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Dan Jones

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Dan Jones

Associate Partner | Northampton

Dan specialises in farm management and agronomy, providing strategic and practical advice to clients across the East Midlands. As a qualified BASIS, FACTS, and BETA Conservation Management advisor, Dan delivers clear, tailored guidance on crop production, business planning, contract farming arrangements, and environmental stewardship schemes.

Dan is a full member of the Association of Independent Crop Consultants (AICC) and serves on the council of the Institute of Agricultural Management (IAgrM).

Prior to entering the field of farm consultancy, Dan gained extensive international experience. He spent a year working on a large-scale cropping and cattle operation in Kansas, USA, followed by three years in Western Australia’s agricultural industry. Dan split his time between harvest and seeding across a 17,000-acre arable enterprise, as well as mustering on a nine million-acre cattle station in the Kimberly region, home to over 100,000 head of cattle. In 2021, Dan worked the 2021 vintage at a Margaret River winery.

Outside of work, Dan runs his own flock of Exlana sheep and enjoys skiing, cycling, and walking.

Dan's Thoughts

Toby Eve

Toby Eve

Oct, 10 2026
Drones in Agriculture

Drones are becoming an increasingly visible part of the agricultural technology landscape. Their potential extends well beyond aerial photography. Used correctly, drones can help farmers and advisers identify variation, investigate problems more quickly and make better-informed decisions. However, the value of any new technology depends on whether it solves a genuine problem, fits existing work […]

Robert Gazely

Robert Gazely

Oct, 10 2026
Health & Safety Bulletin – October 2026

Each quarter, we update you on industry news, topical issues, and safety alerts with the aim of supporting you in achieving best practice on your farm or estate. This edition begins with a special article on fertiliser storage and the requirements of NAMOS regulations. It then looks at the hazards of, and best practice for, […]

Louise Petrakas

Louise Petrakas

Oct, 10 2026
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Free on-farm training this winter: LENs farmer workshops with Ceres Rural

Ceres Rural is hosting four free on-farm training days this November and December as part of the Landscape Enterprise Networks (LENs) Farmer Training Programme. Whether you are already involved with LENs or not, the days are designed for anyone interested in regenerative farming, natural capital and environmental markets. Each event is led by specialists from […]

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