David Stead of Hutchinsons has been announced as Agronomist of the Year at the 2019 Food and Farming Industry Awards. The award was sponsored by Corteva Agriscience.
David was handed the award at a prestigious ceremony at the House of Commons on Friday night (December 6), hosted by broadcaster Julia Hartley-Brewer.
The size of farms David advises on, varies from 40 to over 1,000 Ha. David is also the Area Business Manager for Yorkshire, organising and overseeing a team of 6 Agronomist’s and 4 Agronomist agents. He strives to give advice on a wide area of agronomy enabling farmers to ensure financial profitability. One of David’s customers shared, “It is David’s true passion for agronomy that shines through. He has the capacity to think laterally and the depth of his knowledge, attention to detail, willingness to listen and then to explore a variety of solutions, is the key to his success.”
