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Helen.Shanks@genusplc.comFrom my experience in the financial services industry, I can offer my clients a service involving detailed data input and bank reconciliation along with a clear understanding of transactions that appear on bank statements. After a busy week I like to keep fit and help my local Young Farmers club in various events- especially speechmaking. […]
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 […]
I am devoted to developing a great customer relationship and enjoy being out and about on farm. I am AAT qualified up to level 3 and am now studying level 4. After a busy week I go horse riding and take my dog on long walks.
I joined Promar International in May 2023 after stints with an environmental consultancy and a strategy consultancy. During those times, I worked with a variety of clients, from farmers and landowners to financial institutions and policy makers. Working for different consultancies developed my data analysis and client management skills and gave me the experience to […]
I started my career working in a farm animal vet practice, where I qualified as a Registered Animal Medicines Advisor. And after a period working full time on a dairy farm, I went on to join Promar International as a Farm Business Analyst. I studied at Reaseheath College and have a degree in Equine Science […]
During my A-levels I worked on a local dairy farm which gave me the opportunity, after leaving college, to manage the herd. I did this on a contract basis which has resulted in a hugely successful, family haulage business that is now run by my son. My 25 years experience of running a successful business gives me a deep […]
I joined Promar in the 1990s and have spent 25 years supporting clients to make positive changes to their businesses. My many years of involvement with the Institute of Agricultural Management, the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s food, drink and agricultural group and the City Food Lecture has also allowed me to improve my knowledge and […]
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 […]
I have fortunate enough to have been involved in agriculture all of my life. I was brought up on the family farm, attended agricultural college and funded my university studies by working as a relief milker. Throughout my career which has been spent in both senior operations and sales roles, I have been fortunate enough […]
Like many people these days, my career path has not been straightforward! I came to agriculture by way of archaeology, having studied the discipline for my undergraduate degree at Glasgow University. It was during this time that I recognised that you need to understand the past to create sustainable futures, in whatever walk of life […]
I joined Promar in 2023 as a graduate of the Genus Future Leaders Programme. Prior to this, I gained valuable experience in people and project management, as well as genetics. Part of my current role includes work on behalf of Innovate UK to monitor numerous research-and-development and feasibility projects across the agriculture, food, and biological […]
I joined the Promar sustainability team in October 2020 after graduating from Harper Adams University with a BSc Honours in Food Technology with Nutrition, through which I gained a broad range of knowledge and experience throughout the agri-food supply chain and food industry. As part of my degree, I completed a 12-month placement at Keeling’s […]
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.”