Consultants

In this list of Corporate Members of the Institution practising as Consultant Agricultural Engineers, the information has been provided by the consultants themselves. Please contact them directly if you need more information.


  • Mr P C Baker IEng CEnv FIAgrE
    Ty Pellaf
    Bont Newydd
    St Asaph
    Conwy
    LL17 0HH
    01745 583741
    01745 583741

    Thirty-six years professional experience in the agribusiness and SME sectors, with geographical coverage in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Participation in, and successful implementation of, a varied portfolio of integrated projects, covering agricultural production, agribusiness development, mergers and acquisitions, enterprise restructuring, post-harvest technology, food processing, packaging, trading structures, value-chains, marketing networks, supply-chain management, market information systems and distribution channels. Formulation and development of sustainable economic growth initiatives. Development and management of comprehensive institutional strengthening, capacity building and training programmes. Managing Director/Team Leader/Senior Advisor on six large international projects, encompassing technical, environmental,institutional, social, financial, legislative, regulatory, strategic and policy considerations.


  • Mr R C Balls AMIAgrE
    24A Bedford Road
    Houghton Conquest
    Bedford
    MK45 3LS
    01234 741846
    01234 741846

    Post harvest engineering of temperate fruit, vegetables and potatoes in UK and overseas. Investigation and solution of problems in stores and produce drying/cooling systems. Design of produce packaging and primary food processing facilities to meet national and customer's standards in food quality and hygiene requirements, including disposal systems for packing and processing wastes. Selection of equipment and facilities involved in farm diversification into food and drinks production, including novel processes. Design of specialist and novel equipment in all areas of horticulture. Co-developer of high voltage weed electrocution systems. Expert witness in the above areas.


  • Mr P S Barton IEng FIAgrE
    3071/18 Moore Avenue
    West Lindfield
    NSW 2071
    Australia
    +61 04 1200 7706

    Implements, tractors and automotive design and development. Manufacturing technology, industrial engineering. Feasibility studies, Training courses. Expert witness. Patent work. Mechanisation programs. Extensive overseas experience. Animal traction. Project management. Preparation of project proposals.


  • Mr R A Boak CEng MIAgrE
    80 Upper Road
    Shrewsbury
    SY3 9JP
    01743 367660
    07805 650722

    30 years of professional experience as an agricultural engineer and hydrogeologist. Particular expertise in: water resources planning and policy; groundwater development, management and protection; small-scale rural water supplies, including rainwater harvesting; borehole design, construction and test pumping; groundwater abstraction licensing; groundwater/surface water interaction; and assessment of the environmental effects of groundwater abstraction. Extensive international experience, with a strong focus on Africa, and Swahili-speaking as a result. Chartered Geologist in addition to Chartered Engineer.


  • Mr J M Boydell IEng MIAgrE
    21 Jockey Bank
    Ironbridge
    Shropshire
    TF8 7PD
    01952 432429
    07860 748779

    Consulting and Investigating Forensic Engineer; 45 years "hands-on" Agricultural Machinery, General Engineering, Management and Construction Site Experience, including 17 years in professional practice investigating and reporting on over 450 Personal Injury, Industrial Accident and contentious Technical and Design matters, Machine failures, Troubleshooting, Product and Public Liability, Fitness for Purpose, Slips and Trips, Falls, Health & Safety Audits and Training. Professional details held in Law Society Directory of Expert Witnesses, UK Register of Expert Witnesses, APIL Register of Expert Witnesses and on the database of the Academy of Experts as a practising member and qualified mediator; trained in new CPR and single joint expert appointments and with substantial Court experience as an Expert Witness. Member of BIAC (British Institute of Agricultural Consultants).


  • Mr W R Butterworth CEnv FIAgrE
    Land Network
    International Ltd
    15 Kingsmanor Wharf
    Devizes
    Wiltshire
    SN10 2ES
    01380 730413
    07950 037153
    01380 730413

    Front line experience in developing and managing waste recycling to land for farm, forestry and reclamation. Extensive experience in strategic marketing in many industries, especially agricultural equipment, chemicals, materials handling. Special experience in distribution and promotion. Feasibility studies, Business Plans, Manufacturing Plans, JIT, Market Research. Expert witness, Patent work. Litigation. Arbitration. Machine testing. Environmental assessments. Experience in FSU countries.


