Professor Wayne Powell

Professor Wayne Powell is a prominent figure in the field of sustainable agriculture, currently serving as the principal and chief executive of Scotland's Rural College (SRUC). With a strong focus on innovation, Professor Powell has been instrumental in advancing the dairy industry's transformation through data-driven technologies.

Professional Role

As the principal and chief executive of SRUC, Professor Powell oversees a variety of initiatives aimed at enhancing agricultural practices and education. His leadership is marked by a commitment to integrating cutting-edge technologies into traditional farming methods, thereby promoting sustainability and efficiency in agriculture.

Innovations in Dairy Production

Professor Powell has been a vocal advocate for innovations such as the 'farm-twin' concept, which leverages digital technologies to optimize dairy production systems. This approach has positioned the dairy sector as a global leader in sustainable practices, highlighting the potential of data-driven agriculture to meet the challenges of modern food production.

Modified: 2025/10/23


Milkypedia is a digital project by the international publishing house Dairynews.today, serving as an encyclopedia of the global dairy industry.

It is a living, organic, and comprehensive database of the industry, accessible to everyone online.

Milkypedia by Dairynews.today compiles data on countries and key regions involved in milk production, as well as on companies and prominent figures working in the dairy sector.

Milkypedia by Dairynews.today is an automated system created by the publishing house's developers and Artificial Intelligence. The dairy industry encyclopedia independently updates data on each element. The source and database for Milkypedia are derived from the information published on the Dairynews.today news agency website.

Feedback for developers: ads@dairynews.today