Agricultural Support

Our team of BIP agricultural advisors has been supporting farmers for over 30 years, offering specialist advice to all types of agricultural businesses.

Each of our agricultural advisors has experience in managing their own farm business, so they understand the unique challenges faced by farmers and land managers.

Through our funded agricultural support programmes, which are backed by local authorities and the Government, we provide free support including one-to-one advice with a dedicated advisor, and in-person and online workshops on a range of specialist topics.

In addition to our funded work, we also offer commercial agricultural support at a very competitive hourly rate. Through this commercial work, we can help you apply for government schemes, prepare appraisals to support planning applications, and complete grant applications.

Funded support

Water Wise Farming

We don't currently have any funded support programmes that are accepting new applications. However, you can be the first to hear about new support programmes, upcoming workshops and events, as well as the latest grant and funding news by signing up to receive our newsletter. Simply fill in your details below. You can unsubscribe at any time.

If you're a farmer in the Creedy and West Exe catchment, you could access bespoke, fully-funded support to help you address diffuse pollution and maximise your farm's potential. Benefit from a free slurry or muck test and get advice on land management and funding opportunities.

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Agri Innovation & Support

Are you a farmer exploring diversification or innovative approaches? Or are you looking to strengthen the foundations of your farm business by tackling some of the challenges you’re facing? Whatever your situation, you could benefit from free 1-2-1 advice from a local agri advisor.

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Commercial services

Here are just some of the farm support services we can offer at a competitive hourly rate. Find out more about any of these, or enquire about something else we could help with by getting in touch.

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Agricultural Planning Appraisals

Applying for Agricultural Grants

Apply for National Farm Funding Schemes

Agricultural Planning Appraisals

Two farmers conducting an agricultural planning appraisal

You need to submit a thorough, comprehensive report if you're applying for a planning application. Sit down with one of our experienced consultants, who will provide full step-by-step guidance.

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Devon Elevation Fund

The Devon Elevation Fund, being part of the Community Renewal Fund, will provide grants of between £2,500 and £25,000 for projects that help businesses and community organisations

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Agricultural Funding Applications

Applying for agricultural grant funding? Our experts in rural businesses can help you to compile and submit a strong application to give you the best chance of approval.

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Devon Elevation Fund

The Devon Elevation Fund, being part of the Community Renewal Fund, will provide grants of between £2,500 and £25,000 for projects that help businesses and community organisations

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Applying for National Farm Funding Schemes

Applying for funding through government schemes such as SFI or Countryside Stewardship can be a complex and time-consuming process. Get specialist help to choose the right options for your farm and complete your application.

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Devon Elevation Fund

The Devon Elevation Fund, being part of the Community Renewal Fund, will provide grants of between £2,500 and £25,000 for projects that help businesses and community organisations

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Devon Elevation Fund

The Devon Elevation Fund, being part of the Community Renewal Fund, will provide grants of between £2,500 and £25,000 for projects that help businesses and community organisations

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Be the first to hear about new support programmes, upcoming workshops and events, as well as the latest grant and funding news by signing up to receive our newsletter. Simply fill in your details below. You can unsubscribe at any time.

About us

Our team of friendly agricultural advisors have a wealth of experience and expertise across all types of farm business - several are farmers themselves.

They keep constantly up-to-date with the latest agricultural practices, Government policy, and funding. Whether they're providing funded or commercial support, they can tailor the advice to your specific needs and prepare you for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

What our agricultural clients say

"Ask BIP for a Farm Resilience review - they are very helpful and it is a bit of a no brainer to make use of the free offer. Even alongside all of the other offers that farmers have to consider at the moment, the BIP offer is very straight forward and farmer friendly.”

James Coumbe
M H Coumbe and Son

“David was exceptionally knowledgeable about the scheme and with a very approachable manner. His help gave me the confidence to make an SFI application which went through very successfully.”

Irene Jordan
Germansweek, West Devon

“I was interested in what help was available for a small farm and what ideas David might have for our farm. He gave some useful advice regarding grants/help available such as the free veterinary visit, and also pointed out that our Rural payment land maps were wrong. He also gave advice on creating woodlands and more importantly, where to get additional advice. David is professional and has a pleasant manner. He has lots of useful links were you can find further advice, and is knowledgeable on the current grants/schemes available from the RPA.”

Graham Case
Seldon Farm

“We moved to our small farm in April 2023 and we were very much novices at dealings with the RPA. We needed help filling in the various Countryside stewardship forms. After an initial Zoom meeting and phone calls, Helen was able to talk us through the CS forms and helped us submit our first REL1 form. She was knowledgeable, patient, thorough and very helpful. She was available if we needed further help. I would certainly recommend Helen to anyone needing help with CS, SFI or other elements of the RPA.”

Alison Allen
Gullacombe Farm

“Helen was very clear, professional and helpful in listening to my current farming set up, how I wanted to move forward and in offering clear advice about which schemes would most likely suit my current farming practice. Helen is excellent. That she listens to you. That she is extremely professional and efficient in the advice that she offers and finally that she is clearly very well grounded in agriculture in this area.”

Steve Cleverdon
Coombe Farm

"If you are very lucky you will have Helen Bellew to help you, she is outstanding”

Elizabeth Palmer