James Harrington is a seasoned agricultural business consultant with a Master's in Agricultural Economics. With over 18 years of experience working with top-tier firms like Savills and independent consultancies, he specializes in farm diversification and subsidy transition. He is currently focused on helping UK farms replace BPS income through SFI stacking and carbon trading.
James Harrington is a strategic farm business consultant with a deep understanding of the financial and regulatory pressures facing modern British agriculture. Holding a Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, James spent the first decade of his career managing portfolios for large land agents including Savills, where he oversaw the restructuring of distressed agricultural assets. Today, he runs a specialized consultancy focused on helping family farms and estates navigate the loss of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). James is an authority on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), helping clients 'stack' actions to maximize revenue without compromising operational efficiency. His expertise extends to the emerging carbon markets, where he advises on the legal and financial pitfalls of soil carbon contracts and 'permanence' clauses. He also provides critical guidance on machinery cost structures, joint ventures, and inflation-proofing forward contracts. James combines high-level financial modeling with a practical understanding of farming operations, ensuring that his business plans are robust, bankable, and realistic for the long term.