Advisory & Consultancy

Native Breed Solutions provides independent, evidence-based advisory support to farmers, breed societies, and organisations working with Britain’s native cattle.

Our consultancy is grounded in active research and real-world field trials. We focus on practical solutions that improve performance, resilience, and long-term system sustainability.

What this includes

  • Native breed performance benchmarking
  • Grazing and low-input system design
  • Nutrition and mineral management in pasture-based systems
  • Breed comparison and suitability assessments
  • Data interpretation and reporting
  • Independent technical advice for breed societies

Who it’s for

  • Commercial and pedigree farmers
  • Breed societies seeking performance evidence
  • Retailers exploring breed-based sourcing
  • Organisations developing regenerative grazing systems

How we work

Our approach is collaborative and data-driven. We combine farm-level insights with robust research methods, ensuring recommendations are practical, measurable, and defensible.

As a Community Interest Company, our advisory work supports wider research and outreach, ensuring independence and transparency.


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How We Can Support You

Below are some examples of what we offer.

Advisory & Consultancy

Practical support for farmers and breed societies on native breed management, grazing systems, and nutrition.

Training & Knowledge Exchange

Workshops, talks, and educational materials that turn research into applied, on-farm knowledge.

Communication & Outreach

Supporting breed societies with data-backed communication

Project Development & Support

Assistance with planning, data interpretation, and technical input for collaborative projects and grant-funded work.