The big picture: using wildflower strips for pest control
They may be beautiful, but these strips prove pretty deadly for every farmer's mortal enemy: aphids
Operations
Kirsty Tooke
Business Specialist/Advisor. Executive Assistant, Net Zero and Resilient Farming
Net Zero and Resilient Farming
Location
North Wyke, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2SB
Tel
01837512305
Biography
Kirsty is providing the role of Compliance and Monitoring Officer for the ERDF funded Cornwall Agri-tech Programme at Rothamsted Research. Kirsty is assisting in the coordination of the following projects within the programme; Cell Grazing, Phosfield, Soil Carbon, Farm Crap App, TOMS and VizAg. Kirsty is supporting the researchers engaged in collaborative R & DI projects with agri-tech business partners to ensure the smooth running of projects and adherence to ERDF compliance and eligibility requirements. Kirsty has a background in the Renewable Energy industry and not for profit sector. Kirsty has experience in project management, fund finding, business engagement, reporting and events organisation.
Awards
- 2017 – Energy Awareness Diploma 2013 – Green Deal Diploma
- 2011 – Domestic Energy Assessor Diploma
- 2008 – Code for Sustainable Homes – Buildings Research Establishment Diploma
- 2002 – BA Hons English Literature, Cultural History & Imaginative Writing