… an holistic approach with practical solutions
In the management of farming and growing enterprises, it is becoming increasingly necessary to consider the whole farming system, rather than just its component parts, because decisions that mitigate one problem may cause adverse effects in other parts of the system. Equally, management decisions may have an impact upon the environment or biodiversity.
With experts in every aspect of agricultural and horticultural production coupled with teams of environmental specialists, ADAS is ideally placed to provide solutions for these issues, delivering benefits for both crop production efficiency, consumers and the environment.
ADAS services include:
- Sustainable production methods
Providing wide-ranging expertise in balancing profitability, customer needs and the requirement to protect the environment. Integrated crop management.
- Food quality and safety
Assessing food production from the field to the plate and providing solutions e.g. minimising pesticide residues.
- Crop rotation
Promoting effective crop rotation to protect the environment and underpin efficient crop production.
- Industry analysis
Two way exchange of information with industry, providing reports on crop development, harvest progress, weed pest and disease incidence and pesticide use.
- Plant protection and pesticides
Assessment of costs and benefits of using plant protection products. See our page on the implications of the EU pesticide proposals
- Carbon footprint
Determination of a food product's footprint with recommendations for improving efficiency and process improvement. See page on Carbon Footprinting.
ADAS contact: Susan.Twining@adas.co.uk Tel: 01954 267666