Based in Moira, Northern Ireland, Fane Valley Co-operative Society is a progressive agricultural and food processing business with interests in animal feed manufacturing, agricultural supplies, livestock identification and the provision of agronomy & forage services, porridge oats & breakfast cereals, the production of beef drippings, the processing of edible offal’s and fully integrated duck processing and production, operating across multiple locations in both the UK and Ireland.

Formed in 1903 Fane Valley remains 100% farmer owned. The business, which employs almost 1,000 people, continues to develop through a strategy of organic growth and targeted acquisitions.

Fane Valley Co-operative Society was formed in 1903 by a group of forward-thinking farmers in Counties Monaghan and Armagh. The name of the Co-op was derived from the River Fane whose banks touched upon both counties and the valley through which its peaceful waters flowed.

The business was founded on the co-operative principle that farmers by acting together can achieve greater things than by acting alone. In its formative year the Society purchased 80,441 gallons of milk from members producing 26,813lbs of butter.

Much has progressed in farming and food during the intervening years. A lot has also changed in Fane Valley itself. What remains constant however is the commitment and resolve of the Co-op Board and members to enhance the lives of all those connected with the Society including farmer suppliers, employees and the customers and communities we serve.

Fane Valley has been supporting local agriculture since 1903. We operate an expanding network of animal feed mills and agricultural retail outlets delivering superior quality products and technical support services to the farming community. With a geographical catchment area extending across Northern Ireland and the border counties of the Republic of Ireland Fane Valley is widely recognised as a progressive agri-business with farmer interests at its core.

Fane Valley is engaged in a diverse range of food processing activities with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability. From the processing of duck, edible offal to breakfast cereals we work in partnership with our farmer suppliers to create a trusted ‘farm to fork’ supply chain which provides assurance to our global customer base. Our modern processing facilities are located across the UK and Ireland.

Jackie is a Business Events Account Manager at Visit Belfast, boasting an impressive track record of over 28 years sales and marketing experience working within the dynamic Travel & Tourism sectors. In her current role, she is part of an award-winning team who are responsible for attracting strategic business events to Belfast and Northern Ireland.

Jackie is committed to leveraging events as a force for good advocating for their integration with broader objectives spanning natural, financial, political, human, social, and cultural dimensions. She sees events not merely as gatherings, but as catalysts for positive change, capable of leaving a lasting legacy that extends far beyond their immediate impact.

Jackie is a passionate advocate for the local economy, recognizing the pivotal role that events play in driving job creation, fostering prosperity, and nurturing a sustainable environment for growth. Through her efforts, she envisions Belfast evolving into a vibrant and sustainable destination, one that not only attracts visitors and business but also serves as a welcoming and thriving community for its residents. With her dedication and vision, Jackie continues to support shaping Belfast into a place where people can not only visit and meet but truly live and thrive.

Graham is an experienced agriculturalist with a deep understanding of best-practice production methods – particularly across the dairy, beef, lamb, pork and poultry sectors. He has gained considerable practical knowledge from his time working on his family farm as well as for Tesco PLC, Arla Foods and now AHDB.

Prior to joining AHDB on 1 March 2024, Graham led the Global Agriculture team at Arla Foods, supporting over 8,500 cooperative farmer owners across seven markets and managing the delivery of innovative commercial milk concepts on farm. During his extensive career at Arla, he worked in both UK and global roles, helping to steer and develop a data-driven, on-farm sustainability agenda, both for specific commercial customers and the wider cooperative.

He has also spent time in the retail sector at Tesco PLC, joining the company in 2011 as Agriculture Manager. During this time, Graham was integral to the implementation of Tesco’s Sustainable Farming Groups within its MFPE category before moving across to the dairy category. Working alongside Tesco’s Sustainable Dairy Group members, he helped develop the company’s agriculture policy and strategy for the dairy category while collaborating with the Commercial and Technical Teams. Graham also developed the Tesco Future Farmer Foundation’, which was established to support new entrants and young farmers to launch their careers in agriculture.

In his role as CEO of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Graham is looking forward to promoting and unleashing the full potential of British farmers and growers for the future and is absolute in the view that British agriculture is among the best in the world.