Agricultural and environmental consultancy

80 years of farming and environmental expertise

Founded in 1946 to improve British food security, ADAS provides applied research and independent consultancy to the rural community. Home to hundreds of scientists, advisers and consultants, we offer expertise across more than 60 environmental and agricultural disciplines.

Our scientific rigour and extensive practical experience enable us to deliver practical, profitable and sustainable solutions that help clients address their food, climate, land, water and energy challenges.

As part of the international environmental consultancy RSK Group, our pioneering research has a global reach. We collaborate with partners around the world to advance sustainable food production and tackle environmental challenges across the world.

What we do

ADAS is the UK’s largest independent provider of agricultural and environmental consultancy, rural development services and policy advice.

Research

Research

A range of research methods and techniques, including field-based and desk-based studies, underpinned by scientific evidence.

Consultancy

Consultancy

Detailed practical and commercial consultancy and advice across ecology, agriculture, climate adaptation, archaeology and more.

Testing

Testing

Environmental diagnostic and advisory services, including crop diagnostics, eDNA and microbial source tracking for water pollution.

The sectors we serve

Farming

Food and drink

Development

Transport

Water

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ADAS Equine: Grassland webinar series

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Nutrient management planning tool updated

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Creating climate resilient equine pastures webinar

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