  • Dr L G Campbell CEng CEnv FIAgrE
    2 Kirkwood Drive
    South Hills Subdivision
    Tisa
    Cebu City 6000
    Cebu
    Philippines

    Consultant in Bio-resources Engineering available for short-term assignments in project identification, design, development and management related to: (a) Rural infrastructure and land and water engineering including land development, feeder roads, village water supplies and irrigation and drainage systems; (b) Natural resources and catchment rehabilitation, development, management and conservation; and (c) Tropical crops and livestock production and primary processing systems.


  • Mr S D Cartmel IEng MIAgrE
    Grisedale
    Stafford Road
    Penkridge
    Stafford
    ST19 5AX
    01785 712690
    07720 287601

    Operator and technician training services for the agricultural engineering and associated industries; Health & Safety training and advisory service including risk assessment; expert witness and accident investigation support service; technical author.


  • Dr W C T Chamen CEng CEnv FIAgrE
    Church Close Cottage
    Maulden
    Bedford
    MK45 2AU
    01525 405121
    07714 206048

    Consultancy for and facilitation of controlled traffic farming systems. Design and technology transfer in the areas of engineering, agriculture and the environment. Sourcing and presentation of information in new and existing technologies with appropriately targeted documentation.


  • Mr J R Christie IEng FIAgrE
    Rivendell
    15 Westcrook Way
    Crook of Devon
    Kinross
    KY13 0PH
    01577 840607
    07732 924092
    01577 840607

    Advice on design, evaluation, selection, operation, maintenance and repair of equipment used for forestry, forest road building, and timber processing. Compliance with Legislation, International and British Standards and good industry practice. The advice offered will be based on a background which includes research, design, test, development, mass-production, operation and repair of Agricultural, Civil and Off-road equipment. Forestry Commission duties included building skylines, skidders, ploughing tractors and tracked harvesters. The remit also covered responsibility for safe repair procedures, compliance with ISO9002 and ISO14001, production of Environmental Policy, lecturing HSE inspectors and advising various BSI Committees on mechanised forestry.


  • Dr M J Cooper CEng CEnv FIAgrE
    5 Northwick Close
    Northwick
    Worcester
    WR3 7EF
    01905 457809
    07950 828262

    Specialist in work equipment and machinery safety. Particular interests: * risk assessment methods and techniques * off-road vehicle safety (including fork lift trucks) * role of human error in accident causation. Consultancy and expert opinion work undertaken


  • Mr E H Elwes IEng MIAgrE
    Yew Tree Cottage
    Bushley Green
    Tewkesbury
    Gloucestershire
    GL20 6JB
    01684 294316
    01684 291545

    A German, French and English speaking qualified engineer with vast knowledge and experience of European markets and extensive commercial, contractual and legal experience. Focused on new business development and marketing in all aspects. Recent activities include selling German vehicle components and engineering to vehicle builders and operators Europe wide. Negotiating EU distribution/representation agreements for German/Australian/Canadian manufacturers. Organising trade show stands, trade missions into and out of UK. Sourcing in UK and Europe for foreign companies. Locating foreign innovative products for UK companies to distribute in UK. Managing licence agreement networks in Europe.


  • Mr J V Fox HonFIAgrE
    Herons' Reach
    Beeches Walk
    Tiddington
    Stratford-upon-Avon
    Warwickshire
    CV37 7AT
    jvfox@aol.com
    01789 293303
    07979 790815
    01789 297354

    Extensive experience of the design, development, manufacture and marketing of agricultural and industrial equipment, product evaluation and test, patent applications and disputes, warranty and public liability claims and litigation, personal injury and damage claims, business organisation and management for profit. Surveys, studies, technical reports, expert witness reports, executive action. Business aviation experience. Fluent French.


  • Mr M G Kay CEng FIAgrE
    RTCS Ltd,
    Moorland House
    10 Hayway
    Rushden
    Northamptonshire
    NN10 6AG
    01427 717629
    01427 717624

    I am an independent agricultural water management consultant and a writer/editor who specialises in knowledge transfer; who understands natural resources development and environmental issues; can write good, plain English in an interesting and informative style; critically synthesize issues from a range of sources, organize and run meetings, workshops, and conferences; and produce well presented communication materials โ€“ documents, booklets, and websites โ€“ on time and in budget. Clients include donor agencies, government, and private sector organisations โ€“ AfDB Tunis, ASARECA Nairobi, Booker Tate Ltd, Cranfield University, DfID, FAO, IFAD, IHE Delft, ILRI Wageningen, Imperial College London, Kilimo Trust Kampala, UK Irrigation Association, UNCTAD, World Bank, and Wye College London.


