David Smedley

David Smedley currently serves as the Head of Soil and Peatland Science and Senior Policy Advisor at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, where responsibilities include leading evidence and evaluation for policy development in the Future Farming Programme. David's experience includes reservist service in the British Army and a consultancy role at the Stockholm International Water Institute, focusing on innovative agricultural funding initiatives for Sub-Saharan Africa. Academic credentials include a PhD in Geography from King's College London, emphasizing climate resilience in agriculture, alongside various teaching and administrative roles during the doctoral program. Previous roles also encompass research on antimicrobial resistance for DEFRA and management positions in agricultural and ski instruction settings.