Beanstalk Global

Beanstalk Global supports, educates and promotes the International Fresh Food sectors to help them thrive and grow faster

Author: Max MacGillivray

Welcome to the Media Enterprise for the Global Fresh Food industry Were on a mission to re-connect people with their relationship with food. Where it comes from, how its grown, the people who make that happen, and the exciting stories surrounding this. Globally. A healthy, thriving, sustainable fresh food sector is central to that mission. How will we do this? Engaging with a wide range of voices across the global fresh food supply chain, to identify the challenges that gather around important issues, identify areas of consensus, and explore opportunities, collaborations & partnerships that can help drive solutions, involving the consumer along the journey.
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Beanstalk Global / AHDB Talking Leaders Series – Jamie Butler of Meon Springs: Growing More Than Crops & Livestock: Leadership Lessons from a Diversified Farm.
Episode 195
Tuesday, 21 April, 2026

We know how important it is to be inspired by both big businesses and individuals, which is why we are excited to present Talking Leaders, a monthly initiative from the AHDB which will see a series of inspirational speakers share their life experiences and deliver impactful stories to the AgriLeader community.In April’s AHDB Talking Leaders episode as we heard from Jamie Butler of Meon Springs for “Growing More Than Crops & Livestock: Leadership lessons from a diversified farm.”Farming 1,200 acres with 400 dairy cows, alongside ventures including trout fishing, glamping, self-storage and corporate events, Jamie shares honest insights on what effective leadership looks like in a complex, diversified business. Discover how clear values, strong decision-making and a focus on profit, resilience, enjoyment, and sustainability help guide both people and enterprise and what it takes to lead a future-fit farming business.