Workshops Facilitation The Andersons Centre provides structured, independent facilitation to help agricultural organisations bring together stakeholders, align priorities, and develop clear strategies for the future. Our facilitated workshops are designed to move discussions beyond debate into practical, outcome-driven planning. Whether shaping a response to new policy, preparing for market change, or building collaborative approaches across the supply chain, we provide the frameworks and guidance needed to reach consensus and clarity. What we deliver: Stakeholder Engagement – ensuring all voices are heard and discussions remain focused, constructive, and solution-oriented. Policy & Strategy Development – helping industry groups, businesses, and government agencies explore policy options, assess impacts, and identify the most effective course of action. Collaborative Planning – guiding participants through structured exercises to define shared objectives, prioritise actions, and agree on measurable outcomes. Independent Perspective – providing neutral, evidence-based analysis that helps overcome entrenched positions and ensures discussions remain grounded in reality. Why organisations choose Andersons facilitation: 1Trusted agricultural expertise combined with proven facilitation techniques. 2Ability to link discussions to real-world market, trade, and policy contexts. 3Experienced in working with diverse stakeholders – from farmers and processors to policymakers and retailers. 4Clear outputs: workshops always conclude with an agreed set of next steps and responsibilities. Typical applications include Developing industry-wide responses to Government consultations.Supporting co-operatives or producer groups in building shared business strategies.Helping supply chain partners align around sustainability, net-zero, or trade objectives.Providing independent input to board or leadership team planning sessions. Example Projects 1NI Agricultural Research WorkshopsFacilitated workshops with NI agri-food stakeholders on how an agri-food research alliance could be successfully established to develop a co-design approach to agree research priorities that support the sustainable economic growth. This also involved compiling briefing papers, supporting secretariat duties and submitting post-workshop summary reports.2NI Brexit WorkshopsOrganised a series of workshops with the NI agri-trade sector to discuss the likely impacts of Brexit on NI businesses in the areas of Customs, SPS rules and Labour. The work involved collating responses to formulate an aligned view and to produce position papers which were subsequently presented to Government.3Unlocking the Success of British Agriculture - Key Sector DriversFacilitation of a series of Workshop meetings to identify the driving forces for an organisation wholly involved in UK agriculture, to enable it to identify its strategic directions for the coming 5 years. How could facilitated workshops support your organisation? Please contact Richard King or Michael Haverty on +44 (0)1664 503 200 or contact us below. Key Contacts Richard King MRICS FAAV Partner & Head of Business Research Workshops Facilitation 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 Michael Haverty Partner & Senior Research Consultant Workshops Facilitation 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 Graham Redman Partner Workshops Facilitation 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 Anna Bowen Farm Business Consultant Workshops Facilitation Farm Business Consultant Anna is a Senior Farm Business Consultant at The Andersons Centre, specialising in dairy consultancy and nutrient management planning. Her work encompasses financial, strategic, and technical advice for dairy farmers; succession planning and people management, benchmarking; facilitating a number of dairy discussion groups across England and Wales, and working alongside the research team on dairy projects. Anna is FACTS qualified. Prior to Andersons Anna spent ten years working for a dairy consultancy in West Wales and read BSc (Hons) International Equine and Agricultural Management and MSc Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security at the Royal Agricultural College. Anna manages a spring block calving dairy farm through a contract farming agreement and grew up on a dairy farm in West Wales. She sits on the AHDB Dairy Sector Council as a farmer representative and from 2023 to 2025 was a Trustee of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust. Qualifications & 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 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 Publications Bowen A. (2023) Cow Calf Contact: Dairy’s Ethical Future Interim Nuffield report investigating the prevalence of calf euthanasia on UK dairy farms Oliver Hall Partner & Senior Farm Business Consultant Workshops Facilitation Partner & Senior Farm Business Consultant Oliver is a Partner and Senior Farm Business Consultant within the Andersons Consultancy Team. He plays an active role in his own family livestock enterprise and also invests in several dairy businesses across the UK, giving him first-hand insight into the commercial realities faced by farmers. Oliver’s specialist skills include developing farming joint ventures such as contract and share-farming arrangements, as well as providing farm business management advice, budgeting support, and long-term strategic and succession planning. He undertakes detailed investment appraisals and loan applications, alongside coaching businesses in high-utilisation grassland systems. His dairy expertise covers infrastructure design, technical KPI development, and quantifying the financial benefits of performance improvements, as well as overseeing transitional and turnaround management. He also facilitates farmer-led dairy discussion groups. Outside of work, Oliver enjoys weekend farming. He also values time with his family and takes every opportunity to play sport and keep active. Qualifications & Experience 2021 - Partner, The Andersons Centre 2017- Senior Farm business consultant, The Andersons Centre 2014 –ILM- Lean Management In Dairy Farming 2010 - Co founder of Evolution Farming – Multi Site Pasture based dairy business 2009-2010 – Farm business consultant, The Andersons Centre 2008- Family farming partnership, West Yorkshire 2005-2008 – The Royal Agricultural College – Bsc (Hons) Agriculture Areas of Expertise Farming Joint Ventures, Contract Farming and Share Farming Farm Business Management and budgeting Farm Strategy and Succession Planning Farm Investment Appraisals and Loan Applications Grassland management Practical knowledge of farm management
