Graduated from Hadlow College in 1995 with ND (Agriculture) and ANCH (Horticulture). From 1996-2000 he worked in the ADAS fruit team, where he specialised in fruit storage and qualified as an Agronomist achieving both BASIS and FACTS qualifications. In 2000-2003 he worked as an Agronomist and fruit storage specialist for Hutchinsons before joining Norman Collett Ltd in 2003. Nigel is currently Technical Director of Norman Collett Ltd, where he continues his work in agronomy and fruit storage.