EXPERIENCED SPECIALIST AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES

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1 EXPERIENCED SPECIALIST AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES

2 APPLIED TIMELINE 2000 Applied was founded in 2000 as a service provider to agriculture based in East Anglia. Growing to include auditing fruit and vegetable production around the world for UK supermarkets Redevelopment of Lower Farm completed to 4 modern state of the art poultry buildings housing 180,000 birds with underfloor heating, a first for the UK broiler industry. Also a world first to have a system whereby bird welfare can be monitored live and changes made in real time Applied rent another poultry farm near Uttoxeter. David Speller wins the Farmers Weekly Poultry Farmer of the Year 2012 Development of Contract Farming with Applied taking on the project of building a new broiler enterprise to complement a client s existing arable business. Leads to additional opportunities and new builds Expansion of our services and staffing requires a move to new offices across from Lower Farm. Farm Delivery Partnership started - working with major animal feed manufacturer to manage a bespoke delivery service to customers across GB 2016 Launch of OPTIFarm remote monitoring services 2000 THE FUTURE Purchase of Lower Farm, Eastmoor, Derbyshire. Existing 1960s buildings housing 112,000 birds Lower Farm join the EPEF 400 Club 2008 David Speller appointed to Barclays Approved Interim Management Panel to advise other bank customers on a consultancy basis Applied expand with developing Contract Services, including washing farm buildings Applied purchase own sucker blower lorry to move feed between sites and then take on sub-contracting for other feed mills Innovation and systems trials, developing the use of technologies to support and improve bird efficiency and health Development of old farm office at Lower Farm into a visitor centre EXPERIENCED SPECIALIST AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES

3 FARMING SOLUTIONS Applied are an experienced specialist agricultural facilities company offering a host of solutions to support the success of your business. Our involvement across multiple poultry sites enables us to harness the latest innovations and implement the best practices across a large group of sites benefiting our client s and our client s customers alike. The willingness to fully embrace a range of partnerships and design long term business models that benefit all parties concerned has been at the core of our success. CONTRACT FARMING At Applied we have a proven formula for establishing a successful contract farming relationship with clients who want to have a prosperous broiler unit as part of their wider farming activities without operating the sites on their own. Contracts are bespoke to meet the individual client s needs and range from complete management agreements through to effectively shared responsibilities. Our aim is to add value to their business through our experience, expertise and resources. Our goal is to add value today, tomorrow and for the future...

4 FARMING SERVICES PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT SERVICING SOLUTIONS TAILOR-MADE WITH EXPERT SUPPORT For some clients Applied has become a valuable support mechanism for what is an established successful broiler farming enterprise. We can offer a range of farm consultancy services from ventilation and heating commisioning to bird management and systems monitoring. BUSINESS PLANS & FINANCIAL CONSULTANCY Applied has been and continues to be used by banks, land agents and private clients to offer a full financial business appraisal service. This may be at the initial start of a broiler venture where projected financial costs and returns are essential or following changes within an existing business unit. Based on our regular involvement in the design construction and management of new sites we are is able to offer a unique up to date accurate financial appraisal service. Following on from the demands of our own poultry sites we have developed a successful and well resourced contracting service available to others in the sector. All services are delivered as though we were operating on our own sites and we aim to always offer a personal service to meet the demands of our customers including: WASHING & HYGIENE CHICK PLACEMENT STAFF RELIEF FARM MANAGEMENT BULK FEED & PALLETISED TRANSPORT SERVICES. We offer a bulk feed and pellet delivery service from our TASCC approved lorries with loads up to 27 tonnes. We are able to recover feed or pellets for those times when feed is delivered in to the wrong bins or simply surplus feed left at the end of the crop with our sucker lorry. We understand the importance of a reliable service and also have trained drivers on standby for emergency feed deliveries. We also manage bespoke delivery services for all kinds of palletised freight, specialising in farm and mill deliveries, supplying innovative solutions and a personal service to our end customers across the UK from our base in Derbyshire. We offer committed, personal & professional services to the Agricultural Sector EXPERIENCED SPECIALIST AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES

