Sustainability & Environment Practical Insight for Environmental Decisions The Andersons Centre provides independent environmental and sustainability research to help clients understand how policy change, market developments, and environmental pressures affect farm business performance. We combine agricultural expertise with economic and environmental analysis to give clear evidence on the financial impacts of sustainability measures and to identify practical options that support both profitability and environmental improvement. Our work draws on robust modelling, detailed data, and sector insight to assess future scenarios, quantify risks, and evaluate the effectiveness of environmental schemes. This gives clients the objective analysis they need when planning investments, meeting regulatory requirements, or exploring new opportunities linked to carbon, biodiversity, and natural capital. Key areas we support: Environmental economics and policy impact assessments Carbon footprinting, climate change impact analyses and emissions reduction planning Biodiversity net gain (BNG), natural capital valuation and sustainability benchmarking ESG reporting for farms and agribusinesses Farm systems modelling to evaluate future scenarios Environmental surveys, habitat assessments, and soil analysis Practical recommendations that balance environmental and financial performance. Key Contacts Michael Haverty Partner & Senior Research Consultant Sustainability & Environment 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 Amy Barnacle Environmental Business Consultant Sustainability & Environment Environmental Business Consultant Amy is an Environmental Business Consultant at The Andersons Centre, specialising in environmental and biodiversity enhancement, carbon auditing and natural capital assessments. Having been involved in numerous carbon audits, assessing individual farms’ greenhouse gas emissions and conducting soil sampling representative of the farm. She has extensive experience in ecological identification, vegetation classification, habitat creation and management plans. Involving natural capital markets such as Biodiversity Net Gain and Woodland Creation. Amy comes from a farming background within the Leicestershire area and holds a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Land Management, as well as an MSc in Agroecology, both obtained at Harper Adams University. Having conducted her Master’s Research Project on the viability of solar farming with dual-use livestock grazing within Shropshire County. The results have been utilised within numerous agricultural academic conferences, including conferences held in Sweden. Qualifications & Experience Joined Andersons in August 2025 MSc Agroecology (Harper Adams University Graduate 2025) BSc (Hons) Environmental Land Management (2:1) (Harper Adams University Graduate 2024) Placement year within ecological consultancy, focusing on Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Landscape and Environmental Management Plans (LEMPs) and ecological surveys (bats, newts, eco walkovers) Areas of Expertise Experience in ecological identification, vegetation classification, habitat creation and management plans, and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Knowledge in sustainability reporting, involving environmental, social and governance University Masters Research Project (MRP) researched the viability of solar farms with dual-use livestock grazing University Honours Research Project (HRP) conducted on the efficiency of Environmental Land Management Schemes, Biodiversity Net Gain and other Agri-Environment Schemes James Webster-Rusk Senior Agribusiness Analyst Sustainability & Environment 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 Business Research Services AgriculturalEconomics Policy andTrade Analysis Economic andMarket intelligence Carbon and Environmental Assessments
