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Agriculture Team
The agriculture team bring together over 100 years of professional experience in the sector.

David Linton

07740 063315

Agriculture Commercial Manager 

With almost 31 years’ experience in the seed sector, David joined Barenbrug in 2000. Combining a qualification in Agri-Food science with experience gained on his own farm in Northern Ireland, he offers a wealth of practical and technical knowledge.

David is a well-known figure across Northern Ireland and is the past President of the Ulster Grassland Society, his local knowledge of the farming scene in Northern Ireland is second to none. David is particularly proud of the Barenbrug grass seed range which he feels has set a new standard in grassland production and quality. David has advised numerous local farmers on sward renovation / rejuvenation as well as establishing new swards for silage / grazing.  

Janet Montgomery

07741 656407

Agriculture Product Manager

Janet joined Barenbrug UK in September 2022, as the Agriculture Product Manager. With a broad range of agricultural experience in Canada and New Zealand, Janet also spent 5 years in Technical Development team at Barenbrug New Zealand. Janet lives on a farm in Fife, and enjoys reading, Scottish country dancing, piping, and adventuring around the countryside.

Emily Abrey

07502 057920

Account Manager

East England

Emily joined Barenbrug in March 2022 as a Technical Sales Agronomist, now an Account Manager, for the East and South of England. With over 11 years experience in the agricultural industry, in both R&D trials and agronomy/precision farming sectors, Emily brings a wealth of experience to the role. She has a BSc (Hons) degree in Agriculture with Crop Management and has recently passed her BASIS Crop Protection Exam, improving her practical knowledge on farm.

Emily grew up on a small family farm in Essex and attended the local young farmers club as well as spending a lot of time at her local swimming pool, training twice a week and occasionally competing. Emily’s Romanian rescue dog called Philip is her pride and joy.

James White

07799 459256

Account Manager

South-West England

James joined Barenbrug at the end of May 2022 as a Technical Sales Agronomist, now an Account Manager, for the Southwest and South Wales. James has over 12 years’ experience within agriculture having worked in both arable contracting and as an agronomist for a national distributor, building both practical and technical knowledge. He has a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture with Crop Management and achieved BASIS and FACTS in 2018. James grew up in North Yorkshire and now lives in Dorset where he enjoys mountain biking and evenings on the beach.

Kathryn McKeown

07880 702683

Account Manager

Northern Ireland

Kathryn McKeown, our Account Manager for Northern Ireland, works closely with our Agriculture Commercial Manager, David Linton.
Kathryn holds an honours degree in Agricultural Technology from Queen’s University Belfast. Her career has spanned various roles, including farming, veterinary practice, and livestock markets. She also served as a Ruminant Nutrition Advisor for United Feeds. Kathryn is also a passionate sportswoman, participating in her local running club and women's rugby team.