RICHARD KIPLING

Richard has a background in ecology and expertise in high nature value and climate friendly livestock farming. Before gaining his PhD in pollination ecology in 2011, he worked as a countryside ranger at a number of internationally important UK nature reserves. Since 2011, his research has included applying quantitative and qualitative methodologies to problems as diverse as guillemot breeding productivity, the pollination niches of buttercups and the research priorities for animal health modelling. His current research focus is on understanding the meaning and implications of different models of regenerative agriculture, and on investigating barriers to and solutions for more local, resilient food systems. Prior to joining the Table team, he was Head of Research for the Sustainable Food Trust and continues to work one day a week with the charity as a Senior Research Advisor.