Janet Dwyer is working with ADAS on a research project commissioned by Defra. The aim of the research is to prepare and deliver the information required for the 2017 EAIR for the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) 2014-2020 in accordance with European Evaluation Helpdesk Guidelines.

Julie Ingram and Damian Maye have had a article published in a new book. “Niche knowledge systems-challenging or invigorating the AKS? An analysis of the Permaculture community in England”, was published in AgroEcological Transitions : Changes and breakthroughs in the making.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the CCRI seminar scheduled for Thursday, 13th April, has been postponed. A new date will be published for Rob Berry's presentation, Spatio-economic modelling of agricultural resilience, in due course.

The CCRI is delighted to support a short film released today (Tuesday, 28th March) outlining the impact of the WILD project in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

For the past few years, the CCRI has recruited an annual placement student, providing opportunities to assist on research projects and develop new knowledge and skills. This work experience has often helped our alumni find employment after completing their degrees, including our two most recent placement students, who told us that the experience that they gained whilst at the CCRI was instrumental in their recent job successes.

Julie Ingram is presenting at the 'Best practices addressing environmental and climate needs' workshop, which has been organised by DG AGRI and the JRC, and is taking place on 23rd-24th March in Brussels.

Jane Mills and Julie Ingram attended the 2nd SoilCare project plenary meeting in Chania, Crete from 13th-16th March.

The CCRI presentation by Luca Lazzarini on 16th March 2017 is available on YouTube. Read more to find the link.....