Victoria Thuillier

Manager with responsibility for personnel, operations, and resources at SLU’s estates in Alnarp, Hallfreda (Gotland), Lanna (Skara), and Ultuna, as well as SLU’s forests. 

Has a broad background as an agricultural advisor, consulting manager, and sustainability expert at the Swedish Farmers’ Federation (LRF). Particular expertise in ag. sustainability, ruminant production, grazing systems, the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and its implementation, and farm business management.

Works at the interface between research and practice, with a strong focus on translating knowledge into practical applications within agriculture and forestry. 

Publications:

Development of a model for formulating dairy cow and beef cattle diets to reduce nitrogen losses to the environment, Master’s thesis, University College Dublin, 2005

Farming of the Future – Dairy and Beef, industry report, 2021 (co-author) 

SOU 2022:15 – Sweden’s Global Emissions, expert contributor to the Environmental Objectives Committee on consumption-based emissions 

Welcomes study visits and supports teaching at SLU and within the agricultural sector by sharing practical insights from agricultural and forestry operations.

Available for lectures and knowledge-sharing activities by agreement. Has previously delivered a large number of group advisory sessions, courses, and training programmes for farmers and public-sector officials. 

Master of Animal Science 
University College Dublin, Ireland, 2003–2005 
Teagasc Walsh Fellow 

Bachelor of Agricultural Science 
University College Dublin, Ireland, 1998–2003 

• Sustainability specialist, LRF Dairy, Stockholm (2020–2023) 
• Area manager, Swedish Rural Economy and Agricultural Societies (Hushållningssällskapet) (2017–2019)
• Advisor and Team Leader, Swedish Rural Economy and Agricultural Societies (2007–2017)
• Agricultural Consultant (Agri-environmental schemes), Ireland (2005–2007)