Three new offices are being opened by Ceres Group in Northampton, Newbury and Stamford to meet increased demand.
Targeted expansion means the team can meet the continued and increasingly urgent need for independent advice, says managing partner Charlie Ireland, who highlights the on-going challenges and economic uncertainty faced by many.
“Pressures on the Agricultural Budget, sluggish markets and a lack of detail about future levels of funding are creating a perfect storm for farming and associated businesses,” he says.
“With cash flows affected and confidence at an all-time low, there’s huge demand for good advice, strategic direction and consultancy services that help these businesses make plans for a profitable future.”
For many, that means striking a balance between productivity and sustainability, while seeking new opportunities and income streams, he adds.
“These are the issues that our team of qualified consultants are dealing with daily, on both small family-owned farms and in much larger organisations. It makes sense to expand our reach.”
The three new sites take Ceres Group to a total of eight offices. Existing locations include Shrewsbury, Chelmsford, Norwich, Saffron Walden and Oxford.
