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.