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lucy.ross@genusplc.comMy career in agriculture began with a bachelor’s degree in animal science, at the University of Nottingham. I graduated in 2018 with a BSc (Hons), and then completed a PhD in improving UK heifer rearing efficiency. Following my PhD studies I spent a year in New Zealand, gaining practical experience in calf rearing, sheep & […]
I joined Promar International in 2020 following several years working in environmental roles within the public and third sectors. I completed my MSc in Agroecology at Harper Adams University in 2018, supported by the Organic Farmers and Growers Scholarship. I focused on my passion for sustainable agriculture and soil health and collaborated with Fera for […]
My practical knowledge has been gained from over 30 years of experience managing large herds on mixed enterprise farms. I specialise in people management and development which is crucial in the smooth, profitable running of any business. Technical improvement cannot be achieved without well trained and engaged staff. My extensive practical experience, combined with my people […]
Matt Sheehan
Principal Consultant and TSDG Programme DirectorHaving worked in the agri food supply chain since 1975 I have a repertoire of knowledge based on experience in numerous leading agricultural companies. I believe that food and farming is a meaningful and important sector that thrives to achieve change whilst being effective and efficient; delivering results and adding value to our customers businesses. […]
Although I am not from a farming background, my interest in agriculture began when I was very young. This inspired me to study a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire, when I left school. After graduating I worked as an assistant farm manager on a dairy farm. I loved working with […]
I joined Promar International in 2021 as part of the team based in Germany. Having spent some time in Ireland and many years in the south of Germany, I am now settled between the North and the Baltic sea. My expertise traditionally lies in livestock farming, with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture and experience working […]
As an Environmental Analyst, my role at Promar enables me to help our clients achieve more sustainable practices, while increasing their business efficiency. I am specifically involved in the research stage of a range of projects that are aimed at providing practicable, sustainable solutions for clients throughout the food and farming supply chain. Having always […]
I was reared on a dairy farm in south Warwickshire and formally educated in Agriculture at Harper Adams University College. However, my real education for my consultancy role has come from the hundreds (if not now thousands!) of dairy farmers I have had the privilege to meet and work with over the 30 + years of my career. My satisfaction comes from helping to find solutions to the challenges of modern farming systems in sustainable ways for the farming family, the cows and the environment.
I am a Research and Data Analyst for Promar International and I joined the company in March 2017. I’m originally from a mixed livestock farming background in Devon (dairy, beef, sheep and pigs) and I also have more than 20 years of experience in the practical and financial aspects of managing an agricultural business. Since joining Promar I have […]
I joined Promar in 2023, having previously completed the Genus Graduate Scheme and worked in the wider Genus business since 2022. I’m a Sustainability Consultant based near Edinburgh, and have specialised in farm business consulting and financial advice in the past. My expertise lies in animal health and management, farm data analysis, and financial advice. […]
Gaining this role was a natural progression for me after previously working within the finance department in Genus along-side my AAT Accounting studies. My previous position taught me the strong company values and gave me the fundamental knowledge in agriculture. After leaving university with a degree in Business Management and previously co-managing two very successful […]
I joined Promar in July 2022 and progressed quickly from Associate to Farm Consultant, covering the South West. I spent the first few years post graduating (with a First-Class Honours Degree in Agricultural Business Management with additional achievement awards) working for a local consultancy firm, primarily running the Maize Growers Association and Devon Grassland Society. […]
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.”