Name

Stuart Jones 

Location

Anglesey

Key Specialism

Farm infrastructure, Advice and compliance with environmental regulations.

Sector

  • Dairy
  • Beef
  • Sheep

Why are you an effective Advisor?

  • As well as being an active dairy, beef and sheep farmer in Wales with a regulatory background in environmental compliance, Stuart tries to give a practical approach through technical consultancy to find the right solution that works on farm.
  • Technical expertise in the requirements of the Control of Agricultural Pollution Regulations and other legislation has given Stuart the ability to deliver technically correct, legally compliant advice.
  • Stuart offers business-focused solutions, understanding the need for investment in farm infrastructure and its economic implications on the farming business.
  • Stuart has worked on beef/sheep to dairy conversion projects in the UK and NZ and understands the challenges with farm expansion including housing, slurry handling and silage storage on farm. 

Qualifications/Achievements/Experience

  • Agriculture BSc (Hons) Harper Adams University
  • Continuing practical experience managing dairy, beef and sheep farms in Wales
  • Past regulatory experience working for Natural Resources Wales
  • Overseas dairy experience working in Southland, NZ 

Top Tip/Quote

“Every problem has a solution; sometimes it just needs another perspective.”