ADAS

With locations UK-wide, ADAS offers a wide range of services via businesses within the ADAS group. ADAS Sustainable Agricultural Systems offers services ranging from applied research to enhance farm productivity to on-farm advice to improve profitability. Its team conducts research into subjects such as the optimisation of fertiliser and manure use, weed control, pests and diseases and understanding soil carbon cycling and sequestration (regenerative agriculture), arable and horticultural matters, grassland and forage. It can also provide modelling, analysis and policy advice on the financial and behavioural implications of policy formulation.

ADAS Agriculture and Land Management is a business made up of farm business managers, consultants, researchers and agri-environmental advisers. It specialises in every aspect of farm business management, including soil assessments, catchment management, infrastructure investment, energy and livestock management. It is able to advise on improvements and diversification to help businesses thrive and grow.

ADAS Biotechnology is a team of highly experienced scientists working at the ADAS laboratory in Nottingham, UK. The team assists in the development and delivery of molecular diagnostic services for species identification and conducts research into novel immuno-diagnostics and therapeutics, as well as delivering innovative solutions for a range of clients by developing bespoke diagnostic tests for diseases, pathogens, other biological markers and contaminants.

The ADAS Climate and Sustainability team works alongside farmers while engaging with global food and drink businesses. The team members’ agricultural backgrounds gives them the unique ability to work across all stages of the supply chain. They can advise on alternative proteins, climate resilience, food waste, sustainable textiles and responsible sourcing.

ADAS Environment is dedicated to protecting, enhancing and restoring the natural environment. The team offers a wide range of services in ecology, habitat management, arboriculture, archaeology, planning and landscaping. With office bases across the UK, the company provides a practical, reliable, compliant and responsive service.

ADAS provides expert witness statements and evidence to the legal profession in civil and criminal proceedings, tribunals and planning appeals. Practical experience, scientific rigour and independence are combined to provide cost-effective expert solutions.

ADAS Horticulture specialises in all areas of commercial horticulture production and is well established as an impartial adviser in the soft fruit, vegetable, protected edible and ornamental sectors. Its services include plant protection and health, use of resources in horticulture, knowledge exchange and technical training.

The ADAS Land and Development team helps landowners increase the value of their land and promotes residential and commercial development. This may include services such as technical feasibility studies for low carbon and renewable energy development projects.

The ADAS Planning team provides a complete project management service to meet clients’ objectives and achieve the most valuable consent. The team can provide advice and problem-solving from the very start of a project right through to managing and delivering successful planning permissions, to save time and costs.

The ADAS Landscape team provides landscape and visual advice for all stages of the project process, from initial feasibility studies through to landscape and visual impact assessments (LVIA) and detailed landscape design.

ADAS Rural provides an end-to-end service of strategic property advice and solutions, assisting and acting on behalf of landowners, farmers and rural businesses, from day-to-day estate management to one-off strategic advice.

ADAS offers research dissemination and training at all levels. This can be provided in the form of training and workshops, BASIS-certified carbon courses and networks and associations.