Dr Jeremy Robert Franks

Biography

I lecture in farm business management, agricultural economics and climate change. My wide range of research interests include all aspects of farm management and agri-environment policy. Background BSc (Agriculture) from University of Reading Diploma Agricultural Economics University of Reading MSc Agricultural Economics University of Reading PhD Manchester University Research Associate Manchester University Lecture in Farm Business Management Newcastle University Roles and Responsibilities Chair of the Board of Examiners for Post Graduate Taught students Module Leader for: Introduction to Farm Management, Farm Management, and Climate Change and Land Use. Qualifications Phd (Manchester) MSc Agricultural economics (Reading) Diploma Agricultural Economics (Reading) BSc Agriculture (Reading) Previous Positions Research Associate, University of Manchester Memberships Member of the Institute of Agricultural Management. Informal Interests Reading, walking, cycling, dancing and body surfing

Research Interest

Farm business and enterprise financial analysis, including Whole farm analysis Analysis of the economics of raw milk production and the marketing of milk Agri-environmental policy, especially impact of climate change legislation on farm management priorities Russian farming systems