Rural Development & Extension Services

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We can provide expertise across a range of rural development topics and have a particularly strong capability in socio-economics, agro-tourism and farm diversification.  We are able to undertake SME work in rural areas.

Our senior staff have a very strong background in the full process of agricultural extension having served in and managed the UK’s national extension services.  Our consultants are skilled in extension policy, management and methodology relating to advisory, promotional and training services.  We are particularly experienced in the policy issues associated with the transfer of funding of such services from government to industry sources.

We are able to provide advice direct to farmers through the DEFRA Farm Business Advice Scheme through the local Business Links in Yorkshire, the North East and the South West of England.