Vegetable Consultants Association

Ed is a specialist in all aspects of onion production and agronomy, providing expert guidance from crop establishment through to harvest. He has extensive experience in onion storage and post-harvest management, ensuring optimal quality and shelf life. Ed also offers technical support and advice on supply chain compliance, helping growers and businesses meet regulatory standards.

Jane holds a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture from Wye College and is a qualified agronomist. After early roles in arable and sustainable agriculture, she worked in farm management IT before returning to agronomy specialising in root crops. For the past 20 years, she has been with VCS (UK) Ltd, providing technical support and managing sales for The English Set Company. She also serves as Secretary of the Vegetable Consultants Association.

Claire provides comprehensive technical management and agronomy support for asparagus, container-grown herbs, and stone fruit, including trial design, auditing, and optimisation of crop performance. She has specialist expertise in composting, growing media, and HACCP compliance, ensuring high standards across all production systems. With extensive international experience, Claire has worked across the UK, USA, and Northern Europe.