Q: Who owns Velcourt?
A: Velcourt is owned by members of the current executive together with the initial founders of the business.
Q: Is Velcourt interested in livestock?
A: Velcourt managed farms include dairy, beef and sheep. Around 65 million litres of milk are produced annually.
Q: I farm 50 hectares. Is this too small for Velcourt?
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.