Hub Rural

Independent Expertise

Independent expertise and scrutiny on a range of topics

Agricultural Advisory Board

Following a commercial interaction with Future Biogas when Hugh represented a group of North Lincolnshire Maize growers resulting in a long term AD Feedstock agreement, he was asked to join the Advisory Board to assist with integrating the needs of the AD plants with the practical realities of growing AD feedstocks.

Client Feedback

Hugh Baker was appointed to the Future Biogas Agricultural Advisory Board in 2023 in order to provide independent expertise and scrutiny on a range of topics relating to agronomic, regulatory and commercial elements of crop production and storage. Hugh always delivers advice and challenge with a concise and pragmatic approach that focuses on delivering workable solutions for farmers and supply chains. He consistently demonstrates a balanced understanding of the opportunities presented by growing energy crops for AD alongside the real challenges faced by farming businesses, including market pressures, regulation, and operational realities.

Angela Battle - Future Biogas

Hugh always delivers advice and challenge with a concise and pragmatic approach that focuses on delivering workable solutions for farmers and supply chains