Monday reflection: What should I stop doing?

We should stop doing work that adds little economic, environmental, or social value to our businesses or our roles. We should stop doing things simply because “that’s how they’ve always been done,” when better options are within reach. And we should step forward into the challenges of change, rather than shrinking from them. We need to be honest about what is working and what is not, the risks of continuing as we are, and the impact of choosing to stop. Most importantly, we should stop doing the things that drain our energy and resources, limit learning and growth, or prevent people from doing their best work.

Letting go is never easy, especially when familiarity feels safe. But letting go creates space, space for clarity, stronger focus, better decisions, and meaningful new opportunities. Because progress doesn’t come from holding tighter to what’s familiar, but from embracing the challenges and opportunities of change.

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Investigating robot acceptance in UK agriculture - paper published

Great to see our co-authored paper "Investigating robot acceptance in UK agriculture" published in the Journal of Rural Studies. Key highlights: 1) Robot acceptance varies significantly by farming sector and job role. 2) Workers prefer robots assisting with tasks but reject robots making operational decisions. 3) Older individuals showed higher robot acceptance, reversing trends in other sectors. 4) Building familiarity is key to driving the adoption of agricultural robots. Do check it out

Vice-chair of the East Malling Trust

Really pleased to have been elected as joint Vice-Chair of the East Malling Trust and looking forward to getting involved in the trust's activities.

Monday reflection: Fixing or Empowering

At first glance, being a brilliant problem fixer sounds like a great strength, and don’t get me wrong, it absolutely can be. Through a positive lens, problem fixers step in quickly, take responsibility, assume control, and identify what needs to be done. They offer direction, provide clarity, and often drive things forward to deliver real, tangible solutions. But here’s the deeper question: does constantly fixing problems, taking control, taking over, truly empower others? When we step in too quickly, we may solve the immediate issue, but we can unintentionally remove the opportunity for others to think critically, stretch themselves, and build confidence. Growth rarely comes from being rescued. It comes from wrestling with challenges, making decisions, learning from mistakes, and discovering capability. Empowerment isn’t about directing every move or always carrying the weight for someone else. It’s about creating space. Space for reflection. Space for ownershi...

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