ANDERSONS CENTRE - Key Persons
Farm Business Consultant Alexandra Benbow Areas of Expertise Experience in most aspects of lowland agriculture particularly arable sheep. Business consultancy advice, budgeting and financial planning. Accounts analysis, business reviews and strategic planning. On-farm diversification. Countryside stewardship, Sustainable Farming Incentive and grant applications. Qualifications and Experience Joined The Andersons Centre in November 2021 BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Farm Business Management (2:1) Harper Adams University (2021 Graduate) Placement year was spent with The Andersons Centre (2018-19) MIAgrM and associate member of BIAC Continued involvement with the family farm business in Leicestershire. Farm main enterprise is arable, diversifications include a Hardwood Logs for Firewood business, Fishing Lakes and Clay Pigeon Shooting Ground Contact information abenbow@theandersonscentre.co.uk
Farm Business Consultant Amelia Rome Areas of Expertise Experience in most aspects of lowland agriculture including arable, sheep and beef Practical knowledge of farm management On-farm diversification BPS, countryside stewardship and grant applications University HRP conducted on Contract Farming Agreements Qualifications and Experience Joined The Andersons Centre in November 2020 BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Farm Business Management (2:1) Harper Adams University (2019 Graduate) Placement year was spent with Andersons Northern in Edinburgh Delegate at the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth 27th Agricultural Conference A continued involvement with the family farm business in Cambridgeshire. The farm enterprises include combinable crops, sheep and beef Contact information arome@theandersonscentre.co.uk 07565 213 933
Farm Business Consultant Anna Bowen Areas of Expertise Farm business consultancy and budgeting Business reviews and strategic planning Practical experience of farm management Dairy farming, particularly spring block calving Nutrient management planning (Farming Connect approved) Herd health Qualifications and Experience February 2022 to Present Day - Farm Business Consultant at The Andersons Centre Previously worked as a farm business consultant in West Wales Contract farms a 300- cow spring block calving herd in Ceredigion FACTS qualified RoMS accredited mobility scorer Approved Mastitis Control Plan and QuarterPro deliverer 2021 Nuffield Scholar- "Can the UK improve the ethics of its dairy calf management whilst retaining profitability?" 2019 Entrepreneurs in Dairying course 2017 Richard John Memorial Trust Scholarship, studied the sustainability of the Australian dairy industry 2016 MSc Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security (Royal Agricultural College) 2014 BSc (Hons) International Equine and Agricultural Management (Royal Agricultural College) Fluent Welsh speaker Selected Publications and Projects Interim Nuffield report investigating the prevalence of calf euthanasia on UK dairy farms Contact information abowen@theandersonscentre.co.uk 01664 503 200 07588 774901 LinkedIn
Job Titles:
- Business Research Consultant
Areas of Expertise
Agricultural Regulation and Compliance
Farm Business Consultant Dafydd Evans Areas of Expertise Experience in most aspects of lowland agriculture including beef, sheep and grassland. Carbon audits and environmental assessments. Practical knowledge of farm management. BPS and grant applications. Qualifications and Experience Joined The Andersons Centre in October 2022 BSc (Hons) Agriculture and Business Studies, Aberystwyth University (2018 Graduate) 2020 - 2021 - Coleg Sir Gar Gwaredu BVD Technical Officer 2018 - 2022 - Coleg Cambria Llysfasi Lecturer in Agriculture and Business A continued involvement with the family farm business in Carmarthenshire. The farm enterprises include suckler cow beef production and commercial and pedigree sheep flocks Fluent Welsh speaker Contact information devans@theandersonscentre.co.uk 01664 503200
Non-Executive Director David Neill Areas of Expertise Organisational Change Strategy and Business plans Capital Project Management Qualifications and Experience Having gained an HND in Agriculture with Business Studies, David began his consultancy career with The Milk Marketing Board in 1987, advising farmers in Devon and Somerset. He moved on to become a Senior Manager with Genus plc, responsible for the UK‘s largest farm consultancy at that time, and secured a Royal Warrant for services provided to the Royal Estate. He joined The Andersons Centre LLP as a Partner in 1999, and has been Managing Partner since 2013. Over the years he has developed extensive experience of working in the Food and Higher Education sectors as an Interim Manager, winning The Queen's Award for Export in 2006. Before moving to his current role at NIAB in 2011, he was involved in a major capital and change management project at Aberystwyth University as Director of Operations. David was instrumental in the acquisition by NIAB of East Malling Research in 2016, and in his role as Chief Operating Officer at NIAB continues to be responsible for the NIAB Estate which is undergoing a major redevelopment programme. Selected Publications and Projects Interim Chief Operating Officer - NIAB Interim Managing Director NIAB EMR Interim Operations Director IBERS - Aberystwyth University Contact information enquiries@theandersonscentre.co.uk 01664 503200
