We provide up-to-date expertise and an insight into economic and socio-economic aspects of rural business, rural property and countryside management.

How we can help you

As pressures on land use grow there is increasing public interest in the countryside, rural economy and rural property. We offer our clients insight into the changing profile of the countryside and a critical perspective on agricultural, economic, social and environmental issues.

The Royal Agricultural College Contract Research and Consultancy has a proven track record spanning all aspects of farming, environmental protection, landscape management, climate change adaptation and rural business. It places us in a unique position to provide market analysis, to evaluate economic, socio-economic and environmental impact and to generate policies and develop solutions that can be implemented effectively.

Our Expertise

Our Countryside and Rural Economy Research and Consultancy services include:

• Environment, energy and sustainable solutions
• Economic and socio-economic impact assessment and analysis
• Independent monitoring and evaluation
• Rural programme, scheme and policy development
• Diversification and rural business feasibility studies
• Sporting and rural recreation studies
• Rural property market analysis

We provide multidisciplinary teams of agricultural, environmental, land use, rural business, property and valuation experts supported by the College extensive connections with industry and trusted collaborative partners. Our work is based on a full understanding of the legislative and policy framework governing and directing the rural economy, properties and business.