  • Mr S A Kenny IEng MIAgrE
    Parkhouse Farm
    Harbottle
    Morpeth
    Northumberland
    NE65 7BD
    01669 650250
    07836 675966

    Over 20 years experience advising farmers, landowners and land agents on farm improvement schemes and rural building projects. Projects have included new East Coast Port, 200 pig an hour abattoir, packhouses and chill stores, beef units, dairy units, grain stores, farm building conversions, irrigation reservoirs, amenity lakes, land drainage and water supplies. Bureau service for landowners, land agents for GIS mapping.


  • Dr A N Marchant CEng FIAgrE
    Ooty
    Hurst Lane
    Weald
    Sevenoaks
    Kent
    TN14 6PR
    01626 834059
    01626 832115

    Glasshouse engineering design (commercial, garden centre and amenity) and project management, including planning permission, internal transport systems and container benching. Combined heat and power (CHP) systems, heating, irrigation, computer control.


  • Mr J P Middleton CEng MIAgrE
    Engineering Solutions (U)Ltd
    Plot 7, Spring Close
    PO Box 25349
    Kampala
    Uganda
    +256 312 264221
    +256 772 701239
    +256 41 4347208

    Mechanisation planning and machinery specifications for tropical agriculture and forestry. Design and development of agricultural trailers and farm machinery. Design and installation of post harvest crop handling and processing plants. Design of irrigation and water management systems. Preparation and assessment of project proposals. Training courses and literature for operators and maintenance personnel. Project management for tractor rehabilitation, rural road maintenance and land development projects.


  • Mr A C Newbold CEng MIAgrE
    Killington Hall
    Killington
    Carnforth
    Lancashire
    LA6 2HA
    0845 4900 143
    07753 612294
    0845 652 2327

    Machinery safety, particularly CE marking, European Product standards, especially with grain handling and drying equipment. Machine risk assessment. Accident investigation with reference to machine safety and compliance with EU legislation. Expert witness with regard to industrial accidents involving machinery and human error. Overseas consultancy undertaken.


  • Eur Ing J Newton CEng CEnv FIAgrE
    Les Renaudies
    Nantheuil de Thiviers
    24800
    France
    +33 5 53523533

    Rural development specialist with over 20 years overseas experience in Africa, Asia/Pacific and CIS. Project/programme identification, formulation, implementation and evaluation. Integrated rural development, community participation, institutional strengthening & microprojects. Water sector, rural infrastructure, irrigation. International procurement for works, goods and services.


  • Mr R C Osborne CEng FIAgrE
    80 Throckmorton Road
    Alcester
    Warwickshire
    B49 6QJ
    01789 763509

    Technical writing, Instruction Manual preparation, Digital illustrating, Risk Assessments, Safety Standards, CE Marking issues, Design Appraisals, Technical Reports, 3D visualisation, Internet Searches, Patent Application drafts, etc. Qualified in Mechanical Engineering with 30 years product design experience within manufacturing environment of fabricated structures, hydraulics and control systems. Specialist knowledge of many arable and vegetation control products.


  • Mr R J Painting IEng MIAgrE
    Westbourn Cottage
    51 Dauntsey
    Chippenham
    Wiltshire
    SN15 4HN
    01249 890317
    01249 892323

    Muck, Slurry, Sewage and Dirty Water Analysis. Soil nitrogen analysis. Bird control and damage reduction.


  • Mr R T Pringle CEng MIAgrE
    59 Abergeldie Road
    Aberdeen
    AB10 6ED
    01224 574493

    Potato Storage and Packing: - Storage facility design; troubleshooting in existing stores; advice on shipment of seed; farm and web based store climate monitoring and analysis; courses for store managers and potato packers; litigation work. Agricultural engineering: - General agricultural engineering, including farm fencing, mechanisation and mechanisation management, bulb drying and crop storage. Municipal and Industrial waste: - Separation and composting garden and catering wastes; developing new waste treatment facilities; monitoring performance of composting and separation plant; developing policies for waste treatment, waste minimisation and recycling. Sustainable technologies: - Minimisation of energy and resource use and developing carbon neutral policies. Integration of sustainable development into project planning. Environmental management systems for small businesses.


