About Us

Burnhead Rural Services provide a ‘one stop shop’ for all rural matters. We are able to offer to the rural community an excellent range of professional services giving unrivalled access to sound advice across a wide spectrum of business areas. The business is completely independent and we have excellent working relationships with other professional bodies such as solicitors, accountants, planners and suppliers.

Burnhead Rural Services is a family run business providing professional agricultural consultancy and administration services to the rural communities of Northern Ireland. The business is run by Graham & Susan Cooke who between them have over 30 years’ experience working with rural businesses and clients across a wide range of services incl. Rural Development, IACS, Nitrates, Quality Assurance, EU Subsidy Appeals, and Soil/Slurry sampling to mention a few.

Our mission is to provide a comprehensive, honest, informed and friendly service which is completely client focused to help you achieve the very best outcomes whether it be scheme applications, business planning or general administration services.

Our People

Graham Cooke (MSc, BSc)

Partner

Tel: 07920 477507

Email: graham.cooke@burnheadrural.com

Graham was awarded a Master’s Degree in Agri Business Management by the Scottish Agricultural College, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with Animal Science by Harper Adams University College.

He has over 14 years’ experience in delivering EU rural support schemes from his employment with the Scottish Government Rural Payments & Inspections Directorate. Graham has extensive practical experience in all livestock enterprises, as well as business planning, project design and diversification. In 2017 Graham completed a significant number of Farm Business Improvement Scheme (FBIS) Tier 2 business plans specialising in poultry and dairy units.

Susan Cooke (HND)

Partner

Tel: 07715 107197

Email: susan.cooke@burnheadrural.com

Susan was awarded a Higher National Diploma in Agriculture by the Scottish Agricultural College. She has over 16 years’ experience in delivering EU rural support schemes from her employment with the Scottish Government Rural Payments & Inspections Directorate.

Susan has extensive practical experience in all livestock enterprises, as well as quality assurance, nitrates and IACS regulations.

Latest News

Environmental Farming Scheme (Higher)

The EFS higher scheme will open again for applications at the end of March 2018. We provide a full application service. Please get in touch now to arrange an appointment to discuss your eligibility for this scheme.

BPS Entitlement Transfers

The BPS Entitlements transfer window is now open. (closes 2nd May 2018)  We provide the full transfer service and have retained clients with entitlements to lease and sell. Give us a call to discuss.

IACS

We are now taking bookings for completing your annual IACS return. This service includes a full land eligibility review to help reduce the risk of penalties. Please get in touch to book your appointment.

Location

Burnhead Rural Services

3 Burnhead Road
Gortin
Co Tyrone
BT79 8PR

T: 028 8164 8027
E: info@burnheadrural.com