Claire Hodge

After graduating from Newcastle University in 2005 with a degree in Agriculture, Claire worked on farms in New Zealand before joining Greenvale AP in 2006. It was here that she was introduced to the opportunities within the potato industry. Taking on various roles in procurement, trading, agronomy and factory production she learnt about the challenges of the cycles in potato production.

Now Senior Arable Knowledge Exchange Manager for AHDB in Scotland she spends her time working with industry, levy payers and key stakeholders. In this role she ensures information and support is provided to  Scottish growers to help improve farm efficiency. Claire has a passion for travel and learning and has recently completed a Nuffield scholarship which has taken her across the world to look at potato production systems. She lives in Edinburgh and continues to be involved with the family farm in the Scottish Borders.