Research & Consultancy Project Reports

A

  • Aguiar, L.K., Davies, W.P. (2009). Report of a Study Visit to Simón Bolívar United World College of Agriculture and collaborating universities in Venezuela. For FUNDACEA and the British Embassy in Caracas. Foreign and Commonwealth Office funded. January.

 

B

  • Baines, R.N. and Brough, C. (et al). (2001). Evaluation of Meat Export Chains to the EU: Options for Quality Assurance and Labelling. INIA, Uruguay.
  • Baines, R. N. (2001). Evaluation of Environmental Credibility of UK Multiple Retailers, Including Their Impact on Supplier's Environmental Performance. RSPB and International Institute for Environmental and Development.
  • Baines, R. N. et al (2002). Change in Environmental Impacts: Assessment of Future Conditions by Economic Sectors. UK Suffolk Coast AONB.
  • Baines, R. N. (2002). Market Drivers in the EU Food System: Implication for Australia Producers, Processors and Exporters. Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Australia.
  • Baines, R. N. (2003). Development of a Quality Assurance Model for Welsh Red Meat. Hybu Cegin Cymru (HCC).
  • Baines, R. N. (2003). Developing the Uruguayan Food Chain with Special Reference to Beef. Instituto Nacional de Investigacion Agropecuaria (INIA). Phase 1. Uruguay Government.
  • Baines, R. N. (2003). Quality Red Meat in the USA. USDA Report.
  • Baines, R. N. and Davies, W. P. (2004). Analysis of Food Supply Chains and Linkages in Relation to Quality and Safety Assurance. Department of Primary Industries, Victorian Government. Australia.
  • Baines, R. N. (2004). Food Bio-Security. USDA Report.
  • Baines, R. N. (2005). Food Chain Environment Conditions Affecting Competitiveness. RELU Report.
  • Baines, R. N. (2010). The potential for replacing imported soy with alternative home grown protein feeds for UK livestock. Friends of the Earth
  • Baines R. N., Davies, W.P., Jones, J.V.H. and Morris, P. (2005-6). GM-Free Animal Feeds: Further Model Developments. Waitrose.
  • Baines. R. N., Davies, W.P., Martin, H., and De Motte, L. (2005). 'Novel Foods' Development. Food Standards Agency (FSA).
  • Baines. R. N. and Davies, W.P. (2005). Food Safety in International Food Supply. Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Canberra, Australia.
    Baines R.N., Alliston, J.C., Brough, C. and De Motte, L. (2005). GM-free Animal Feeds: An Economic Model. Waitrose.
  • Baines, R.N., Alliston, J.C., Brough, C. and De Motte, L. (2005). Developing the First Milk Academy Concept. First Milk Co-op.
  • Baines, R.N. (2006). QA Benchmarking for Beef and Sheep. UK. Assured Food Standards.
  • Baines R. N. (2007). SQF Systems in the European Market. Food Safety & Quality: A Tool for Competitiveness in the Brazilian Food Industry Conference. Texas A&M University, Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Baines, R.N and Munyeche N (2008). Scoping Study - Goat Dairy Farming in Zambia. Private client.
  • Baines, R.N., Munyeche N. and Story, S. (2008). Feasibility Study - "Linking Zambian Smallholder Baby Corn Growers to High Value UK Markets through Produce Marketing Organisation as Standards Holders" Mack Multiples.
  • Baines, R.N. and Munyeche N (2008). Monitoring and Evaluation of the project "Linking Zambian small holder baby corn growers to high value UK markets through Produce Marketing Organisation as Standards Holders" ComMark Trust, South Africa.
  • Baines, R. N., Story, S. and Davies, W.P. (2007). Addressing Barriers to Agricultural Education for Emerging Farmers in South Africa. DELPHE programme with the universities of Pretoria and Stellenbosch. DFID.
  • Baines, R. N., Story, S. and Davies, W.P. (2008). Addressing Barriers to Agricultural Education for Emerging Farmers in South Africa. DELPHE programme with the universities of Pretoria and Stellenbosch. Department for International Development (DFID), London.
  • Baines, R.N.B., Davies, W.P., Aguiar, L.K., Brough, C., Finch, H.J.S. and Story, S.B. (2008). Current and Alternative Production Patterns of Beef, Soy and Oil Palm: Implications for Rainforest Conservation. Report for The Prince's Rainforests Project, Food Chain Research Group & Sustainable Agriculture Group. October.
  • Baines, R. N., Story, S. and Davies, W.P. (2008). Addressing Barriers to Agricultural Education for Emerging Farmers in South Africa. DELPHE programme (2007 to 2010) with the universities of Pretoria and Stellenbosch. Department for International Development (DFID). London.
  • Bloxham, H. and Conway, J. S. (2005). An Assessment of Nutrient Balances on Agricultural Land in Hampshire. Countryside Research Trust.
  • Brough, C.W. (2001). Strategic Review of the UK and Global Dairy Industry. Commercial Consultancy for GFA-RACE.
  • Brough, C.W. (2003). Business Plan and Methodological Study for the 'Development of a Focus Farm Network' Across the South West Region. South West Regional Development Agency and Meat South West.
  • Brough, C.W. (2003). Identification of Information and Documents that could be Utilised by Livestock Producers to Assist Performance. Consultancy and Research. South West Regional Development Agency and Meat South West.
  • Brough, C.W. (2003). Production of Fact Sheets and PowerPoint Presentations of the Financial Benefit of Technical and Financial 'Information' to Beef Producers. South West Regional Development Agency and Meat South West.
  • Brough, C.W. (2005). Evaluation of UK Dairy Training Programmes. Commercial Consultancy. Royal Agricultural College Business Development Centre.
  • Brough, C.W. and Richardson, F.E. (2008). Red Meat Industry Forum Snapshot Organic Benchmarking Analysis Project. Red Meat Industry Forum (RMIF).
  • Brough, C.W., Richardson, F. E. and Story, S. (2007). Red Meat Industry Forum Snapshot Farmer Telephone Interviewing Project. Red Meat Industry Forum (RMIF).
  • Brough, C.W., Richardson, F.E. and Story, S . (2008). First Milk Academy Implementation (Phase 4). First Milk.
  • Brough, C., Tait, J.D. (2008). Herd and Dairy Farm Management Course Development in Egypt. Report for Tetra Pak Egypt Ltd. October.
  • Brough, C., Tait, J.D. (2009). Development of a Smallholder Training Kit. For Tetra Pak Egypt Ltd. July.
  • Brough, C. (2009). Technical Guide for Dairy Hub Managers and Staff. For Tetra Pak Egypt Ltd. July.
  • Buller, H., Morris, C., White, E., Silcock, P., Manley, W.J., Smith, G., Leyns, K. and Jones, J.V.H. (2003). Cotswold Farming Study. Report for the Cotswolds AONB Partnership. Cheltenham.

