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Marcus Fox

I am a general agricultural consultant based in the Kendal office, covering the Northwest of England. I focus on providing 1:1 advice on government grants schemes, carbon planning, business cash flows and dairy herd management. I have spent the last twelve months delivering DEFRA’s Future Farm Resilience project; providing carbon reports, business reviews and agri-environmental advice to farmers. I have worked closely with Oxbury Bank to develop business plans for new entrants and carbon mitigation reports. As a dairy specialist, with a background in cattle breeding, I submit articles regularly for Milk Manager News. I have also provided advice videos relating to dairy fertility and reducing dairy emissions for ADAS and Farming for a Better Climate.

As a BASIS-qualified advisor, I have a good understanding of how to manage soils in a sustainable way to maximise soil health and biology. Having completed a certificate in dairy herd management, I have sound knowledge of all aspects of herd management, from cow health and nutrition to financial planning. With over 10 years of experience advising on a variety of farming systems, in both current and previous job roles, I recognise the challenges faced by farm businesses regarding changing regulations, policies and environmental concerns. As such, I have used this knowledge to help farm businesses adapt to meet the demands of a changing agricultural industry. Having previously run a reproductive management service, along with prior experience as a breeding advisor, I have developed a specialism in dairy fertility and genetics. As such, I have delivered training and workshops to farmers and industry professionals, to help develop sustainable breeding programs to maximise herd genetics for improved profitability and lower greenhouse gas emissions.