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 […]
Before I started working for Promar International I worked in the office for my family run Home Hardware Business dealing with ordering, stock intakes and current/potential suppliers. I have always been involved in the agricultural industry but defined my career path during my A-levels. I have a variety of agricultural experience, but my passion is sheep. I studied […]
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 […]
My role as Sustainability Consultant at Promar involves supporting the implementation of sustainable strategies within the food and farming industry. Providing comprehensive, tailored advice throughout every stage of the food supply chain and promoting efficiency whilst reducing cost. Fascinated by the interconnected web of human-environment interactions, I decided to study a Geography BSc degree at […]
Having been brought up on a rural farm in Ireland, I have been involved with agriculture from a very young age. I’ve always had a particularly keen interest in dairy farming and have spent over 10 years learning and working in the industry. With a degree in Agricultural Management from RAU, I strive to be […]
I joined Promar in 2011, after graduating from Harper Adams University in 2011 with a BSc (Hons) in Agri-Food with Marketing and Business Studies. As a member of the Agri-Food team I delivered a range of projects. These included evaluating Ukraine’s dairy industry, assessing apple growing in New Zealand, and analysing the red-meat sector on Orkney. […]
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. […]
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.”