Training Find out more For over 25 years, we have been training courses in farm business management for numerous organisations. Trainees gain a thorough understanding of how farm finances operate and what can be done to improve business performance. Topics may include farm economics, business structures, budgeting & benchmarking, accounts analysis, support structures, grants & funding and decision-making on farm. In addition, we often provide detailed assessments of the implications of policy change for a variety of farming sectors. The courses use a mix of presentations, exercises, group working, case studies and even on-farm demonstrations to provide the best learning experience. They are aimed at organisations servicing and supplying the agricultural industry, those dealing with farmers directly and farmers themselves. Key benefits to clients include: Understanding how to enhance profitability and farm-level performance. Awareness of how policy change in each part of the UK is influencing agriculture in each region. Improve staff skills in dealing with farmers in terms of communication, awareness of challenges facing farmers, and having better “conversations” with farmers on their needs. Get more ‘respect’ from farmers and become ‘partners’ in the decision-making process on farms. As courses are tailored according to clients’ specific needs, the content of each course varies and does not follow a “standardised” formula. If you could like further information, please contact us. We are also happy to participate in training events run by other organisations and we have regularly presented specific modules as part of a wider training course, for example, doing a three-hour module as part of a two-day training course. Key Contacts Tony Evans Senior Farm Business Consultant Training Senior Farm Business Consultant Qualifications & Experience 2001 – 2018 Partner in The Andersons Centre 1996 – Joined Andersons’ Melton Mowbray office and became a Partner in 1997 1994-1996 - National Business Manager of Genus Management 1991-1994 - Regional Consultant for South Wales, Genus Management 1983-1991 - Senior Consultant in the South West, Genus Management 1979-1983 - Educated at Harper Adams Areas of Expertise Farming Joint Ventures, Contract Farming and Share Farming Farm Business Management Technical Farm Business Advice Farm Strategy and Succession Planning Farm Business Administration Farming Connect (FC) accredited Joe Scarratt Partner & Head of Farm Business Consultancy Training Partner & Head of Farm Business Consultancy Joe Scarratt is a Partner and Farm Business Consultant at The Andersons Centre. He specialises in assisting arable and mixed businesses, as well as some estates, with long term strategic business planning. Joe undertakes one-off business reviews as well as ongoing consultancy support to long term clients, focused on maximising profitability. He spends a considerable proportion of his time establishing and managing joint ventures and contract farming agreements. Qualifications & 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 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 Oliver Hall Partner & Senior Farm Business Consultant Training 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 Richard King MRICS FAAV Partner & Head of Business Research Training 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 Training 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 Training 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 Caroline Ingamells MRICS Senior Business Research Consultant Training Senior Business Research Consultant Caroline is a Senior Research Consultant at The Andersons Centre. She is a specialist adviser on agricultural policy and its implications for farmers and landowners. She helps to compile both the Agricultural Budgeting & Costing Book and the Nix Farm Management Pocketbook. In addition, she is also a key contributor to Andersons’ monthly bulletins. Caroline is involved in the family farm with her husband, which encompasses both livestock and cropping operations. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Rural Land Management and is also a Member of the Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors (MRICS). Qualifications & Experience 2008 – Present day - Farm Business Research Consultant at The Andersons Centre 1999 – 2005 - Farm Business Research Consultant at The Andersons Centre 1994 - 1999 – Shouler & Son, Chartered Surveyors, Auctioneers and Land Agents, Melton Mowbray 1996 – Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors 1991 – 1994 – BSc (Honours ) in Rural Land Management, Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester 1990 – 1991 – Working on a mixed farm in Lincolnshire (pre-college year) Areas of Expertise Agricultural Regulation and Compliance Farm Business Tenancies & Grazing Licenses Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Agri-environment Schemes Budgeting and Costing Information Agricultural Market Analysis and Industry Forecasting CAP Reform and Policy Analysis
