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Peter Parr

Senior Consultant

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Expert in the Agronomic, Commercial and technical sectors of glasshouse and outdoor horticultural crops. Representing JP Trett Ltd in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

Ambitious and Entrepreneurial Professional with expert knowledge of the Agronomic, Commercial and technical sectors of glasshouse and outdoor horticultural crops. Strong interpersonal skills, a personable and approachable disposition together with rapid reading of new business enterprises and subsequent analysis and evaluations.

A self-starter Consultant can work efficiently on own initiative or can integrate easily into a team environment.

Nottingham Trent University, BSc( Hons), Microbiology and Plant Science

PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS:

  • Vegetable agronomy UK/Overseas – Agrochemical/Nutrition supply, consultancy, amenity , home and garden.
  • Consultancy/supply in Ireland, Kenya and Nigeria.
  • Commercial/Technical responsibility for 17 agronomists nationally
  • Agronomy on 3,000 Ha of vegetables too include Carrots, Parsnips, Alliums, Lettuce (indoor/outdoor/organic), Swedes, Turnips, Pak Choi ( indoor), tomatoes indoor, Brassicae, herbs, celery ( indoor/oudoor) and Rhubarb crops.
  • Group vegetable sales of £6million from zero.
  • Staff recruitment, appraisal, technical and commercial coaching.
  • Trials and new product development/ manufacturer technical contact, with specific trials developed to solve Client problems.
  • Management group responsibilities with total profit and loss responsibility, and excellent cross co-operation between Arable, fruit and amenity divisions.
  • On HDC Vegetable panel – allocation of R & D spending, Technical co-ordinator for Leek growers Association, BOPA R & D committee member, carrot growers R& D committee member.
  • Glasshouse production of Tomatoes, leeks, strawberries, peppers, and Roses. Assisted and undertaken feasibility project of a  company in USA looking at production in California, Mexico, Florida, Arizona and Memphis.
  • Implemented UK and overseas conservation policy looking at sustainable horticulture fitting in harmony with the environment.
  • Worked closely with wildlife trusts and local trusts too improve habitat networks on farms, (otter Holts were constructed on local river banks) and carried out Biodiversity action plans for farms in UK.

SKILLS:

  • Interpersonal – Strong interpersonal skills from extensive uk and overseas Agronomic, commercial and technical Experience.  A friendly and amiable disposition lends favourably to a position where rapport and relationship building is required and ethical handling of people and business situations is essential.
  • Team-Working – Excellent team player, considerate and non-judgmental of team member’s input and ideas. Aims to build strong two way relationships in a team environment so the strength of team and results are prioritised.
  • Self- starter – Adept and confident at beginning project on own initiative. Works efficiently and effectively in a personal environment with a common sense approach to dealing with issues. Has the ability to ask for for assistance when required or unsure.
  • Networking – A strong relationship builder; has the ability to encourage others to offer information and create situations where mutual gains are clear. Frank and straightforward in business dealings, offers an ethical and reputable persona too clients.
  • Communication – Excellent communication skills, can communicate difficult ideas with ease and confidence.
  • Leadership – Knowledgeable in strategies and techniques in people management. Keen to delegate and build trust with colleagues. Intuitive with people’s motivations and skilled at getting the best out of people.
  • Organisational – A proficient organiser can multitask multiple projects too strict completion times. Works best in a highly organised environment.

LICENCES / MEMBERSHIPS

  • Auditor, Jan 2007: CMI trained auditor in assured produce and HACCP assessment.
  • FACTS, Jan 1999: Fertiliser Advisers Certification Training Scheme – required for advising on all issues of fertiliser.
  • Mrppa, Jan 2010: Member of the Register for Professional Practitioner in Agriculture Beta, Jan 2000
  • Beta, Jan 2000: Environmental and conservation Course.
  • BASIS, Jan 1988: British Agriculture Standards Instruction Scheme – required to advise in agriculture and Horticulture.
  • BASIS, Jan 2013: Advanced Potato Module

 

 

 

About JP Trett Ltd

JP Trett are a leading recruiter to the agricultural industry, with over 100 years of Farming, Agricultural and Recruitment experience. Specialising in mid-senior level Sales, Marketing, Professional Services, Operations, Strategy and Management with a growing sector of very niche Engineering, Health and Research sectors. If it is related to Agriculture or the environment we have solutions.

Company Registration Number: 7736264

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