Ben Bardsley brings a powerful blend of grit, vision, and heart to every episode of Dirt Smart. A decorated British Army veteran, he learned leadership, resilience, and teamwork under the most challenging conditions during his service in Afghanistan.

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After returning to civilian life, Ben took the helm of his family’s 130-year-old fruit farming business, Bardsley England, and grew it by an astonishing 1,400% over eight years. It wasn’t just about scaling—he centered brand building, culture, and innovation, ultimately positioning Bardsley England as an industry leader before its successful sale in 2021.

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Ben's journey then turned toward broader impact. As the Founder & CEO of BX, an agriculture intelligence platform helping farming enterprises become more efficient, successful and profitable using farm data to become intelligent powerhouses - all the while transforming global food systems into solutions for the climate crisis. 

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​​Shortlisted for both Technology Entrepreneur of the Year and Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year in 2024, Ben is seen as a bold innovator pushing the ag-tech frontier forward.