Gareth Griffiths

Name

Gareth Griffiths

Location

West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)

Key Specialism

Nutrient management planning, Business analysis, Benchmarking, Control of Agricultural Pollution Regulations, Discussion group facilitation

Sector

Dairy, Beef, Sheep & Arable

Why are you an effective Advisor?

  • Gareth was raised on a mixed dairy, beef & sheep farm in Carmarthenshire and has over 15 years’ experience of working within the agricultural industry both on farms and other professional roles within the industry.
  • A keen, reliable individual with an eye for detail who enjoys helping farming businesses
  • Gareth is FACTS qualified and has a very good understanding of lime, fertiliser & organic manure recommendations as well as soil management for grassland & arable crops and is able to complete nutrient management plans
  • Gareth has worked with a number of discussion groups for almost 8 years and has managed and helped facilitate the groups in order to help members improve their businesses and learn from one another
  • Gareth has business analysis skills that aim to identify business strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement in order to run a profitable and sustainable business
  • Gareth has a very good understanding of The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations and can assist farmers with the relevant record keeping and paperwork requirements
  • Gareth has experience in working on Carbon footprinting and can undertake Carbon audits for farmers 
  • Gareth is fluent in both Welsh and English

Qualifications/Achievements/Experience

  • BSC First Class Honours Degree in Agriculture
  • The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Award for the Best Student of Agriculture at the Institute of Biological, Environmental, and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth University
  • Dr Richard Phillips Agricultural Student Award.  Aberystwyth University
  • FACTS Qualified & Member of the BASIS Professional register
  • Associate member of BIAC (British Institute of Agricultural Consultants)
  • Completed the Succession Facilitation Course with Sian Bushell in 2022.
  • Over 15 years’ experience of working in the agricultural industry  

Top Tip/Quote


  “Agriculture is an industry full of exciting opportunities.  Ensuring your business is profitable and sustainable puts you in a better position to be able to adapt and change if required, and make the most of any opportunities that may arise.  Preparation is key."