ABOUT
Circular Solutions
At Circular Solutions, we bring expertise and innovation to the world of circular economy. We have a team of dedicated professionals that are passionate about creating a more sustainable future, through the use of circular economy principles. Our team works hard to develop solutions that are tailored to meet the needs of each individual client.
We are committed to creating a more circular and sustainable economy and believe that businesses and communities can work together to achieve this. Our solutions are designed to help businesses reduce their environmental impact, increase their efficiency and profitability, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
“After our forefathers first arrived in 1823 and brought such innovative breeds as the Angus Cattle here in the late 1860’s, initial exports of frozen meat shipments in late 1880's and were foundation leaders within the New Zealand Primary Industry! Our vision for the future is an eco-friendly farming system which feeds the world, employs our people, and tells the New Zealand story with every meal”
– Ben Smith – Circular Solutions
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“the farm of the future concept is now a reality as dairy farmers seize the opportunity to embrace technology that will ensure safe, sustainable and profitable milk production. Ben Smith’s ‘circular farming’ approach is a clear example of how a new generation of farmers will be able to contribute more to a growing world from seed to feed to farm and food”
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- TP Lyons – President Alltech Inc.
Our Team
Ben has 7 years Rural Banking experience specialising in horticulture, aquaculture and large scale dairy operations along with 15 years hands on Dairy Farm ownership and operational experience, both in New Zealand and overseas. Ben has recently sold his own Dairy Farming business but remains an active non- shareholding director in another.
With a background in Agricultural Science, Farm Management systems and strategic planning of integrated farming and waste management systems, Ben offers strong new thinking in Sustainable Agricultural, Aquaculture and Horticultural Practices.
Ben, through his family Farming business J V Farms Limited, has been the recipient of ECCA development funding for Renewable Energy ventures and has gone forward to be considered for Callaghan Funding of a major bio energy project involving the Multiplex Design which initiates energy streams directly from farm and municipal waste.
Ben’s governance experience includes elected local school representation, various philanthropic organisations and government appointed member of Ministry of Business and Innovation advisory boards.
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Sharon has many many years of experience working in the finance and administration side of many organisations. A number of these years were whilst raising their family, so multitasking is not a problem.
Sharon is able to offer a vast range of skills, that help businesses with day to day needs. Sharon also is able to go into business to set up individualised systems and processes that allow the business to thrive and concentrate on what they do best.
Sharon is also able to offer ongoing support and care of clients to ensure they are supported in all the business needs.
With having many years as a Xero Advisor and also now being a Xero Partner, Sharon's knowledge is vast and she able to offer training and subscriptions for Xero too.