Beth Speakman

Beth Speakman

Associate | Chelmsford

After gaining three years of experience working in Rural Surveying, specialising in Rural Estate Management, Beth joined Ceres Rural in 2021. Since joining, Beth has been involved in farm management and diversification, environmental stewardship, and agronomy. She has completed her BASIS Crop Protection qualification and is focusing on her interest in regenerative farming and enhancing biodiversity, with the passion fuelled in part by the environmental work taking place on her home farm.

Beth studied Rural Land Management (MSc) at the Royal Agricultural University. She also holds a level 5 diploma in Environmental Management and Ecology and a level 4 diploma in Farm Management. 

In her spare time, Beth is a keen member of Essex Young Farmers, having formerly stood as Vice County Chair, as well as holding several committee roles at county, club and F&GP level. When Beth’s not busy with Young Farmers, she enjoys spending time on the Suffolk Coast in Aldeburgh.

Beth's Thoughts

Beth Speakman

Beth Speakman

Aug, 08 2024
FREE BUSINESS ADVICE IS HELPING A FAMILY-RUN ESSEX VINEYARD TO GROW SUSTAINABLY

New Hall Wine Estate in Purleigh, Crouch Valley, Essex, has a central focus on sustainable innovation and maximising vine health and prosperity, whilst enhancing the ecology and biodiversity of the […]

Beth Speakman

Beth Speakman

Dec, 12 2023
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FARMING POST-BPS: WHAT’S NEXT?

Defra has provided some much-needed clarity on the future of Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMs) and agri-environmental funding, as another round of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) opened for applications. […]

Beth Speakman

Beth Speakman

Jan, 01 2023
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Defra’s New Standards For The 2023 SFI Scheme

Published on 26th January, Defra announced the roll out of six new standards under the Sustainable Farming Incentive with the three-year agreements aimed at promoting biodiversity, air quality, climate change […]

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