Projects
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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.
Investigating peat use in English and Welsh whisky production
Defra commissioned ADAS to quantify the use of peat in English and Welsh whisky production and explore how a ban on the sale of peat may impact.
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.
Identifying sources of pollution in the River Ray
We undertook a pilot study to investigate whether microbial source tracking could identify types and sources of faecal pollution in rivers.
Solar PV and battery storage facility application approved, King's Lynn
The ADAS Planning team achieved planning permission for a 49.99MW Solar PV Array and battery storage facility in King’s Lynn, Norfolk.
Helping farmers to improve catchment water quality
Farms were identified as being a risk to water quality due to faecal indicator issues, particularly involving cryptosporidium.
10MW battery storage facility application approved in Slindon, Staffordshire
The ADAS Planning Team received approval from Stafford Borough Council for a 10MW battery storage facility.
Planning approved for redevelopment of Ridgewood School, Doncaster
The ADAS Planning team obtained planning permission for the redevelopment of the school, including a three-storey educational facility.