A: Not necessarily as smaller units can be incorporated into other units to give economies of scale.

Q: When was Velcourt founded?

A: In 1967 by four farmers.

Q: How would I get a job with Velcourt?

A: Velcourt recruits directly from colleges for its Management Training Scheme and, more widely, for experienced Farm Managers, Agronomists, Trials Technicians and Project Managers.

Q: Velcourt just rents land - is that right?

A: Velcourt can operate as Managers, Contract Farmers or Technical Consultants.

Q: I assume you have the same Agreement on all farms?

A: Every Agreement is tailor made to the individual client's requirements taking account of the physical features of the farm, capital available and degree of active participation in the business.

Q: Why don't you buy John Deere tractors?

A: Velcourt has an exclusive, long established arrangement with CNH (Case & New Holland) giving us good quality equipment, excellent backup and an unprecedented level of flexibility.

Q: Does Velcourt buy inputs well?

A: Velcourt has a number of strategic relationships with key manufacturers and suppliers of inputs. Product planning, together with significant volumes, ensures competitive prices.

Q: How many hectares does Velcourt farm?

A: Velcourt farm approximately 65,000 hectares in the UK, 70,000 hectares in the Ukraine and 50,000 in Russia.

Q: I understand you run a agronomy service is this correct?

A: Velcourts agronomy service extends to 20,000 hectares and for further details click here.

Q: How do you decide what to apply to your crops?

A: Velcourt has its own in house R&D team who carry out trials which are statistically analysed.

Q: Do Velcourt just grow cereals?

A: Velcourt are the UK's largest potato & sugar beat grower and have a large exposure to soft fruit and vegetables.

Q: How would Velcourt work with my existing advisers?

A: Working with other agricultural professionals is entirely necessary and appropriate to insure we deliver appropriate information.