraGovUK reaffirms the importance of human behaviour around disease management.
Spotted a dead wild bird? Here's how to report using the online reporting system or by calling the Defra helpline: gov.uk/guidance/report-dead-…
Beautifully succinct and powerful presentation from @suepritch on a sustainable future for the food system. Plenty of #citizenassemblies and deliberative dialogues in @FFC_Commission - @RoryStewartUK - an example of bringing citizens into difficult and complex decisions
So proud to be related to @weetabix farming legend Fay and all at Rectory Farm @Eyebrook_Birds Hugely deserved focus on a fabulous family farm 💖
Great overview of the key messages from the #TBCONF23 by @Rhianpricemedia 👏
@DefraGovUK @jw132 @sjtomo157
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Annual health and welfare review of livestock now available to more farmers in England” has just been published on the Farming blog.
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Senior vets and farmers’ leaders have called for an end to the conflicts that they fear are undermining efforts to eradicate #bTB in England and Wales.
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In Worcester today for #TBConf23 looking forward to a jam packed day talking about route to TB freedom. Good to hear @DefraGovUK highlight that addressing TB is complex & successful eradication comes back to people - farmers, vets & govnt - working together
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@RuthieLittle has just spoken about the need for co-design when it comes to policy for TB control we need policy developed with not for….. #TBCONF23
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With just over one week to go until the National TB Conference, meet our panelists for the morning session
Tickets are selling fast, to secure your place book now! Link to order tickets can be found in the bio or on our website
#panel #conference #bTB #Sixways #stadium @sjtomo157
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Attention all #bird keepers in the UK. Complete the survey to help us identify the financial impacts incurred by UK bird keepers as a result of the 2021/22 #AvianInfluenza outbreak (October 2021 – September 2022).
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Bluetongue has been confirmed in a single animal near Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent. Livestock keepers must remain vigilant and follow the restrictions on animal movements. More info is available on GOV.UK at: gov.uk/guidance/bluetongue
#Bluetongue #LivestockKeepers
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I am really proud to be one of the co-founders of Carbon Calling. The main conference is happening on the 9th of Sept and we have some great speakers including @wigsandwords, @totallyewesome, @howemill, @DrDowhittle, @Friesian_man & @allaboutthecows. See tickettailor.com/events/carb…
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Absolutely jam packed big top 🎪 for @JanetHughes session at @Groundswellaguk updating on ELMS and talking about how they are committed to listening, testing and learning as the schemes progress. “There will always be change, it’ll never be done.”
#Groundswell2023 @DefraGovUK
