Our Specialists

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.

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; […]

I first became interested in farming as a teenager, doing odd jobs on a smallholding. Soon I became hooked and by the time I was 16 I was helping on a local dairy farm and applied to study agriculture at college. I took an FdSc in dairy herd management, followed by a BSc in agribusiness. […]

Izzy Knowles

I have several years experience working across a broad range of farms in different roles. I specialise in dairy systems but have solid expertise in beef and sheep enterprises as well. My approach is to listen, research and understand the critical issues facing the farming families I work with. I then draw on my own […]

My main focus is driving change within the dairy sector. I provide high level, strategic advice and use my extensive technical knowledge to achieve these business changes. I have a variety of experience in the beef, sheep, arable, pig and meat processing sectors. This industry knowledge is invaluable to my clients, who operate in a volatile […]

Richard Atkinson

Regional Farm Consultancy Manager - North & Midlands

I have worked across several areas within agriculture during my 34 years since graduating from Harper Adams, building my knowledge and network, this ranges from building an outdoor pig unit through animal health and hygiene to pharmaceuticals. I have worked as part of teams and also managed sales teams delivering the required results. I am […]

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