Travis is an agri-business and environmental consultant based in Taumarunui, alongside operating a hill country family farm with his family - sheep, beef and forestry.

A key focus of his consultancy work is farm systems, environmental management, FAP/FAP+ accreditation, Emissions Trading Scheme, nutrient management inc. Overseer, event facilitation, and Dairy consenting.

He works with the Manawatu-Whanganui team, and wider area, to help farmers achieve goals and develop their sustainable high performing businesses. Going forward, he sees that technology, data and time management solutions are going to be paramount to the success of the primary industry, including his own business.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Agriculture, Massey University
• Certificate in Advanced Nutrient Management, Massey University

Career History:
• Horizons Regional Council – enviro management, farm business operation.
• Coopworth Genetics - associate board member
• Whanganui River Catchment Collective board member
• FENZ volunteer - Kirikau brigade
• Taumarunui Sustainable Land Management - group facilitator

Key Skills:
• FEP’s
• ETS
• FAP accreditation
• Farm systems
• Nutrient management