
I am old enough and wise enough to remember that businesses, have to make a profit as well as feed people, care for the birds and the bees and ensure the planet will sustain future generations. A tall order but one which is endlessly fascinating and never dull.

Following a career in national parks, regional government and environmental consultancy, I joined Promar International in 2011 to build the company’s Sustainability team. My expertise lies in sustainability consultancy, I provide technical advice, guidance and support on sustainability strategy, risk analysis and road mapping. I also support my clients on energy efficiency, sustainable energy generation, […]

In the past I specialised in ruminant nutrition with my focus being on the practical application of science on dairy farms. I have amassed a lot of knowledge and experience working in the feed sector and I was the Head of a Technical Department responsible for feed product development and staff training in ruminant nutrition […]

At times of disruptive change, understanding what motivates the owners of farming businesses as well as an in-depth appreciation of what affects their financial performance is a key driver of success.

My in-depth experience of Farm Consultancy, as well as a background in Agricultural Banking, makes me ideally placed to offer high quality advice to businesses in a range of business management matters. I thrive on the challenge of getting the most out of farm businesses for managers and owners. In addition to my experience, I […]

Since I joined Promar International in 2002, I have been part of many successful projects such as the Dairy Management Academy, cost of production models and producing FBA annual results. During my time here, I have managed several teams and have carried out numerous farm appraisals including SWOT analysis. I have worked on projects with […]

I have 17 years’ experience as a consultant and work with hundreds dairy and mixed farms throughout the North West and Wales. This experience allows me to help farmers achieve their ambitions for their business. As well as my extensive experience I have continued to expand my skills by undertaking training in Planet Training Course; […]

Having recently graduated from Harper Adams University with a BSc in Agriculture and a MSc in Agricultural Sciences and Production Systems, I am looking forward to utilising my research and knowledge to help farm businesses. I have firsthand experience of a variety of UK farming systems, from mixed arable and beef to dairy farms. I […]

I joined Promar in 2017, I come from a farming background having grown up on a large mixed farming estate in Cheshire. I graduated from Harper Adams in 1998 with a BSc Hons Degree in Agriculture and Farm Business Management. I have first-hand experience of working in a number of agricultural sectors not only in […]

I’ve always had a passion for dairy cows, having spent my childhood on my family’s Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm. It was those early experiences that spurred me to study for a graduate degree in Agricultural Science at Milano University. During my degree, I also had the opportunity to spend some time in Scotland where I […]

I have more than 11 years experience of working as a Farm Business Consultant for Promar International. Prior to this role I was the Agricultural Account Manager for a large UK bank. This combination of technical and financial expertise has been invaluable to my clients. My main focus with clients is to improve business profitability by […]

With a strong consultancy background in the development sector I have considerable experience in environmental planning and consent management for major highways, infrastructure and energy projects. In 2018 I joined Promar’s Sustainability Team where my primary focus has been working with clients in the agricultural and utilities sector providing technical guidance and support in sustainability […]
Testimonials
“Garry Kidner is our Promar farm business consultant, he works alongside us, formulating rations, preparing budget forecasts and monitoring business performance. The FBA package is excellent for providing comparison to budget and to previous years as well as generating KPI’S for benchmarking. We regard his input as vital to our farming success.”
Lyncoln
“Charlotte visits us once a month, to complete our VAT return for us. On this visit she ensures our accounts are up to date and accurate and prints out reports to help us to construct our forward cashflow plan. Charlotte also sends the information over to our Promar consultant Emma Thompson, who then uses the data to assist us with making management decisions, and to our accountant at the end of the year to build the base of our tax accounts. I would highly recommend Promar to anyone wanting to grow and develop their business.”
Jones HFE Agriculture
“Charlotte has been coming to us for the past 3 and a half years, she provides a highly efficient service, completing our VAT returns and year end accounts. After each monthly visit she sends the data over to our accountant so they are able to complete quarterly tax accounts. More recently Charlotte introduced us to Mark Roue who we now have as our consultant, helping us drive the business forward. Charlotte and Mark work closely together to ensure the visits are effective and that the relevant information is shared with each other.”
Richard Hockenhull
“We use Andrew as a sounding board for our business. He provides detailed financial assessments and projections for the business and this helps us to challenge and question our decision making at every opportunity. We would have no hesitation in recommending Andrew’s services to other farmers.”