{"id":89069,"date":"2024-10-01T09:18:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T09:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.omex.com\/uk\/?p=89069"},"modified":"2025-10-21T13:34:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:34:00","slug":"mark-paton-joins-as-omex-sales-manager-for-scotland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omex.com\/uk\/mark-paton-joins-as-omex-sales-manager-for-scotland\/","title":{"rendered":"Mark Paton joins as OMEX Sales Manager for Scotland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id='block-full-width-block_c499a7b33ddfbe113711949f88d98e7a' class='full-width-block pt-8 lg:pt-24 pb-0 bg-white relative' data-content-colour=\"dark\">\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"absolute right-0 bottom-0 h-3\/5 md:top-0 md:bottom-auto md:translate-y-0 md:h-full object-cover 4xl:right-[calc(50vw-960px)] z-[1] opacity-10\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omex.com\/uk\/wp-content\/themes\/omex-2024\/public\/img\/x-simple-text-background.svg\" alt=\"Omex Logo X\">\n    \n    <div class=\"container relative z-[2]\">\n\n       <div class=\"max-w-4xl\">\n            <h4>We welcome Mark Paton to our growing team as District Sales Manager for Scotland.<\/h4>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id='block-imagetext-5050-block_1051a9c98805c953b4275994fffd1783' class='imagetext-5050-block pt-0 pb-0 bg-white' data-content-colour=\"dark\">\n\n    <div class=\"container md:flex items-center \">\n\n        \n            <div class=\"md:flex-1 relative md:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[50%]\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1382\" height=\"1521\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omex.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Mark-Paton-pop-out.png\" class=\"w-full  object-cover h-[24rem] lg:h-[32rem] xl:h-[45.5rem] \" alt=\"Mark Paton OMEX Agriculture Scotland\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omex.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Mark-Paton-pop-out.png 1382w, https:\/\/www.omex.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Mark-Paton-pop-out-273x300.png 273w, https:\/\/www.omex.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Mark-Paton-pop-out-930x1024.png 930w, https:\/\/www.omex.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Mark-Paton-pop-out-768x845.png 768w, https:\/\/www.omex.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Mark-Paton-pop-out-916x1008.png 916w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1382px) 100vw, 1382px\" \/>                \n            <\/div>\n\n            \n        <div class=\"md:flex-1 pt-[34px] md:py-0 lg:py-14  md:max-w-[50%]  md:pl-8 lg:pl-20 xl:pl-36\">\n            <h2>Mark Joins Our Team<\/h2>\n<p>Mark Paton joins us as District Sales Manager for Scotland. He&#8217;ll be working with new and existing customers to plan the most effective liquid fertiliser and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omex.com\/uk\/fortiflo-foliar-fertiliser\/\">crop nutrition<\/a> programmes.<\/p>\n<p>Mark brings considerable agricultural experience with over 30 years in the industry. A degree from Edinburgh University in Agriculture and Forestry followed by a chartered surveyor qualification, lead to employment with Smiths Gore. A switch to grain trading gave Mark 20 years of experience honing his sales skills in Scotland.<\/p>\n<h4>Read what Mark had to say upon joining OMEX \ud83d\udc47<\/h4>\n       <\/div>\n\n   <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id='block-full-width-block_d7ca842eb640d424879a721e8c326620' class='full-width-block pt-8 lg:pt-24 pb-8 lg:pb-24 bg-primary relative' data-content-colour=\"light\">\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"absolute right-0 bottom-0 h-3\/5 md:top-0 md:bottom-auto md:translate-y-0 md:h-full object-cover 4xl:right-[calc(50vw-960px)] z-[1] opacity-10\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omex.com\/uk\/wp-content\/themes\/omex-2024\/public\/img\/x-simple-text-background.svg\" alt=\"Omex Logo X\">\n    \n    <div class=\"container relative z-[2]\">\n\n       <div class=\"max-w-4xl\">\n            <p><strong>Supporting Scotland\u2019s Farmers with Liquid Fertiliser Solutions by Mark Paton<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m delighted to introduce myself as the new District Sales Manager for OMEX, where I\u2019ll be working closely with farmers and growers across Scotland to bring tailored liquid fertiliser solutions to your fields. Having spent over 30 years in agriculture, I understand the unique challenges that Scottish farmers face, and I\u2019m excited to offer the products and advice that can help you maximise your yields and maintain sustainable practices.<\/p>\n<p>Scotland\u2019s agricultural landscape is as varied as it is beautiful, our farms produce some of the world\u2019s finest crops and livestock. But I also know that farming today is more complex than ever. With climate change, fluctuating market conditions, and increasing environmental regulations, we\u2019re all facing significant challenges. My role at OMEX is to ensure you have the right tools to thrive in this evolving landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omex.com\/uk\/liquid-fertilisers\/\">liquid fertiliser<\/a> solutions are designed to help you meet these challenges, head-on. By delivering nutrients directly where the crop needs them in a highly efficient form, OMEX\u2019s range of products not only boost crop productivity but also improve crop health. At a time when sustainability is critical, I\u2019m proud to represent a company that prioritises environmentally responsible farming as part of their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omex.com\/uk\/sustainable-fertiliser\/\">Greener Planet Commitment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Since taking on this role, I\u2019ve been travelling across the country, meeting with farmers, agronomists, and industry professionals to further understand the diverse needs of Scotland\u2019s agricultural regions. What I\u2019ve heard is clear: farmers are looking for solutions that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure long-term <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omex.com\/uk\/services\/soil-analysis\/\">soil health<\/a>. I believe our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omex.com\/uk\/liquid-fertilisers\/\">liquid fertiliser<\/a> range is ideally suited to meet these demands.<\/p>\n<p>In my new position, my goal is simple: to work in partnership with you to find the best solutions for your land. Whether you\u2019re growing crops in the east or managing livestock in the west, I\u2019m here to provide advice, support, and a range of products designed to help you get the best out of your crops, while preserving the land for future generations.<\/p>\n<p>Please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out if you\u2019d like to discuss how our liquid fertiliser solutions can support your farming operation. 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