Agriculture
10 agriculture consultants
Each of these ten agriculture consultants works independently or as a principal or owner of a consulting practice focused on farming and agribusiness. Readers can learn how an agriculture consultant approaches crop production, farm business decisions and agribusiness projects for different kinds of clients.
Professionals to explore
01—10Dennis Thompson
LinkedInExperience: Agricultural Development Consultant · Dennis Thompson LLC
Agricultural Development Consultant at Dennis Thompson LLC since 2013; he also lists current roles as Consultant Liberia at Seed Programs International/FarmCredit Illinois/SIU,Carbondale (since 2014) and Quality Consultant Agricultural Research and Stewardship at Critereon (since 2013). His profile says his approach integrates science-based technology with naturalistic social research techniques to develop practical solutions for clients.
Dr. Devendra Pal Singh
LinkedInExperience: Principal Advisor (Agriculture and Agribusiness) · Freelancer
Freelance Principal Advisor (Agriculture and Agribusiness) since 2024, and former Team Leader, Technology Package Adoption Study in GIZ Project 'Prosoil' in M.P. and Maharashtra at Global AgriSystem (2023–2024) and Senior Consultant at WRMS Global (2019–2022). His profile headline lists agribusiness advisory topics including digital agriculture, AI in agriculture, agronomy, crop health, seeds and commercial farming.
Keith Norman
LinkedInExperience: Independent Consultant · Keith Norman Consultancy Ltd
Independent Consultant at Keith Norman Consultancy Ltd since 2018, specialising in agritech and crop production according to his profile. He was formerly Technical Director at Velcourt Limited (1989–2018), Board advisor at Hummingbird Technologies Ltd (2016–2022) and Senior Technical Manager at Booker Farming (1984–1989), and his profile cites an honours degree in agriculture specialising in crop production.
Mick van Hasselt
LinkedInExperience: Independent Consultant & Owner · AgriPowa Consulting Ltd.
Independent Consultant & Owner at AgriPowa Consulting Ltd. since 2022 and Climate Smart Advisor, Propcom Nigeria at Palladium: Make It Possible since 2023. His profile describes him as an agribusiness advisor who works with commercial farming businesses and agribusiness operators, mainly in large-scale production and processing, and lists tree crops and horticulture such as avocado, macadamia and tea.
Neil Miller
LinkedInExperience: Independent Consultant · Self Employed
Independent consultant since 2024, and former Lead Agriculture and Livelihoods Technical Advisor at Tearfund (2019–2024), Conservation Agriculture Technical Advisor at Canadian Food Grains Bank / Mennonite Central Committee (2014–2019) and Crop Consultant Vice President at Agri-Business Consultants, Inc. (1993–2003). His profile says his career has included work with small-scale farmers in the developing world.
Paul Bertels
LinkedInExperience: Principal, Senior Agricultural Consultant · Farmgate Insights, LLC
Principal, Senior Agricultural Consultant at Farmgate Insights, LLC since 2018 and Owner Operator (Corn, soybean and cattle operations) at Paul Bertels Farms since 1998. He was formerly Vice President, Production & Sustainability (2015–2017) and Vice President, Production & Utilization (2010–2015) at the National Corn Growers Association, and his profile says he is committed to helping farmers and the industry move forward together.
Richard Stone-Wigg
LinkedInExperience: Agricultural Consultant · Agstone Consultants Ltd
Agricultural Consultant at Agstone Consultants Ltd since 2023 and former General Manager at Lachlan Kenya Ltd (2000–2024). His profile says that after more than 30 years in the East & Central Africa agricultural input sector he set up as an independent consultant, and that he advocates innovation, green chemistry, precision crop nutrition and soil health.
Robert Mark Lawson
LinkedInExperience: Agricultural Consultant · Independent Consultant
Independent Agricultural Consultant since 2019, and former Corn Yield and Stress Lead (2007–2013) and Trait Integration and MultiSeason Programs Lead (1999–2007) at Monsanto Company and Soybean Breeding Lead at DEKALB Genetics (1984–1999). His profile cites 40 years of experience in field crop agriculture from early-stage product development through commercialization, including developing new crop varieties and hybrids.
Russell McKenzie
LinkedInExperience: Independent Agronomy Farm Management Consultant · RBM Ag.
Independent Agronomy Farm Management Consultant at RBM Ag. since 2023, Board Member at AHDB - Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board since 2019, and former Farms Manager at D J Tebbit/John Sheard Farms (2010–2022). His profile lists contract farming and agronomy, farm business analysis and crop establishment advice, and a 2014 Nuffield Scholarship researching success with no-till.
Thomas Fairhurst
LinkedInExperience: Owner · Tropical Crop Consultants Limited
Owner of Tropical Crop Consultants Limited since 2008 and former Director of Agriculture at Cargill (2003–2008) and Director, East and Southeast Asia Programs at International Plant Nutrition Institute (1996–2003). His profile says he has worked in tropical agriculture for over forty years, mostly with oil palm, and also with other tree crops, rice and maize.
Choose the right perspective
Match the consultant's crops, climate and region to your own operation, since advice for tropical tree crops, row crops and arable farms differs sharply. Ask whether they will work hands-on in the field or advise management on strategy and business analysis.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01Which changes to our crop plan or inputs would most improve margin per acre next season?
- 02How would you evaluate whether a new agritech tool is worth adopting on our farms?
- 03What data should we collect to benchmark our farm business against similar operations?
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