Economic Impact Assessments Independent insight to inform strategy, investment, and policy The Andersons Centre provides high-quality economic impact analysis to help clients understand the wider implications of agricultural, rural and environmental change. Whether evaluating the impact of a new policy, investment, or sector trend, our studies offer clear, evidence-based insight that supports confident decision-making. Our work is trusted by governments, trade associations, rural businesses, and investors who need to assess the effects of developments across regions, sectors, or supply chains. We combine economic rigour with deep practical understanding of UK and Irish agriculture to ensure our findings are relevant, usable, and aligned with real-world challenges. What We Offer Our Economic Impact Analysis service includes: Quantitative modelling of jobs, output, productivity and financial flows Scenario testing to examine the outcomes of different options or interventions Distributional analysis across geographies, business types or social groups Supply chain assessments to track upstream and downstream impacts Cost-benefit appraisals for programmes, investments or policy changes Why Clients Choose Us 1Make better-informed decisions with impartial analysis tailored to your context 2Demonstrate value and impact to funders, partners, or stakeholders 3Strengthen your case for change using clear, impartial, evidence-based findings 4Understand sector and regional effects with robust modelling and accessible reporting 5Avoid unintended consequences by exploring how different groups are likely to be affected 6Support communications and engagement with well-structured reports and briefings Who We Work With UK and devolved governmentsLocal authorities and regional development bodiesTrade associations and producer groupsEnvironmental NGOs and land-based charitiesFinancial institutions and investorsAgri-businesses, processors, and input suppliersUniversities, researchers and think tanks Example Projects 1Assessing the Economic Impact of Free Trade Agreements on Scottish AgricultureQuantifies the economic impact of four new Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), as at 2023, between the UK and four partners (Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)) on Scottish and UK agriculture.2Impact of Trade Barriers on UK Beef and Sheepmeat SectorsA detailed economic impact assessment of the imposition of trade barriers in two Brexit scenarios (Brexit Deal and No Deal) for the UK beef and sheepmeat sectors. This focused on tariff barriers, non-tariff measures (NTM) and tariff rate quotas and examined the implications to trade and carcase balance. The study explored the effect on domestic consumption, carcase balance, production, prices and on-farm profitability. It concluded with a series of recommendations to minimise the impact of tariff and non-tariff barriers on future trade.3Modelling the Economic Effects of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)Using a series of nine farm models, this project examined the effect on farm businesses of the loss of the BPS and the introduction of the SFI. An initial study on the SFI Pilot was followed by an analysis of SFI 2022 Soils Standards with follow-up studies taking account of new announcements. How can we help? Do you need to assess the impact of a new scheme, evaluate a business case, or support a policy proposal with independent evidence? Key Contacts Richard King MRICS FAAV Partner & Head of Business Research Economic Impact Assessments Partner & Head of Business Research Richard was bought up on a mixed family farm on the Oxfordshire/ Buckinghamshire borders. He attended Harper Adams College, Shropshire and gained a BSc (Hons) in Rural Enterprise and Land Management and qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1997. Richard joined Andersons Research team in Melton Mowbray in 1998. The team analyses and interprets agricultural policy and market developments, and provides specialist business research, training, briefings, and publishes information. He became editor of the Agricultural Budgeting and Costing Book in 2000 and joined the Andersons Centre Partnership in 2003. He is a member of the CAAV’s Farming and Environment Committee. On a personal level he is married with three daughters. His interests include watching low-quality football (supporting Oxford United), and playing golf and squash badly. Qualifications & Experience 2009 – Present Day - Chairman of the CAAV Grants and Regulation Committee 2000 – Present Day - Editor of the Agricultural Budgeting and Costings Book. 1999 – Present Day - Elected Fellow of the Association of Agricultural Valuers 1998 – Present Day - Farm Business Research Consultant at Andersons’ Head Office 1997 – Present Day - Elected Associate of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors 1995-1997 – Adkin Chartered Surveyors and Land Agents, Abingdon 1991-1995 – BSc (Hons) in Rural Enterprise and Land Management, Harper Adams College, Shropshire Areas of Expertise Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Agri-environment Schemes Agricultural Literature and Farmer Meetings 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 Corporate Strategy Advice Publications Editor of the Agricultural Budgeting and Costing Book Editor of ABC Professional Update, Andersons Agribrief Service, and Andersons Outlook Graham Redman Partner Economic Impact Assessments Partner Graham Redman is a Partner of The Andersons Centre, Director of Agro Business Consultants and author of the Nix Farm Management Pocketbook. He has worked as an agricultural economist at The Andersons Centre since 2004, providing specialist agri-business research services to both public and private sector clients. Before joining Andersons, Graham served as an economist for a major agricultural merchant, where he offered guidance primarily on grain and animal feed markets. Prior to that, he worked as a farm management consultant for a national firm operating in Central and Southern England. His experience spans several types of farming enterprises. Graham holds agricultural degrees from the Universities of Leeds and Reading. He is also: An Associate of the Royal Agricultural Society A Board Member of the Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) A Council Member and Professional Fellow of the Institute of Agricultural Management A Chartered Environmentalist A Member of the Agricultural Economics Society A active member of the Farmers’ Club Qualifications & 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 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 Publications 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 Redman. G., & Benton. T. (2025). Published: AHDB UK Food Security and What it means for the Farming Community Michael Haverty Partner & Senior Research Consultant Economic Impact Assessments Partner & Senior Research Consultant Michael is a Partner and Senior Research Consultant at The Andersons Centre, specialising in market development, international trade, agri-food policy, and environmental issues. He has led numerous trade policy research projects across a wide range of UK farming sectors, including assessments of non-tariff measures and free trade agreements on UK agri-food. Michael has also managed several projects focused on greenhouse gas emissions and the environmental impact of farming. He previously worked with IHS (now S&P Global), JFC Agri and the European Commission. Michael comes from a livestock farming background in Ireland and holds a BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Economics and Management from Queen’s University Belfast, as well as an MSc in International Agricultural and Food Marketing from Newcastle University. Qualifications & 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 Areas of Expertise Agricultural Market Analysis and Industry Forecasting Agri-Food Trade Analysis Market Research and Competitor Analysis Environmental and Greenhouse Gas Assessments Situation and Outlook Analysis International Market Assessments Customised Research and Consulting Seminars, Briefings and Training Publications Haverty, M. and Grainger, A. (2025) Quantifying Non-Tariff Measures on GB to EU Agri-Food, Plant Products and Fisheries Trade 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 James Webster-Rusk Senior Agribusiness Analyst Economic Impact Assessments Senior Agribusiness Analyst James Webster-Rusk is a Senior Agribusiness Analyst at The Andersons Centre, specialising in combinable crop and root markets. He supports clients across the pre- and post-farmgate arable sector by providing clarity on how market movements, policy decisions and environmental pressures influence their supply chains. His work includes developing cost-of-production models to aid price discovery in opaque markets across the UK and Northern Europe. James has also contributed extensively to the analysis and costing of UK farm support policy. Before joining The Andersons Centre, he worked for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), focusing on cereal and oilseed market analysis. James grew up on a small arable farm in Suffolk, he holds a degree in Economics from the University of Hertfordshire. In 2026, he will take part in the GB Potatoes Industry Development Programme. Qualifications & 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. Areas of Expertise Specialist in Grain and Arable farming Data analysis, information identification Network creation and development Process orientated, experienced at organising dat