 

C

  • Chadd, S.A.C., Warner N., and Davies, W.P. (2006). Developing new technical and vocational diploma programmes in agricultural subjects for Libya. July.
  • Tripoli: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO,) - Government of Libya programme. Paris, France.
  • Chadd, S.A.; Finch, H.J.S. and Warner, N.L. (2009). UNESCO Curriculum Development Report. For Nigerian National Board of Technical Education: Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering Sectors. United Nations Education Science and Cultural Organisation. Nigeria. July.
  • Chadd, S.A., Manning, L.M. and Story, S.B. (2009). Evaluation of poultry enterprise performance in Mozambique. African Century. September.
  • Collyer, C., and Conway, J.S. (2005). Farmers' Perceptions of Climate Change in South West England. Countryside Research Trust.
  • Conway, J. (2003). The Coates Farm Study II: Nitrogen Flows in a Changing Mixed Farming System. DEFRA.
  • Conway, J. (2004). Effects of Sulphur Fertiliser on Nitrogen Leaching Under Cereal Crops. Kemira.
  • Conway. J. (2005). Greenhouse Gas Emissions Monitoring. BBSRC Report.
  • Conway, J. S. (2005). Evaluation of a New Liming Product. Longcliffe Quarries Ltd
  • Conway, J. S. (2006). Phosphate overuse threatens rivers. On Track, 14, 10.
    Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester.
  • Conway, J. S. (2006). Iceland - the ultimate study tour. On Track, 14, 12.
    Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester.
  • Cox, D. and Lewis D.B. (2004). Rural Asset Management. Preliminary Findings. Discussion Document for the RICS.

