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

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.

Water Wise Farming

Water Wise Farming programme
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.
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Agri Innovation

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The Agri-innovation programme is available to support farm businesses in Devon to maximise their potential and productivity through regenerative and innovative methods and practices.

Farmers who are open to embracing new ideas, methods, equipment, and processes will be supported to identify their farm’s unique potential.

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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
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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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About us

The BIP Agricultural Support team

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 

    Case studies

    We're delighted when we hear how we've helped local farmers. Here are just a few of our agri client success stories.

    Developing an on-farm aquaponics system

    Polytunnel on a farm being considered for an aquaponics development
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    Collaboration with Natural Asset Partners

    Wildflowers on farmland
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    Nutrient management & yard infrastructure

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