Rob McGregor
Syderstone,Norfolk
Summary
I'm an award winning farm manager with over 35 years experience,
I have a good head for business and great technical expertise in outdoor pig breeding. Throughout my career I have worked hard to improve the welfare of farm animals and the lives of the people that work with them. Linking high welfare and the best possible levels of stockmanship to improvements in farm performance.
While performing my roles I have built up excellent professional relationships with industry leaders at many organisations including AHDB, TIAH, RSPCA Assured, NPA as well as fellow producers and the wider pig industry supply chains. My efforts and achievements have been recognised throughout my career, most recently at the National Pig Awards for Innovation of the Year 2024, Farm Manager of the Year and Outdoor Breeding and Overall Unit of the Year 2021, and by Farmers Weekly as their 2022 UK Farm Manager of the Year.
In recent years I have been a regular contributor to the agricultural press, a champion of environmental projects and other positive initiatives within the industry. I also consult for a leading pig equipment manufacturer in the design and development of its award-winning products. I am extremely proud of these achievements and remain motivated to further improve standards across the industry, with a focus on staff training, animal welfare and innovation.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farms Manager
LSB Pigs
East Rudham, Norfolk
02.1995 - Current
As farm manager my role includes people management and the leading of a team of nine staff. Hiring new staff and the training and development of new and old members of the team.
I have full responsibility for the day to day running of the breeding operations at both our units. Including the ordering of feed and all consumables, livestock sales and movements.
My current role also includes taking charge of herd performance recording. medicine records and personnel holiday / HR duties.
Assurance scheme compliance, vet visits and all general audits are also administered by me.
The planning and effective delivery of staff motivation and skills development is a key area of my work at LSB pigs.
Advisory Role. product design and development
Contented-Products /Tech-Neat
East Anglia
01.2017 - Current
Breeding Herd Manager
Bowes of Norfolk
Holkham Estate, Norfolk
09.1992 - 02.1995
Breeding Herd Manager
A J Wilcox and sons / PIC
Oxford, Oxfordshire
09.1988 - 08.1992
Overseas work experience
Various agricultural companies
Western Australia and North Island New Zealand
01.1988 - 09.1988
Pig Stockman
A J Wilcox and sons / PIC
Oxford, Oxon
07.1987 - 01.1988
Agricultural Student work placement - Outdoor Pigs
A Stockings / Stockcroft
Wallingford, Oxon
06.1986 - 04.1987
Education
National Diploma - General Agriculture
Lancashire College of Agriculture & Horticulture
Lancaster 08.1984 - 07.1987
Skills
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of pigs and their breeding cycle
- Prioritisation to protect herd health through biosecurity defence measures
- Performance recording, data analysis and its presentation
- Strong decision-making abilities
- Experienced in organisational and planning
- Team management and staff progression through positive training experiences
- Financial awareness and efficiency factors
- A capacity to adapt and change management systems to maximise performance
- Detailed understanding of farm health and safety
- Accomplished and confident public speaker
Accomplishments
2024 National Pig Awards. Innovation of the Year. Clarkson's Farm collaboration.
2023 Farmers Weekly Awards Judge (Farm Manager category)
2022 Farmers Weekly Awards. UK Farm Manager of the Year
2021 National Pig Awards. Farm Manager of the Year
2021 National Pig Awards. Outdoor Breeding & Overall Unit of the Year (LSB)
2015 Waitrose Farming Partnership Awards. Innovation Category Winner (LSB)
2000 RSPCA Freedom Foods. Alastair Mews Award . For outstanding contributions to animal welfare.
Certification
Sort distance livestock transportation licence (Multi species)
All terrain telescopic handler licence.
First Aid training certificate.
Safe use of veterinary medicines certificate.
IDAL device trained.
IMV ultrasound scanner (operator and instructor)
'Just Farmers' media trained.
Timeline
Advisory Role. product design and development
Contented-Products /Tech-Neat
01.2017 - Current
Farms Manager
LSB Pigs
02.1995 - Current
Breeding Herd Manager
Bowes of Norfolk
09.1992 - 02.1995
Breeding Herd Manager
A J Wilcox and sons / PIC
09.1988 - 08.1992
Overseas work experience
Various agricultural companies
01.1988 - 09.1988
Pig Stockman
A J Wilcox and sons / PIC
07.1987 - 01.1988
Agricultural Student work placement - Outdoor Pigs
A Stockings / Stockcroft
06.1986 - 04.1987
National Diploma - General Agriculture
Lancashire College of Agriculture & Horticulture
08.1984 - 07.1987
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