Study on the competitiveness of European wines: UK case study
In 2014, the CCRI conducted a review of the UK wine market, as part of a wider evaluation of the EU wine sector in order to assess how to improve its current and future competitiveness.
Completed research projects
View completed research projects carried out by CCRI.
Fostering Green Growth in Agriculture: The Role of Training, Advisory Services and Extension Initiatives
The aim of the case study was to provide insights into the operation, strengths and weaknesses of the agricultural knowledge system in England and Wales.
Active Together
Active Together is a grant scheme from Gloucestershire County Council that seeks to encourage more sport and physical activity across the county.
Implementation of changes and updates to the national LANDMAP GIS database for Wales
The aim of this project was to update the Visual and Sensory layer of the all-Wales LANDMAP database, for the client Natural Resources Wales.
An exploration of factors that influence the expansion of the area affected by endemic bTB
In 2012, CCRI’s Dr Damian Maye was part of a collaborative research team, contracted by Defra and the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency, to undertake an exploration of factors that influence the expansion of the area affected by endemic…
Study on the analysis of climate hotspots in Member States as regards rural development (EAFRD)
Professor Janet Dwyer and Dr John Powell worked on this project with the University of Wageningen (lead partner). The project was commissioned by EU DG CLIMA.
Semi-Subsistence Farming – Value and Directions of Development
This study discussed current Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) measures and reform proposals for the post-2013 period with respect to EU semi-subsistence farms (SSFs). Based on country case studies and interview evidence, the study assessed the values of SSFs for rural…
How to improve sustainable competitiveness & innovation of EU agriculture
This study, commissioned by the European Parliament, reviewed the extent to which the current CAP and related EU policies promote sustainable competitiveness and innovation in agriculture. It also assessed the current legislative proposals for CAP reform. Findings of the research suggest…
Synthesis of mid-term evaluations of Rural Development Programmes 2007–2013
This project, commissioned by the EC (DG AGRI), created a Synthesis of Mid-Term Evaluations (MTEs) of the 92 national, regional and network Rural Development Programmes (RDPs) 2007-2013, funded under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) of the European…