Rob Nancekivell

Rob farms in partnership with his family in Devon, managing a herd of 220 cows milked through a robotic system. The farm focuses on rearing all followers to finishing, using as much home-grown feed as possible to maximise efficiency and sustainability.

Deeply committed to the dairy sector, Rob has spent the past nine years serving as an Arla farmer representative, taking on a variety of roles that have given him valuable insight into the industry and its evolving challenges, particularly within a rapidly changing global climate.

With a background in agricultural engineering, Rob has also broadened his experience by working on both dairy and arable farms in the USA, gaining fresh perspectives that inform his approach at home. He is keen to see greater collaboration across the industry, particularly through AHDB, and is passionate about promoting the nutritional value of dairy products.

Alongside this, he is strongly motivated to improve consumers understanding of the sector’s environmental credentials, helping consumers recognise the positive work UK dairy farmers are doing to produce food efficiently and sustainably while contributing to global food security.