5 REMOTE SERVICES PUBLIC LIAISON OPTIfarm PROFESSIONAL HANDS ON PUBLIC RELATIONS With the proven data analysis skills employed within Applied we offer a 24/7 optimisation service, specifically designed to support broiler farmers across the globe. By independently monitoring client facilities we help them improve farm performance by being proactive rather than reactive. Our service is managed and delivered remotely via our own data gathering technologies which are installed on farm and linked via the internet to our Information platforms for analysis and decision making. We provide bespoke packages to meet your specific requirements and offer different levels of service (Bronze, Silver and Gold). OPTIfarm offers the following proven Benefits: Stabilising the shed environments Reducing the reliance on medication Improving bird health and welfare Enhancing farm manager knowledge PC Client(s) Ensuring transfer of the latest management techniques Assisting farm veterinary practices Improving communication between the farm and its customers. Router Mobile Client An area where we are uniquely supporting our clients is in public relations and managing public liaison groups. This has been valuable for client s sites prior to construction and once in production. We attend public events on our clients behalf and have resources committed to handling enquiries/ queries and complaints often from people who find themselves living next to a broiler farm for the first time. To discuss your specific requirements and the benefits that our OPTIfarm service could offer you, please contact us. VISITOR FACILITIES AT LOWER FARM

6 PRE-CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT BUDGETS Collating new and existing financial data we are able to accurately determine the total cost of a project, be it the construction of a new site or alterations to an existing site. Our experience enables for a full and comprehensive costing, broken down into individual elements, which minimises the risk of overspending. DESIGN We can offer experienced and expert advice to plan and design all aspects of the proposed broiler facility. Through our involvement in multiple sites we are able to put forward the latest in forward thinking, innovation and industry ideas to ensure that our client s sites have the ability to meet and exceed their target and expectations. Wherever possible we will always implement design features with the aim of future proofing our clients sites as we appreciate they are expected to be in operation for a significant period of time. PLANNING Once a design has been proposed and the financial appraisal conducted we will work with our known associates to help our clients apply for and achieve planning permission and the necessary Environmental Permits required by a broiler site. A good broiler unit starts with a good site design, we are happy to help our clients design their sites in accordance with the latest legislative requirements. EXPERIENCED SPECIALIST AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES

7 POST PLANNING PROJECT MANAGEMENT TENDERING We can conduct a full tendering process on behalf of our clients covering the entirety of the project across all trades concerned. We ensure continual communication is maintained between the client, the suppliers and ourselves to ensure complete openness and free dialogue at all times. Our aim is to deliver the best equipment into the best designed sites, at the best price and delivered by the best installation companies. PROJECT PLANNING We are able to plan and manage every element of the construction phase. We ensure all details are covered including notifications of relevant building authorities, daily management of contractors and the ability to ensure the desired outcomes of Applied and our clients are achieved. HEALTH & SAFETY We can ensure all procedures and regulations relating to Health & Safety are adhered too. Our project management team can actively manage the site with the aim of minimising the risk of accidents and injuries occurring during construction. We will ensure all the necessary welfare facilities are supplied on site to meet the requirements of both the regulations and the build contractors. DAILY SITE MANAGEMENT The project management team will manage all daily interaction with trades, visitors and deliveries to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the site. Regular meetings will be held on site to maintain the budget and build time frames ensuring a site is delivered on time and on budget. As the demands of a construction project can be very onerous, we have developed a service that helps our clients develop units that are delivered on time, on budget and safely.

8 We supply innovative solutions and a personal service to customers throughout the world from our base in Derbyshire. HEAD OFFICE LOCATION B60 50 TO PL A6 E AN Applied, Peak House Peak Gateway Business Park Eastmoor Chesterfield S42 7DA 19 BAS B605 L O W R OA D EASTMOOR TEL: contact@appliedgroup.org.uk WEB: E X P E R I E N C E D S P E C I A L I S T A G R I C U LT U R A L F A C I L I T I E S