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.
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.
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.
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.
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![🎙 New Episode of Dirt Smart: “Bullets to BX” — The Ben Bardsley Story
In this special episode of Dirt Smart, the tables turn — host Ben Bardsley sits in the interview chair, with producer Ty Paxton asking the questions. There are even a few special guests that drop in to ask him a few questions.
Ben’s story is one of grit, growth, and purpose.
From his family’s 130-year-old fruit farm in Kent…
➡️ To serving in Afghanistan, where he was ambushed and shot by the Taliban…
➡️ To returning home, rebuilding, and scaling the family business by 1,400%...
➡️ To founding BX, a farm intelligence platform helping farms transform data into decisions.
This episode isn’t just about business success — it’s about survival, resilience, and finding meaning in the dirt. 🌱
🎧 Listen now! — available on all major podcast platforms.
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