About Glenside
About – Key Personnel
Nander Robertson – Founder & Chairman of Glenside
Ian Robertson – Managing Director
The Glenside group founded was founded by my father in 1982 has been practicing sound soil management based on the Albrecht® soil analysis system. In 2000 I was offered a job to help increase Glenside penetration in England and also develop the Albrecht® Soil Analysis offering. Over the first 8 years I have been building up the soil advisory side of the business highlighting the importance of the team of 3, physics, chemistry and biology. In 2008 I became MD with the remit to keep growing the business and develop new products to meet the demands of changing agriculture.
Robert McCoull – Technical Director
Graham Hughes – General Manager
- Farming and Ag Industry
- 20 years with major International Fertiliser Manufacturer both UK and Abroad.
- Roles from Technical Sales, Sales Management, Marketing and Business Management.
- 10 years General Management experience in the UK Merchant and Supply Sector.
- FACTS (FE/30) Qualified.
- AMTRA (QG13502) Qualified
Padraig Shevlin – Regional manager for Ireland
- A graduate from University College Dublin with a B.Agr.Sc
- FACTs qualified
- Responsible for giving soil agronomy advice across all crops
- From a Livestock farming background, which I still run and manage
History of the Company
Who we are
Founded in Scotland in 1982, we are committed to improving customer profitability by increasing the natural fertility of their farms, throughout the UK, Ireland and Overseas.
How we do it
Our specialised natural products increase fertility by enhancing the beneficial interactions of soil, plant and animal. Our products incorporate seaweed harvested from renewable resources. We focus on remedying causes rather than treating symptoms. Our “bottom up” approach to fertility management complements conventional management whilst enhancing the unique role a reactivated and living soil plays in profitable food production.
Shared objectives
Progressive farmers want a more balanced approach to production with reduced dependence on chemical inputs. Our experienced advisors work with them to ensure the objectives are met and that the programme is carefully matched to the needs of the farm.
Sustainable profitability
Glenside’s approach to modern agriculture meets a growing demand for cost effective methods of improving profitability naturally. By integrating the best of traditional husbandry with modern practice, we are able to help forward looking farmers develop the natural resources of their farms in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way; ensuring the production of high quality produce for today’s and tomorrow’s discerning consumer.