Meet the Team
Meet the Dairy Data Partners Team
Real farming experience, powering your data.
Behind every DDP report is a team of people who know what life on a dairy farm really looks like. Our team isn’t made up of just data analysts, we’re from agricultural and dairy backgrounds. We’ve spent time in barns, parlours, and fields, so we understand what the numbers mean in the real world.
Using IDS Tracker as the foundation, we review and interpret the data captured from your herd – from body condition and milk yield to feeding and fertility trends. By combining real-world farming experience with smart technology, we highlight the key patterns and priorities that matter most for managing herd health, performance, and efficiency.
We’re not just looking at numbers; we’re focused on what those numbers mean for you and your cows.
James Hague
Head of Data Intelligence
With a background in hands-on farming and over a decade in research and development, James brings a rare combination of practical experience and technical expertise to the Dairy Data Partners team. Early in his career, he worked at one of Europe’s leading dairy research centres before becoming Technical Director at Kingshay, the farmer-funded R&D organisation. There, he led projects spanning from soil health to dairy economics, always focused on producing insights that could be directly applied on farm.
James is passionate about turning complex research into real-world solutions. He has written countless technical notes, run practical workshops, and built systems that translate scientific findings into everyday tools for farmers. His work in dairy research for the UK government and Kingshay included in-depth studies on ruminant nutrition, grass varieties, and whole-farm performance.
He also created an award-winning dairy processing and delivery business and developed Tracker – an online milk prediction and monitoring tool now used by hundreds of farmers across the UK, New Zealand, and Australia. Tracker enables day-by-day dairy costings and helps monitor feed margins and conversion efficiency.
Tia Buss
Dairy Data Partner
Raised on a family dairy farm, Tia has always had a deep-rooted passion for agriculture. She went on to study animal production and farm management, gaining hands-on experience in AI breeding and managing fertility programs. Today, she and her husband run a row crop and cow-calf operation alongside their family.
Tia specialises in turning raw herd performance data and graphs into clear, actionable insights that support efficient and effective decision-making on farm. Her key areas of expertise include fertility and breeding, as well as body condition scoring.
As a Dairy Data Partner, Tia leads the data analysis process to create weekly reports for clients. She serves as a key point of contact for farmers, helping interpret their IDS Tracker data, performing data transfers, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of information.
Tia is passionate about building strong relationships with farmers and becoming a trusted part of their journey toward greater efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
Caroline Hamilton
Account Manager
Caroline was raised on a mixed dairy, beef, and sheep farm in Scotland, sparking a lifelong passion for agriculture. She studied Applied Animal Science at the University of Glasgow before beginning her career as an Embryologist with an ET company in England. She then spent six years as a Ruminant Feed Advisor, working hands-on with farmers to improve herd performance and feed efficiency.
Her expertise spans ruminant nutrition, feed efficiency, dairy costings, embryo production, and relationship management. With a practical understanding of both the science and the day-to-day challenges of farming, Caroline brings valuable insight to every farm she works with.
As part of the Dairy Data Partners team, Caroline works closely with farmers to understand their goals, gather on-farm data, and integrate it into IDS Tracker. She plays a key role in delivering tailored reports and analysis to support data-driven decisions and long-term success.
Caroline is passionate about helping farming businesses implement practical, sustainable changes that improve herd fertility, profitability, and overall efficiency.
Katharine Lotspeich
US Strategy and Engagement
Katharine was raised on a large dairy farm in Delta, Utah, where her family continues to milk over 5,000 Holstein and Jersey cows. She studied Dairy Science and Agriculture Leadership at Utah State University, with additional time at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and also holds a minor in Political Science. Her background combines real-world dairy production with experience in public policy, having worked across three legislative sessions in Utah and Colorado supporting agricultural issues at the state level.
As US Strategy and Engagement Lead for Dairy Data Partners, Katharine plays a pivotal role in connecting with producers, and introducing how the DDP program and IDS Tracker can support each farm’s goals. Her deep understanding of industry challenges and her ability to communicate across both technical and policy landscapes makes her a trusted voice in helping farmers navigate innovation.
Katharine brings curiosity and courage to her work, encouraging fresh thinking while respecting the traditions of dairy farming. She believes innovation should serve farmers first, and her work is guided by a simple goal: helping producers thrive.
Ready to Work With Us?
Our team is here to help you turn your farm data into decisions that make a real difference.
Find out how Dairy Data Partners can support your herd, your team, and your bottom line.
UK Address
Intelligent Dairy Solutions
c/o
Peacock Technology
Unit 13 Alpha Centre
Stirling University Innovation Park
Stirling FK9 4NF
Scotland UK
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+44 (0)1786 451 305
US Address
Intelligent Dairy Solutions
c/o
3527 W 12th St
Greeley, CO 80634
USA