 

D

  • Danlos, S., Shi, N, Kobikadzhe, K., Torres, J-S. and Turner, J.C. (2008). The Potential for Off-season Cherry Supply from China. Report to Capespan International.
  • Davies, W.P., Turner, J.C., Baines, R.N., Conway, J., Jones, K. Thomas, G., Swindell, J., Limb, M., Lochhead, G. Smith, G., and Howard, W. (2001). 'Modern Farm Development': Executive Report. Project in Johore State, Malaysia, March 1999 to February 2001. Prime Minister's Department, Government of Malaysia.
  • Davies, W. P., Chadd, S.A.C. and Baines R. N. (2006). Re-establishing Safe Animal Feed Supply and Feed Monitoring in Iraq. March. Cirencester.
    Davies, W.P., Turner, J.C. and Aguiar, L. (2007/2008). Development of a New Agriculture Input Company Equity Fund. Private Client, City bank, London. (on-going).
  • Davies, W.P. (2008). Policy support for sustainable food and agriculture development in Vietnam. UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, Hanoi, Vietnam. January. (on-going).
  • UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Rome,
  • Davies, W. P, and Baines, R. N. (2006). Providing Safe Animal Feed in South and East Africa: Workshop and Feed Mill Studies. UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF). July. Nairobi, Kenya. FAO, Rome.
  • Davies, W. P. and Baines, R. N. (2006). Providing Safe Animal Feeds Through Good Practice Code Adoption. UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) 'Improving Feed Safety' project. September. Cairo, Egypt. FAO, Rome.
  • Davies, W.P., Finch, H.J.S. and Story, S.B. (2009). Critique of Proposals for Developing Agricultural Production in the Master Plan of the Qatar National Food Security Program (QNFSP) for Improving Future Food Security in Qatar. July.
  • Davies, W.P. (2008). Policy support for sustainable food and agriculture development in Vietnam. UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, Hanoi, Vietnam. January.
  • Davies, W.P. (2008). Review of report implementation on 'Promoting Further Development of the Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Aquaculture Sectors within the National Medium-Term Priority Framework in Vietnam'. UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Hanoi, Vietnam. August.
  • Davies, W.P. (2009). Assessment of the School of Sustainable Agriculture at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. UMS. Kota Kinabalu, East Malaysia. May.

 

E

  • Edwards, D. and Butler, I. (2003). West Sussex Farm Diversification Research. West Sussex County Council.

 

G

  • Grange, I. (2009). Soil Carbon Density Estimation: Sampling Problems in a Variable Environment. PhD thesis. University of Sydney.

 

H

  • Harper, F., and Thomas, G. (2001). Report on the Development of Agricultural Education at the State Agrarian University of Moldova. EU-TACIS (FDMOL -9901)

J

  • Jones, J.V.H. (2006). The Uncommon CAP. Seminar presentation at the Countryside
    and Community Research Unit. April 2006. University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham.
  • Jones J.V.H. (2007). Verification of the calculations, methodology and costings used in determining payments for management prescriptions in the Environmental Stewardship Scheme. An independent expert report produced for DEFRA to satisfy the requirements of Article 53 of Council Regulation EC (1974/2006) of 15th December 2006 of the Commission of the European Communities. Royal Agricultural College. April 2007.
  • Jones J.V.H. (2007). Verification of the calculations, methodology and costings used in determining payments for capital works in the Higher Level Environmental Stewardship Scheme. An independent expert report produced for DEFRA to satisfy the requirements of Article 53 of Council Regulation EC (1974/2006) of 15th December 2006 of the Commission of the European Communities. Royal Agricultural College, April 2007.
  • Jones J.V.H. (2007). Verification of the calculations, methodology and costings used in determining Farm Woodland Payments within the English Woodland Grant Scheme. An independent expert report produced for DEFRA to satisfy the requirements of Article 53 of Council Regulation EC (1974/2006) of 15th December 2006 of the Commission of the European Communities. Royal Agricultural College. Draft Final Report. April 2007.
  • Jones J.V.H. (2007). Verification of the calculations, methodology and costings used in determining proposed establishment grant payments under the Energy Crops Scheme. An independent expert report produced for DEFRA to satisfy the requirements of Article 53 of Council Regulation EC (1974/2006) of 15th December 2006 of the Commission of the European Communities. Royal Agricultural College. (Due for completion, May 2007).
  • Jones J.V.H. (2007). Verification of the calculations, methodology and costings used in determining proposed establishment grant payments under the Energy Crops Scheme . An independent expert report produced for DEFRA to satisfy the requirements of Article 53 of Council Regulation EC (1974/2006) of 15th December 2006 of the Commission of the European Communities. May 2007 (released December 2007).
  • Jones J.V.H. (2007). Verification of the business case in support of proposed establishment grant payments under the Energy Crops Scheme. R eport for the Industrial Crops Division of DEFRA. May 2007 (released December 2007).

