Abi became Deputy Editor at Farmers Weekly, after leaving Farmers Guardian where she worked for almost seven years. Prior to that, she was part of the NFU’s government affairs team and spent five years as an assistant to a rural MP. She has won numerous awards for her journalism and is passionate about telling farmers’ stories.
Talking Point
Abi believes she is quite unusual in the agri-media industry because her background is political, with a degree and masters in politics, and prior to joining Farmers Guardian she worked in Parliament and as a lobbyist.
Declared interests
International Federation of Agricultural Journalists Young Leader 2019, Oxford Farming Conference Director (2023).
Previous media experience
Live TV on GB News and the BBC (OB and in the Breakfast studio), live radio on Talk Radio and the BBC, pre-recorded BBC radio. Regular guest on current affairs show Five In The Eye on Colourful Radio.