August 2022

I’m excited to share a project that I’ve been working on – it’s VITAL! After many trials, data interpretation and presentations to the team we are now launching our new Zinc free range, VITAL.

If you’ve not spotted it yet – VITAL is the latest ForFarmers starter feed offering for producers moving to zinc-free before the June 2024 ban. Discover it here

I have enjoyed being involved in such an innovative ForFarmers project. Seeing VITAL through from concept, UK trials to forming the approach to market and working with technical, marketing and account managers, has been an invaluable experience.

I worked on multiple trials, across indoor and outdoor units of various sizes, learning how to collect and analyse data, presenting this back to the team, whilst having important conversations with producers on their zinc-free journey.

I have felt welcomed by the team throughout my placement, nothing has ever been too much trouble and everyone has really supported me.

I have been lucky to work on multiple projects, from a Homemix project with Commercial Nutritionist, Andrew Marriage, to a customer focused project with Account Manager, Jim Gould. I’ve enjoyed working on these individual projects and learning how both Andrew and Jim work with their customers.

Tim Sawyer, Manager of the Young Animal Feed Team, has taught me so much and become a mentor giving me exposure to different business areas, including understanding approach, management and supporting customers.

I have also worked closely with Emma Slater, Pig Technical and Commercial Advisor. Emma’s a former scholarship year student and has provided her insights throughout my placement.