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Dan Jones

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Dan Jones

Associate | 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.

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John Price

John Price

Jun, 06 2025
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Increased payment rates for higher level stewardship

HIGHER LEVEL STEWARDSHIP (HLS) PAYMENT RATES INCREASE The Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) payment rates are set to increase for the first time in over a decade, with a £30 million investment aimed at aligning these rates with the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) and Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) schemes. The new rates will be effective […]

Toby Eve

Toby Eve

May, 05 2025
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Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025: Opening Soon!

Defra has now confirmed that the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2025, will open for application on 29 May 2025 and will close at midday on 10 July 2025. In preparation for the application window, Defra has released further detail on items that will be funded this year. Similar to last year’s offer the […]

George Badger

George Badger

Apr, 04 2025
Ceres Group Respond to: UK Land Use Framework Consultation

Ceres Group Respond To: UK Land Use Framework Consultation The UK Government recently consulted on a Land Use Framework for England, seeking views on how land can be used to balance competing demands including food production, environmental outcomes and development. Ceres Group submitted a public response during the consultation phase, drawing on our experience across […]

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