Projects: Agriculture
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Understanding how crop management affects beneficial organisms
We reviewed agricultural practices in wheat and apple production to understand how everyday management decisions affect beneficial organisms.
Assessing the impact of stricter non-target arthropod protection on European agriculture
The study explored how different levels of non-target arthropods (NTA) protection could influence crop management.
Using digital monitoring to transform water use on farms
On behalf of South East Water, and with Church Farm, we trialled a remote water metering system to monitor water use and identify leaks via an app.
Transforming field farm: A strategic approach to countryside stewardship
We transformed Countryside Stewardship into a strategic resilience tool, delivering water quality gains, heritage protection and farm efficiency.
Enhancing biodiversity and nature market opportunities at Holme Farm
ADAS worked alongside the landowner at Holme Farm to deliver biodiversity enhancement, BNG opportunities and carbon credit strategies.
Learnings from the 2024 ADAS Nutrition Challenge
We ran the ADAS Nutrient Challenge, encouraging participants to find most profitable nutrient management.
Optimising water use of agricultural supply chains in high water-risk areas
We helped to develop a modelling approach to calculate the irrigation efficiency and water requirements for potato and corn production.
Integrating livestock into arable rotations: Unlocking soil and system resilience
Robust, real-world evidence on how reintroducing grass and herbal leys alongside grazing livestock can benefit soil health and farm profitability.