Stockfree Farming
Arable Advisor/Agronomist
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About Us:
Stockfree Farming is a charity working with farmers and crofters across the UK and Republic of Ireland who want to explore what their land could do without livestock.
We provide free, confidential, practical support, from initial conversations through to transition planning, business modelling, funding support, and introductions to farmers who have already made similar changes. Our role is to help people explore their options and develop realistic, financially viable pathways towards stockfree enterprises.
Farmers engage with us at different stages of their journey. Some are simply curious about the possibilities, while others are actively planning a transition. Many continue to operate conventional farming businesses while exploring alternatives. Whatever their starting point, we provide impartial, confidential support that enables informed decision-making and practical next steps.
The Role:
Our advisory team consists of 15 specialists with expertise across a wide range of land management disciplines, 11 of whom are farmers or growers themselves.
We are seeking an experienced Arable Advisor/Agronomist to join our advisory team to provide specialist support to farmers and crofters exploring stockfree arable production.
This is a flexible, freelance role on a project-by-project basis. Advisors are engaged only when their expertise is required, making the role particularly well suited to someone already working in the sector who would like to contribute their knowledge alongside their existing commitments.
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Demand for support is occasional and variable, depending on farmer enquiries and location.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will vary between projects, but are likely to include:
- Liaising with farmers, crofters and landowners, and Stockfree Farming staff.
- Conducting on-farm site visits to assess opportunities and discuss practical options.
- Providing technical advice on stockfree arable production across conventional and organic systems.
- Preparing concise written reports and recommendations.
- Supporting farmers to develop the knowledge, infrastructure and business planning needed for successful stockfree arable enterprises.
- Advising on crop choices, rotations and management approaches appropriate to individual holdings.
- Helping farmers explore routes to market for arable crops.
- Working collaboratively with other members of the advisory team where projects require input from multiple disciplines.
About You:
We're looking for someone with practical experience and a collaborative approach to supporting farmers.
You will ideally have:
- A passion for arable farming and stockfree food production and land management.
- Extensive practical knowledge of diverse arable cropping systems and how they can be managed without livestock inputs.
- Experience of growing arable crops and an understanding of routes to market.
- Strong communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly.
- Field-based experience and a good understanding of UK agricultural policy and legislation.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.
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We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who are farmers or growers themselves, or who have significant practical experience in commercial arable production.
Professional qualifications such as BASIS and FACTS are desirable but are not essential. We place greater value on practical experience, sound technical knowledge and the ability to work constructively with farmers.
Successful advisors combine technical expertise with excellent listening skills, working alongside farmers to develop practical, financially viable options that reflect each business's goals and circumstances.
£250 per half-day (freelance consultancy basis), plus agreed travel expenses.
Application information:
To apply, please send your CV together with a brief summary outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining the Stockfree Farming advisory team to rebecca@stockfreefarming.org
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