An Ipplepen marketing expert specialising in helping agri-businesses has been appointed as the new chair of the Devon branch of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA).

Hayley Parker, who runs Flame Marketing, which offers marketing solutions to agri-businesses, said she is ready to support members across the county.

‘I am fully aware of the strength, passion and resilience of our members, but the challenges we have all faced over the last 12 months have pushed many in our community to their limits,’ she commented. ‘My hope is that next year will bring more stability and positivity for our community. But I expect there will be more curve balls coming our way,’ she added. ‘I am ready for the challenge.’