Agriculture

  • Sam Briant-Evans

    Sam joined the Estate as Farms Manager for Clinton Devon Farms Partnership in 2020, bringing with him over 10 years of experience in Dairy Farm Management with Velcourt Ltd. He is responsible for managing the Estate’s in hand organic farming operations. Sam is a graduate from the Royal Agricultural College with a BSc (Hons) in…

  • Adam Lovatt

    Adam started working on the farm in September 2017. He assists the dairy team with milking, yard work and cattle tasks. Adam is enjoying being on the farm as he has a keen interest in animals.

  • Claire Dunn

    Claire started working for the farm team in 2019 and is based in the parlour milking, assisting in the milking of the herd. Claire task pride in looking after the convalescent cows, making sure they are well and back on their feet quickly. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her horses,…

  • Greg Gray

    Greg moved to Devon from Dorset in December 2019 to undertake the role of Feeder wagon operator/general farm worker. Greg has 25 years experience in farming, ranging from farm work to large scale agricultural contracting. Greg is Married, has three children and a dog. In his spare time, Greg likes to enjoy time with his…

  • James Clack

    Having previously worked in the management of the Devon County Farms Estate, and more recently with Kivells working from the Exeter Livestock Centre. James joined the Clinton Devon Estates Agricultural Team in July 2023. In his role as Estates Surveyor, he is responsible for the day-to-day management of the let agricultural property portfolio, alongside assisting…

  • Luke Patton

    Luke joined the Estate in December 2024 as the Herd Manager at Otter Farm. Responsible for managing and ensuring the welfare of the dairy herd, Luke is committed to innovation, constantly planning for the future, and adapting to environmental changes to keep the farm thriving, with the health and welfare of the cows as his…

  • Phil Pipkin

    Phil joined the estate in early 2019 as Assistant Herd Manager at Otter Farm. He is responsible for supporting the Herd Manager in all aspects of maintaining and continuing to improve the management, production and welfare of the estate’s all year round calving dairy herd. Phil came to agriculture via a circuitous route; a small…