Amy Barthorpe

As the Head of Business Development at Wefarm, Amy Barthorpe is an expert on agriculture, business and trade. As a speaker, she uses her experience to offer actionable methods for identifying new opportunities and profitable commercial partnerships. Her business strategies are highly regarded, as they are commonly driven by results and tailored to whichever client she is consulting with. No stranger to the stage, Amy has presented at events all around the world, from the COP22 in Marrakech to Trade for Sustainable Development in Geneva.

In 2015, Amy became Head of Business Development at Wefarm, a digital agricultural business. They work with farmers across the globe to maximise their digital resources, and connect farmers from the United Kingdom to Uganda. Over a million farmers use this service, allowing them to share innovative ideas and help their fellow agricultural pioneers to solve problems out in the field. From sourcing the best quality seed to diversifying their excess resources, Amy is an essential pillar in one of the most important industries in the world. Through this experience, she can discuss both business and farming, a unique perspective that resonates with agricultural audiences.

Amy believes that information is power, so uses her platform as a speaker to enlighten audiences. Having already presented at the Oxford Farming Conference, she has made a name for herself on the circuit as an authority on business strategy. Amy's work with Wefarm revolves around risk management, identifying global trends and increasing productivity, topics which she explores as a speaker. Prior to entering the agricultural industry, Amy worked predominantly with trade, specifically the French Trade Commission. She was responsible for increasing the amount of French SMEs exporting into the UK. For corporate audiences, Amy's understanding of UK markets makes her the ideal addition to events.