SoilCare
The overall aim of SoilCare was to identify and evaluate promising soil-improving cropping systems and agronomic techniques that increase the profitability and sustainability of agriculture across Europe.
Cluster | Sustainable Farming and Food
State of Farming in Exmoor study
In November 2014, the CCRI won a new research project to explore the current state of Exmoor farming and analyse how it may change in the future.
SUFISA (Sustainable finance for sustainable agriculture and fisheries)
The purpose of SUFISA was to identify sustainable practices and policies in the agricultural, fish and food sectors.
Evaluation of the Duchy Originals Future Farming (DOFF) Farmer Field Labs
Evaluation of the Duchy Originals Future Farming (DOFF) Farmer Field Labs for the Soil Association.
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.
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.
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…