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Joanna.Brook@genusplc.comDuring my A-levels I worked on a local dairy farm which gave me the opportunity, after leaving college, to manage the herd. I did this on a contract basis which has resulted in a hugely successful, family haulage business that is now run by my son. My 25 years experience of running a successful business gives me a deep […]
I joined Promar in the 1990s and have spent 25 years supporting clients to make positive changes to their businesses. My many years of involvement with the Institute of Agricultural Management, the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s food, drink and agricultural group and the City Food Lecture has also allowed me to improve my knowledge and […]
My main focus is driving change within the dairy sector. I provide high level, strategic advice and use my extensive technical knowledge to achieve these business changes. I have a variety of experience in the beef, sheep, arable, pig and meat processing sectors. This industry knowledge is invaluable to my clients, who operate in a volatile […]
I have fortunate enough to have been involved in agriculture all of my life. I was brought up on the family farm, attended agricultural college and funded my university studies by working as a relief milker. Throughout my career which has been spent in both senior operations and sales roles, I have been fortunate enough […]
Like many people these days, my career path has not been straightforward! I came to agriculture by way of archaeology, having studied the discipline for my undergraduate degree at Glasgow University. It was during this time that I recognised that you need to understand the past to create sustainable futures, in whatever walk of life […]
Before I started working for Promar International I worked in the office for my family run Home Hardware Business dealing with ordering, stock intakes and current/potential suppliers. I have always been involved in the agricultural industry but defined my career path during my A-levels. I have a variety of agricultural experience, but my passion is sheep. I studied […]
I joined Promar in 2023 as a graduate of the Genus Future Leaders Programme. Prior to this, I gained valuable experience in people and project management, as well as genetics. Part of my current role includes work on behalf of Innovate UK to monitor numerous research-and-development and feasibility projects across the agriculture, food, and biological […]
I joined the Promar sustainability team in October 2020 after graduating from Harper Adams University with a BSc Honours in Food Technology with Nutrition, through which I gained a broad range of knowledge and experience throughout the agri-food supply chain and food industry. As part of my degree, I completed a 12-month placement at Keeling’s […]
My role as Sustainability Consultant at Promar involves supporting the implementation of sustainable strategies within the food and farming industry. Providing comprehensive, tailored advice throughout every stage of the food supply chain and promoting efficiency whilst reducing cost. Fascinated by the interconnected web of human-environment interactions, I decided to study a Geography BSc degree at […]
With a lifelong involvement in agriculture, particularly in the dairy farming sector, I bring over a decade of hands-on experience and expertise to the table. Growing up on a rural farm in Ireland instilled in me a deep-rooted passion for farming, which has only intensified over the years. My journey in agriculture has taken me […]
I joined Promar in 2011, after graduating from Harper Adams University in 2011 with a BSc (Hons) in Agri-Food with Marketing and Business Studies. As a member of the Agri-Food team I delivered a range of projects. These included evaluating Ukraine’s dairy industry, assessing apple growing in New Zealand, and analysing the red-meat sector on Orkney. […]
My career in agriculture began with a bachelor’s degree in animal science, at the University of Nottingham. I graduated in 2018 with a BSc (Hons), and then completed a PhD in improving UK heifer rearing efficiency. Following my PhD studies I spent a year in New Zealand, gaining practical experience in calf rearing, sheep & […]
Testimonials
“Garry Kidner is our Promar farm business consultant, he works alongside us, formulating rations, preparing budget forecasts and monitoring business performance. The FBA package is excellent for providing comparison to budget and to previous years as well as generating KPI’S for benchmarking. We regard his input as vital to our farming success.”
Lyncoln
“Charlotte visits us once a month, to complete our VAT return for us. On this visit she ensures our accounts are up to date and accurate and prints out reports to help us to construct our forward cashflow plan. Charlotte also sends the information over to our Promar consultant Emma Thompson, who then uses the data to assist us with making management decisions, and to our accountant at the end of the year to build the base of our tax accounts. I would highly recommend Promar to anyone wanting to grow and develop their business.”
Jones HFE Agriculture
“Charlotte has been coming to us for the past 3 and a half years, she provides a highly efficient service, completing our VAT returns and year end accounts. After each monthly visit she sends the data over to our accountant so they are able to complete quarterly tax accounts. More recently Charlotte introduced us to Mark Roue who we now have as our consultant, helping us drive the business forward. Charlotte and Mark work closely together to ensure the visits are effective and that the relevant information is shared with each other.”
Richard Hockenhull
“We use Andrew as a sounding board for our business. He provides detailed financial assessments and projections for the business and this helps us to challenge and question our decision making at every opportunity. We would have no hesitation in recommending Andrew’s services to other farmers.”