Representatives
Chairman
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Stephen Bone
Cornwall Date of re-election: 31/03/2023Director & Chairman
Steve farms 1100 acres in the far west of Cornwall. The business comprises of 300 autumn calving dairy cows which are predominately home bred, producing aprox 2.5 million liters annually. The business also sells 200 beef cattle per year, barley and maize are grow all of which is utilized on farm. Currently the farm has 600 acres in higher level stewardship. Steve also sits on the board of Mole Valley Farmers, a national agricultural and retail supply company.
Stephen became a Director of DCD in 2009, subsequently taken the roles of Finance Director, Davidstow representative, and DCD Vice Chairman. Stephen became Chairman of the Davidstow Group January 2016.
- Contact:
- 01736 362177 Mob: 07802 862710
DCD Directors
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Richard Thomas
Cornwall Date of re-election: 31/03/2024Director
Richard had been DCD Forum Chairman and representative for West Cornwall from 2010, prior to be elected to the DCD Board in April 2018.
Richard farms near Lands End milking autumn block calving Holstein Friesians, also growing beef cattle and cereals. He has been running a potato growing and packing operation for the last 10 years, supplying washed and pre-packed products from his purpose built pack house directly into retailer distribution for national sales.
- Contact:
- M: 07977 266448
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Ian Harvey
Devon Date of re-election: 31/03/2024Finance Director
Ian farms 400 acres and 180 cows near Launceston, Cornwall. Ian was the first to sign a direct supply contract with Dairy Crest. Having completed 30 years’ service for the Inland Revenue, Ian returned to farming in Cornwall. Ian is well connected in the dairy industry, having also been appointed to the NFU Dairy Board, Red Tractor Dairy Board and AHDB Dairy Board.
Ian was elected as a DCD Director in April 2014 and was appointed Finance Director in April 2015.
- Contact:
- 07976 554225
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Mark Button
Cornwall Date of re-election: 31/3/2025Director
Mark and his wife Lynn farm near the Davidstow factory, which they have been supplying milk to since 2006. Mark milks just under 1000 cows, TMR fed and calving all year round. All progeny are reared on farm for beef or replacements. A key focus is trying to make the most use of livestock manures, with less reliance on artificial fertilisers.
After nine years as a DCD Forum Representative for the Wadebridge area, Mark was elected as a DCD Director in January 2016.
- Contact:
- 01208 850259 M: 07788 562952
