Tree Fruit Panel

The Panel consists of representatives elected by levy payers, and where appropriate, independent experts are co-opted to provide technical advice. Invitations are also extended to appropriate trade body representatives.

Nigel Kitney - Panel Chairman (Awaiting photo)
Knowledge of dessert apple production in non-Kent areas
HL Hutchinson, Hereford
07768 365 073

Andrew Tinsley
Technical Manager
HDC

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Scott Raffle
Communications Manager
HDC

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Elected members representing the interests of growers

Nigel Bardsley - knowledge of dessert apple production in Kent
River Farm, Kent
01622 844 399

Giles Cannon - knowledge of nut production
GSR Fruits Ltd, Kent
01732 810 317

Peter Checkley - knowledge of culinary apple production
Howard Chapman Ltd, Kent
01732 842 129

Edward Newling - knowledge of pears production
Turnover Farm, Wisbech
01945 870 749

Steve Castle - knowledge of stone fruit
Hollybushes, Kent
07764 942 226

Nigel Jenner - knowledge of dessert apples production (Kent area)
Norman Collett Ltd, Kent
01892 835 001

Technical and scientific advisors

Jim Quinlan
East Malling Trust for Horticultural Research, Kent
01732 872 064

Paul Bennett
Agrovista, Nottinghamshire
01795 539 850

Tim Biddlecombe
Farm Advisory Services Team Ltd, Kent
01795 533 225

Dr Neil Hipps
East Malling Research
01732 523 728

Courtesy members

Dr Chris Hartfield
NFU, Warwickshire
0247 685 8530

A representative from Defra
Defra, London
0207 238 1526

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