Farming consultancy services Devon sounds a bit… corporate, doesn’t it?
Like I’m going to rock up to your yard in shiny shoes, say “synergy” five times, and leave you with a PowerPoint and a headache.
Not here.
I’m about practical, boots-on, “let’s actually fix this” support for farmers across Devon, from Exmoor edges to Mid Devon grassland, and the bits of North Devon where the wind tries to steal your hat and your patience at the same time.
And if you’re looking for local, straight-talking help, Siggs & Co already provides farming consultancy services for Devon and across the South West.
Why Devon farms need consultancy support more than ever
Devon farming is brilliant. It’s also a juggling act.
- Markets move like a ferret on espresso.
- Weather can go from “lovely” to “biblical” in 12 minutes.
- Policy changes often enough to make your head spin.
So if you feel like you’re doing 100 jobs at once, you are. And that’s exactly why farming consultancy services Devon can be the difference between “getting by” and “actually thriving”.
What I mean by “farming consultancy” (in human language)
Consultancy isn’t magic.
It’s just someone experienced standing next to you, looking at the numbers, the system, the soil, the schemes, and saying:
“Right. Here’s what’s working. Here’s what’s leaking money. And here’s what we do next.”
At Siggs & Co, our services are built around modern farm reality, strategy and admin, because you need both to win.
What you get with Farming Consultancy Services Devon
Here’s what farmers usually want help with (and honestly, it’s the stuff that either makes money or stops you losing it):
1) Farm business planning that doesn’t live in a drawer
A business plan is only useful if it helps you make decisions.
AHDB talks about planning your current situation, your aims, and the financial bits that shape your choices, which is exactly the point.
So we look at:
- enterprise margins (what’s paying its way and what’s basically a charity project)
- cashflow (the “can we actually afford this?” question)
- risk (weather, price, tenancy, labour, timing, the lot)
That’s the bread and butter of farming consultancy services Devon.
2) Government schemes support (so you don’t miss money you’re entitled to)
Schemes can be great. They can also be a maze built by someone who hates farmers and loves forms.
In England, key scheme guidance sits with the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) and Defra. If you’re applying, updating business details, or just trying to stay on top of what’s needed, these official pages matter:
- Rural Payments Agency (RPA)
- Update details in the Rural Payments service
- Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) guidance
- Countryside Stewardship guidance
My job is to help you pick what fits your farm (not just what looks good on paper), then get the admin right so you’re not sweating at deadline time.
That’s farming consultancy services Devon in a nutshell: less stress, more control, fewer nasty surprises.
3) Compliance and risk reduction (aka “keep the money you’ve earned”)
Penalties hurt. Not just financially, emotionally too.
Because it’s never “I tried to be dodgy.” It’s usually “I didn’t realise that needed recording” or “that field’s been like that since 1998.”
We help you build a simple system so if an inspection happens, you’re ready, not scrambling like a headless chicken on roller skates.
4) Nutrient, manure and soil planning (without guessing)
Soils are like people. If you ignore them, they get grumpy.
With good soil and nutrient planning, you can tighten costs, improve output, and reduce environmental risk, especially important in catchments with extra sensitivity.
Where relevant, Natural England’s published principles around nutrients and neutrality are a useful reference point for the bigger picture in England.
Why “local” matters for Farming Consultancy Services Devon
Devon isn’t one type of farming.
You’ve got:
- upland systems near Exmoor
- mixed farms juggling enterprises
- dairy blocks where every 0.1% matters
- tenancies, commons, stewardship parcels, tricky mapping
Local knowledge means I’m not shocked when you say, “That field only dries out in August… for about six minutes.”
And if you want the quick version of where we’re based: Siggs & Co is in East Knowstone, South Molton, Devon, properly local.
How to know if you actually need farming consultancy
If any of these feel familiar, farming consultancy services Devon will pay for themselves:
- You’re not sure which enterprises are truly profitable
- You dread anything that involves “RPA”, “SFI”, or “portal login”
- You’re doing admin at 10pm and calling it “quiet time”
- You’re considering investment but don’t trust the numbers
- You want a plan for the next 12–36 months, not just “survive this week”
Work with Siggs & Co
If you want farming consultancy services Devon that are practical, friendly, and built around your farm (not someone else’s spreadsheet), start here:
Contact us
If you want to chat through your situation (no pressure, no waffle), get in touch.
Siggs & Co Ltd
East Knowstone, South Molton, EX36 4DZ, United Kingdom
Phone: 01398 392011
Email: hello@siggsandco.com
Contact form: https://www.siggsandco.com/contact/
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FAQs
What do farming consultancy services in Devon usually include?
Typically: business planning, scheme support, compliance help, and practical improvements to boost profit and reduce risk, tailored to your farm.
Can you help with SFI and Countryside Stewardship?
Yes. We work from the official guidance and help you choose actions that fit your land and workload, then get the admin right.
Do you only work with Devon farms?
Devon is home turf, but we also support farms across Somerset and the wider South West (and beyond when it makes sense).
Where are you based?
East Knowstone, South Molton (EX36 4DZ).
Farming consultancy services Devon should feel like having an extra brain on the business, one that likes numbers, reads the rules, and helps you make decisions with confidence.