R2Kast 422 – Andrew Connon on leadership, policy and representing farmers
About this episode
Andrew Connon discusses his journey in agriculture and leadership within NFU Scotland.
Today I had Andrew on the R2Kast 🎙️ He is the current NFU Scotland President, farming in Aberdeenshire alongside a career that’s spanned agricultural finance, machinery and business. 🌾 We spoke about growing up on a family farm, studying agriculture in Aberdeen and then heading into the commercial side of the industry through Velcourt, banking and dealership roles before coming back into farming and the union. It was a really good insight into how varied a career in agriculture can be and how much of it comes down to people and relationships. 🍎 We got into his NFU journey, working up from branch level right through to president, and what that role actually looks like day to day. From dealing with policy and politics to standing up for farmers on issues like inheritance tax, fuel and fertiliser, it was a proper look behind the scenes at how decisions get influenced. 🌍 We also spoke about teamwork, communication and being visible across the country, from kitchen tables to Westminster, and what it takes to represent such a wide and diverse industry. Enjoy! 🙂 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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