Business Solutions

Business Solutions

Business Solutions

We're the growers of your business

We have a reputation for helping landowners and farmers identify and evolve opportunities for success. We run farms, we manage farms, and we develop farming businesses for clients across the country. The innovative and sustainable solutions that we propose are always designed to support long term farm performance.

Our deep know-how and forward-thinking practices can help you grow your business whilst protecting the environments in which you operate.

And through our established membership scheme, you can access our buying power and our advisory services to bring real commercial value to your year-round operations. Find out about being a Sentry member here.

Agreements

Agreements

Consultancy, production and management of the wide range of agreements farmers and landowners need for occupying farmland such as Rents, Tenancy, Contract Farming, Conservation, and Licencing.

Business Planning

Business Planning

Planning for the day-to-day, we offer expertise in budget planning, cashflow and risk and investment analysis to optimise the financial performance of agricultural operations.

Planning for the future, we develop practical business plans, navigate succession challenges, and implement strategies for sustainable long-term viability of rural enterprises.

Compliance Assistance

Compliance Assistance

Crucial to sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship, we lead Nutrient, Manure and Soil Management Plans to ensure that activities and operations comply to regulatory and legal requirements and negative impacts on ecosystems are minimised.

Diversification and Added Value Advice and Support

Diversification and Added Value Advice and Support

From Farm Shops to Solar Energy, we offer strategic planning, market analysis, and practical solutions to explore and implement additional revenue streams or alternative ventures beyond traditional farming activities.

Estate and Property Management

Estate and Property Management

We manage overall strategic operations to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the estate alongside landlord services where we handle the practicalities of lettings management and maintenance of estate assets.

Farm Appraisal and Due Diligence Consultancy

Farm Appraisal and Due Diligence Consultancy

We help clients make informed decisions in agricultural investments, acquisitions and sales. Our in-depth knowledge of agricultural practices combined with our trademark meticulous analysis, delivers thorough and robust assessments.

Financial Support Services

Financial Support Services

Bookkeeping, Payroll and Accountancy credentials are the bedrock of our financial service offering. We are members of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, and management accounts are handled by our qualified agricultural accountancy team.

Every business is different, and we work to understand the financial aspects and objectives of yours providing you full financial visibility.

Funding Applications and Scheme Advice

Funding Applications and Scheme Advice

We provide professional access to grant funding. We guide landowners and farmers through the process starting with the understanding of a funding scheme's regulations and then providing tailored advice on appropriate applications.

We identify eligible options, ecological considerations, regulatory compliance and documentation requirements with a hand-holding service to navigate the accurate completion of applications and the pitfalls of red tape.

Our work in this area includes support for types of funding applications including Countryside Stewardship, Sustainable Farming Incentive, BPS and Capital Grants.

Health and Safety Management Advice

Health and Safety Management Advice

We are committed to ensuring a safe and compliant work environment for your employees while minimising risks and liabilities.

We audit the workplace to identify potential hazards and develop strategies for risk mitigation. This may result in the designing and implementation of robust health and safety policies aligned with local regulations and industry standards.

We provide regular reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with health and safety legislation and standards, providing guidance for necessary adjustments or updates.

We also provide ongoing consultation and support for health and safety queries, offering advice on specific concerns or challenges as they arise.

Project Planning

Project Planning

We offer comprehensive planning advice and application support to entities or organisations seeking to deliver rural projects. Stakeholders can be communities, government entities or individuals.

We have expertise that covers areas such as sustainable land use, infrastructure development and economic diversification.

We also support and advise applicants on best practice community engagement and policy implementation to foster holistic and resilient rural development strategies.