TBA - Key Persons


Edwyna Burns

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
Office Manager Edwyna has been with TBA since 1996. Edwyna handles all the enquiries and orders for the company. Enjoying a close relationship with our customers, Edwyna will be often be found on the phone looking after everyone and ensuring nothing is forgotten.

Robert J W Field

Devon and Cornwall Robert joined TBA in October 2019 after 35 years of practical dairy management. Robert started milking cows and progressed into farm management. For 23 years Robert was in charge of a high yielding dairy herd with cows under grazing management. Robert has also represented the farmers of Dorset, Devon and Hampshire area in the Dairy Crest Direct forum and also the Milk Direct DPO with Muller Milk. Robert has a passion to feed dairy cows, so they reach their potential bearing in mind the system of management.

Trevor Birchall - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Managing Director Trevor has been working in the livestock industry for over 40 years. Starting his career with Shearing and Loader ltd, then BOCM Silcock before becoming one of the founder members of Pen Mill Feeds in Somerset. Trevor founded TBA in 1995 following the introduction of TMR feeding to the UK industry and has grown the company into the successful technical and merchant company that you find today. Trevor is seldom found in the office, as one of the most enthusiastic people in the feed industry, Trevor travels across the UK rationing dairy cows with a real passion for intensive dairy production.

Vanessa Birchall

Job Titles:
  • Director
Director Vanessa founded TBA alongside Trevor in 1995. Vanessa handles all the accounts for TBA and can be found in the office dealing with suppliers and customer accounts.