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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.

Dan's Thoughts

Dan Matthews

Dan Matthews

Jun, 06 2026
Alternative Crops: Diversifying Rotations for Profitability and Resilience 

As growers continue to review rotations and look for alternatives to traditional break crops, interest in specialist and alternative crops is growing. Challenges associated with oilseed rape establishment, particularly the ongoing impact of cabbage stem flea beetle, have prompted many businesses to reassess their rotational options. While beans, peas and other pulse crops remain important break crop choices, […]

Rosie Uden

Rosie Uden

Jun, 06 2026
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SFI 2026 Guide: Ceres Rural Explains Changes, Payment Cuts & Easy Wins

With the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI 2026) now underway, farmers across England are facing a more competitive and more restrictive scheme than in previous years. While payment reductions and new limits have rightly attracted attention, recent clarification from Defra has also provided greater certainty in several important areas.   For many businesses, the focus is now shifting […]

Richard Means

Richard Means

Jun, 06 2026
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Ceres Group Opens New Office in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Strengthening Our Presence Across East Anglia Ceres Group has recently opened a new office in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, further strengthening our presence across East Anglia, including Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. This expansion reinforces our commitment to supporting landowners, rural businesses and property clients across the East of England. The region has long been a […]

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