Job Titles:
- Publications Administrator
Farm Business Consultant Edward Calcott Areas of Expertise Experience in most aspects of lowland agriculture including arable, beef, sheep, dairy and potatoes. On-farm diversifications including direct sales; marketing and holiday lets. Practical experience within the UK poultry sector, including layers, broilers, turkeys. Business consultancy advice, budgeting and financial planning for agricultural, food and rural businesses. Accounts analysis; investment appraisals; business reviews; strategic planning and enterprise costings. Contract farming and joint ventures. Practical knowledge of farm management. BPS, grant applications and farm assurance. Farming Connect (FC) accredited. Qualifications and Experience Joined The Andersons Centre in January 2019 BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Farm Business Management (2:1) Harper Adams University (2016 Graduate) Part of the winning team for the Institute of Agricultural Management Farm Planner competition whilst at Harper Adams. Placement year was spent with a large UK integrated poultry company. Time was spent on various breeder farms; the hatchery; and commercial farms for broiler chickens and turkeys. Part of the 2017-18 NFU Poultry Industry Program (PIP). A continued involvement with the mixed farming family business in Staffordshire. The farm enterprises include combinable crops, sucker cows, sheep and some agricultural contracting. Contact information ecalcott@theandersonscentre.co.uk 01664 503 200 LinkedIn
Job Titles:
- Senior Farm Business Consultant
Partner Graham Redman Areas of Expertise Farmer Supply Chain Relationships Budgeting and Costing Information Agricultural Market Analysis and Industry Forecasting CAP Reform and Policy Analysis Research Projects and Commissioned Studies Seminars, Briefing and Training Qualifications and Experience Partner of The Andersons Centre - 2010 to date Research Economist in The Andersons Centre Research Team - 2004 to date Editor of the John Nix Pocketbook - 2008 to date MSc in Agricultural Management and Economics - Reading University (1992-1993) BSc in Animal Science - Leeds University (1988-1991) Economist for major agricultural merchant (Banks Cargill Agriculture) - 1998 to 2004 Farm business consultant for farm management advisors (Laurence Gould Partnership) Southern and Central England - 1993 to 1998 Selected Publications and Projects Editor of the John Nix Farm Management Pocketbook Contributor to the Professional Update agricultural briefing Entrepreneurialism, the kiss of life for British Farmers? Oxford Farming Conference Report Jan 2016 The Best of British Farmers, what gives them the edge? Oxford Farming Conference Report Jan 2015 A Detailed Economic Assessment of Anaerobic Digestion and its Suitability to UK Farming and Waste Systems. Chartered Environmentalist and Council member of the Institute of the Agricultural management (IAgrM) Active member of the Farmers' Club Contact information gredman@theandersonscentre.co.uk 01664 503 200 07968 762 390 LinkedIn
Farm Business Consultant Harry Davies Areas of Expertise Business consultancy advice, budgeting and financial planning for agricultural, food and rural businesses. Accounts analysis, business reviews and strategic planning. Farm Retail Sector - adding value to produce. On-farm diversification projects. Experience across a range of sectors; livestock, combinable cropping and fresh produce. Qualifications and Experience Joined the Andersons Team in May 2023. BSc (Hons) in Agriculture with Farm Business Management (1st) with Harper Adams University (2021 Graduate). Placement year was spent at G's Fresh (Cambs Farm Growers Ltd) working in many areas of the business. Working as part of a mixed family farming business currently operating a range of enterprises and diversified operations including a farm shop and PYO/ wholesale pumpkins. Contact information hdavies@theandersonscentre.co.uk 01664 503200 07402 027459
Job Titles:
- Senior Agribusiness Analyst
Senior Agribusiness Analyst James Webster Areas of Expertise Specialist in Grain and Arable farming Data analysis, information identification Network creation and development Process orientated, experienced at organising data Qualifications and Experience Joined Andersons in October 2021 Five years working in cereal and oilseed market intelligence for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). Including three years as a Senior Cereals and Oilseeds Market Analyst. Speaker at a number of high profile AHDB conferences and events. BA (Hons) Economics Previous farm work for arable and livestock business. Contact information jwebster@theandersonscentre.co.uk 01664 503 200 07717 088409 LinkedIn
