Advice & Consultancy for Rural Business

Consultancy and Advice:

We work in partnership with a range of approved consultants and have strong links with other rural support agencies. We have expertise in farming, forestry and animal care. Our focus is on Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders, and we can provide a comprehensive support service for rural industries, including:

General rural business development

• support with funding applications
• small business development
• business planning and budgeting
• management and leadership development
• personal development and team building

Renewable energy and energy management

• feasibility studies
• project design and management

Farm advisory services

• farm business appraisals
• sustainable agriculture
• diversification and secondary food production
• dairy costings and nutrition
• valuations
• building design and layout
• Health and Safety appraisals

Forestry

• forest management
• labour force development

IT and e-business

• IT solutions for rural businesses
• developing successful on-line businesses

For more information, please contact:

Trevor Jones, BBDC Manager 
Tel: 01387 242914  
Email: bbdc@barony.ac.uk