DairyCo nabs industry specialist for knowledge transfer role

Dr George Fisher has been appointed Head of Knowledge Transfer (KT) for DairyCo, bringing with him significant hands on experience and extensive knowledge and understanding of UK farming.

His role at DairyCo will be pivotal in developing and delivering key knowledge transfer strategies - expanding the current extension officer team to cover more GB regions will form part of this. Working closely on developing new research and better ways to transfer knowledge to dairy farmers, Dr Fisher will ensure that DairyCo is at the forefront of delivering valued information to dairy farmers.

Ken Boyns, chief executive of DairyCo says: "This is a vital role within the organisation and one that plays a key part in the services we provide. To have someone with such a vast knowledge and reputation on board can only enhance what we are trying to achieve."

Dr Fisher not only brings his reputation to DairyCo but also many years of work in relevant fields. After studying animal production at University, and completing a PhD in ruminant trace element nutrition, George spent 10 years with SAC at Crichton Royal Farm, Auchincruive and Kirkton. Here, Dr Fisher spent time researching the science behind grazing and feeding.

From here, he moved on to work for the fertiliser company Kemira GrowHow, for nine years, and developed skills in business development, marketing and communications and was also their UK Company Agronomist.

As well as being the President of the British Grassland Society 2005/6, his most recent position was as Regional Manager for North West Europe for Novus, a feed additive company.

Dr Fisher says "I'm really looking forward to working as Head of Knowledge Transfer. DairyCo is at the heart of our industry and at the forefront of enabling positive change for dairy farmers, helping to make sure that we are best placed to handle the challenges and opportunities of the future. I hope that my background in science and commerce can be put to good use in getting science and technology into practice. This is a 'once in a career' opportunity to make a positive contribution to the future of British dairy farming."

Dr Fisher will start his new role with DairyCo on 1 September 2008.