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).


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