  • Mr D E H Pullen CEng MIAgrE
    Brinkburn House
    16 Church Street
    Scothern
    Lincoln
    LN2 2UA
    01673 862278
    07766 714650
    01573 863102

    Expert witness reports on all aspects of machinery and plant operation, performance, warranties and safety. Consultancy in agricultural mechanisation, crop storage and processing, agricultural engineering, environmental and rural development sectors including international experience. Project and product development, product commercialisation, branding, asset finance, business planning for new ventures. Management of sales development including targeting prospects, developing new services, sales planning and implementing sales management software. Quality assurance for ISO 9001 certification, key result performance monitoring, staff reporting and professional development. Presentational skills include participative training techniques. An experienced speaker and presenter at conferences and seminars.


  • Mr D J Roe IEng CEnv MIAgrE
    IEP Ltd
    Manor Farm
    Hykeham Road
    Lincoln
    LN6 8AP
    01522 539500
    07787 702816
    07876 865264

    Concept development and direction for capital projects in environment, agriculture, horticulture and amenity applications. Recruitment and management of specialist consultant teams. Legionnaires disease risk assessments and management solutions. Expert witness reports for water systems and machinery. Services offered in the UK, EU and global.


  • Mr P I Ross IEng MIAgrE
    98 Abbotsford Gardens
    Woodford Green
    Essex
    IG8 9HP
    020 8505 9094
    07710 826784
    020 8530 3795

    Project management and technical support for rural development, water, livestock and agricultural production projects in the UK, transition economies and more than 20 countries worldwide. Specialist work areas include: Project management (team leader), rural planning and extension service development, diversification and rural enterprises, business planning, irrigation scheme development maintenance and management, water user association and farmer and herder groups formation, mechanisation and crop production and storage, livestock production and range management, environmental protection, mechanisation and field operations for sugar cane, international procurement.


  • Eur Ing Dr S J Temple CEng FIAgrE
    J F Temple & Son Ltd
    Copys Green Farm
    Wighton
    Norfolk
    NR23 1NY
    01328 820224
    01328 820224

    Instrumentation and control systems for agricultural and post harvest systems, including grain and produce stores in Europe, tea and tobacco worldwide. Drying modelling and control. Design and installation of instrumentation and research facilities overseas. Extensive experience in tea and tobacco post harvest operations. Experience in farm scale anaerobic digestion, including commissioning control systems, instrumentation and plant development.


  • Mr W Waddilove IEng CEnv FIAgrE
    The Hollies
    Priory Road
    Wolston
    Coventry
    West Midlands
    CV8 3FX
    024 7654 4255
    07786 540812

    Production of leaflets, guide books, training and promotional material from concept to completion in a variety of media. Specialist in short and imaginative projects often with modest budgets through all stages of layout, design, DTP and print. Particular expertise in engineering, agriculture, conservation and heritage. Design work includes the IAgrE's portable display unit and their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme.


  • Mr A D Wilcher IEng MIAgrE
    Allertoft
    Bury Road
    Bury
    Huntingdon
    Cambridgeshire
    PE26 1NE
    01487 813336
    07860 344660

    Operations: Energy systems, production, support service engineering, procurement, finance and project management across the Far East. Agricultural project management including forestry, civil engineering with equipment and process design. Intellectual property portfolio management; manufacturing, marketing, technology transfer and financial management. Consulting Member of a UK-based European capital management group. Personal Experience: 20 years business management and development; intellectual property portfolio management specialist; hands-on engineering applied to marketing, finance and procurement through international connections. This follows 10 years product development, manufacturing and marketing based in UK for Europe and USA; prior to this, 10 years major project management in Southern Africa after a 5 years foundation in UK farming.


  • Mr D B Williams CEng MIAgrE
    6 Howard Walk
    Warwick
    Warwickshire
    CV34 6ND
    01926 315326
    07788 992508

    UK and International agribusiness project management. Working experience in 23 countries. Design, inspection, due diligence and feasibility studies on post harvest storage and processing installations and field machinery. Environmental assessment and audits. Evaluation, training and installation of food safety systems. Qualified Expert Witness. Reporting for technical, business and legal purposes.


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