Impacts of IPARD II Programmes Implementation in the Beneficiary Countries
This thematic study focus on the impacts of the 2014–2020 IPARD II programmes across Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Türkiye
Current research projects
The CCRI is currently working on the following projects funded by the EU research programmes, UK Government and others.
Farmer action for tree resilience
The “Farmer Action for Tree Resilience” project, led by Forest Research (and including the CCCRI, University of Exeter, FWAG South West and the Organic Research Centre), is developing better ways to support farmers in managing the health and resilience of…
Rethinking perennial biomass crops implementation in farmed landscapes: designing opportunities for integration into the farming system
Funded by the BBSRC, this project explores how perennial biomass crops could be more effectively and sustainably integrated into farming systems in the UK as part of the transition to net zero. As demand for land intensifies — driven by…
Towards Resilient Industrial Socio-Metabolic Relations (TRI-SOME CHICKEN)
TRI-SOME CHICKEN is an interdisciplinary research project exploring how resilience in the UK food system can be strengthened in the face of growing environmental, economic and social pressures.
FoodCop: Food Systems Transformation Startup Villages Bioeconomy Community of Practice
researchers are collaborating with partners from nine European countries on an international project to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability within rural communities.
Rural Wales Local Policy and Innovation Partnership
Funded by UK Research and Innovation, researchers and policymakers will work with communities from across rural Wales to explore innovative solutions to a range of major challenges faced by rural communities.
Evidence Enquiry for Wellbeing and Heritage
This review will cover a five-year span, capturing completed and ongoing projects from universities, research institutions, heritage associations, government bodies, and charities. By focusing on both published research and emerging initiatives, the project aims to provide a forward-looking picture that reflects the latest trends in the field.
Comparative Monitoring and Evaluation of Dry-Stone Walls
This project will evaluate the effectiveness of previous agri-environment schemes (AES) by examining the condition of stone walls (SW) and stone-faced banks (SB) in selected case study locations.
UK Commercial Fishing Social Survey Pilot
This project is an extension of previous Fisher Social Survey work undertaken by the team, leveraging the insights and methodologies established in the previous stages. The focus of this phase is to conduct two pilot survey rounds to gather data on the fishing industry and its stakeholders.