Job Titles:
- Partner & Head of Farm Business Consultancy
Partner & Head of Farm Business Consultancy Joe Scarratt Areas of Expertise Farming Joint Ventures and Contract Farming Farm Business Management Technical Farm Business Advice Farm Strategy and Succession Planning Farm Investment Appraisals and Loan Applications Farm and Rural Grant Applications Farm Business Tenancies Farm Business Administration Farming Connect (FC) accredited Qualifications and Experience 2018 to date - Head of Farm Consultancy at The Andersons Centre 2018 to date - Partner of The Andersons Centre 2009 - 2018 - Business Consultant at The Andersons Centre Delivers business advice to a wide range of farming businesses, focusing on the arable and dairy sectors Oversees the operation of a number of Contract Farming Agreements across all sectors Approved deliverer under DEFRA's Farming Advice Service delivering group advice to farmers and agricultural professionals Approved deliverer under the Welsh Assembly's Farming Connect Scheme, delivering advice to farmers across Wales Undertakes commissioned research projects 2005 - 2009 - Harper Adams University College. First Class BSc Hons Business Management with Marketing. The course focused upon the agri-food industry 2000 to Present - Working in and developing the family farming business. The farm is predominantly arable with a small beef enterprise Contact information jscarratt@theandersonscentre.co.uk 01664 503 200 07956 870263 LinkedIn
Farm Business Consultant Kerry Jerman Areas of Expertise Farm Consultancy Farming Connect (FC) accredited Qualifications and Experience December 2014 - BIAC Rural and Agricultural Consultants Foundation Course August 2013 to Present Day - Farm Business Consultant at The Andersons Centre April 2013 - July 2013 - Lambing assistant and sheep worker for a local sheep and beef farmer July 2012 - April 2013 - Assistant Dairy Herdsman on 450 cow herd near Hamilton, New Zealand 2009 - 2012 - Aberystwyth University. 2:1 BSc Hons Agriculture with Business Studies. The course focused on the UK agricultural industry with business principles built in 2006 to Present- Working in the family farming business. The farm is predominantly sheep along with a small suckler herd which sells offspring as forward stores Contact information enquiries@theandersonscentre.co.uk 01664 503 200 07838 591 799 LinkedIn
Job Titles:
- Partner & Senior Research Consultant
Partner & Senior Research Consultant Michael Haverty Areas of Expertise Agricultural Market Analysis and Industry Forecasting Brexit and Agricultural Trade Analysis Market Research and Competitor Analysis Supply Chain Analysis and Business Modelling Situation and Outlook Analysis International Market Assessments Customised Research and Consulting Seminars, Briefings and Training Qualifications and Experience 2019 to date - Partner of The Andersons Centre Joined Andersons in 2015 15 years' experience in leading analytical and consulting projects across numerous international markets within Europe, the Americas and Asia Previously worked in marketing and policy-related roles with Syngenta, JFC Agri, Newcastle University and the European Commission Delivered numerous reports and conference presentations concerning Brexit and the impact of tariff and non-tariff measures Advanced French speaker BSc (Hons) Agricultural Economics & Management, Queen's University Belfast; MSc International Agricultural & Food Marketing, Newcastle University Selected Publications and Projects Haverty, M. (2017) Impact of WTO Trading on the Northern Ireland Beef and Sheep Meat Industry, Report for the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC), in collaboration with the Northern Ireland Meat Exporters Association (NIMEA). The Anderson's Centre, Melton Mowbray. Haverty, M. (2016) What Brexit Means for the UK Agricultural Sector Redman, G. and Haverty, M. (2016) Crop Area Trends in Scandinavia and the UK Haverty, M. and Redman, G. (2015) Biostimulants in the UK Haverty, M. and Gorton, M. (2006) Integrating Marketing Orientation and Competitive Benchmarking: A Methodological Framework and Application. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence Franks, J.R. and Haverty, M.J.P. (2005) Benchmarking Farm Enterprises. Journal of Farm Management. Contact information mhaverty@theandersonscentre.co.uk +44 (0)1664 503 200 +44 (0)7900 907 902 LinkedIn
Job Titles:
- Partner & Senior Farm Business Consultant
Job Titles:
- Partner & Head of Business Research
Areas of Expertise
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Agri-environment Schemes
Job Titles:
- Senior Farm Business Consultant