 

L

  • Lewis, D.B. (2OO3). Hutton Farm: Review of Shooting. GFA-RACE Project.
  • Lewis, D.B and Manley W, J. (2004). Funding Woodland Management through Wood and Timber Sales. Regional Forestry Framework Steering Group.
  • Lewis, D.B. and Manley, W, J. (2005). Forestry Policy Review. Country Land and Business Association.
  • Lewis, D., Cox, D.E., Swindell, J.E.G., Bridges, N. (2004). Rural Asset Management Plans. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
  • Lewis, D.B. (2008). Biofuels case studies in Southwest England. Knowledge West. Published on a range of websites - including Knowledge West and HERDA SW.

 

M

  • Manley, W. J. and Hallett, J. (2002). Social and Cultural Aspects of Hunting with Dogs in Wales: A Case Study Review. Countryside Alliance.
  • Manley, W. J. (2002). Control of Diffuse Agricultural Pollution. English Nature and the Environment Agency.
    Manley, W. J. (2003). Long Term Policy Perspective for Sustainable Agriculture: Environmental Impacts of CAP. DEFRA Report.
  • Manley, W.J., Wright I, Cox, G., Silcock. P., Thomson, K., Pakeman, R. and Nolan, A. (2004). Options for the Sustainable Use of Heather Moorland and Moorland fringe in the UK. Report to the Countryside Alliance.
  • Manley, W. J. and Lewis, D. (2004). Funding Woodland Management through Wood and Timber Sales. Forestry Commission/SEEDA.
  • Manley, W. J. (2004). UK Impacts of Reform of the EU Sugar Beet Regime. DEFRA.
  • Manley, W. J. (2004). Factors Influencing Biodiversity With Organic and Conventional Farming Systems. DEFRA.
  • Manley, W. J. (2004). Monitoring and Evaluation of the Agri-Environment Schemes. SEERAD.
  • Manley W.J., University of Cambridge and Royal Agricultural College. (2004). Economic, social and environmental implications of EU sugar reform. Report to DEFRA.
  • Manley W.J., Hallett, J., Sage R, Swan M, Chamberlain D and Fuller R. (2005). The Effect of Public Access on Lowland Game Management. Countryside Agency and Forestry Commission.
  • Manley W.J. and Smith, G. (2007). Agri-environment Schemes in Scotland: A survey of Participants and Non-Participants. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/12/18103831/0
  • Martin, H. (2001). Effect of Sterilox on the deterioration of stored Capsicum peppers. Sterilox.Inc.
  • Martin, H. (2001). Further studies on the effect of Sterilox on the deterioration of stored Capsicum peppers. Sterilox.Inc.
  • Martin, H. (2001). "Preliminary study into the effect of Sterilox treatment on potatoes infected with Erwinia caratovora. April, 2001. Sterilox.Inc.
  • Martin, H. (2003). Effect of Sterilox on the vase life of carnations and roses. Sterilox.Inc.
  • Martin, H. (2004) A preliminary investigation into the effect of Sterilox on strawberry fruit deterioration in storage. Sterilox.Inc.
  • Martin, H. (2005). Biodegradable basket liners for plant production. ValueForm Ltd.
  • Martin, H., Chadd, S., Janik, I. (2008). Milk particulates and animal health: one year of research at the Royal Agricultural College. A study in association with Facility Monitoring Systems (FMS). Funded by Advantage West Midlands.
  • Moore-Colyer, M.J.S. (2008). The effect of an ad libitum molassed-based supplement Horslyx on the apparent digestibility of fibre in horses. Report for Caltec. February 2008.
  • Moore-Colyer, M.J.S. (2009). Investigation of the buffering action and fermentation activity of Aquacid, when incubated in vitro with fibre and concentrate diets. Report for Saracen Horse Feeds Ltd and CelticSea Minerals. January.
  • Moreton. H. (2001 onwards). Quarterly Report of Current Market Information to RICS Public Affairs Department. (1995-2006 ongoing). RICS Rural Market Survey Contract.
  • Moreton, H. (2004). An evaluation of the effect of BIOTAL Equine Gold on ponies. Manufacturer Study.

 

O

  • O'Sullivan, K., Buckland, J. Dibble, L. King, S. and Silcock, P. (2002). Farms for Schools Accreditation. Countryside Agency.
  • O'Sullivan, K., Silcock, P., Kernon, T., Manley, W.J. and Smith, G. (2003). Evaluation of the High Weald Lane Management Initiative. Countryside Agency.
    Overbury, T. (2001). God's Acre Project: Development, advice and training of a self- propelled grass trimmer. English Nature.
  • Overbury, T. (2003). Development of a Root Cutting Chain Saw. English Nature.
  • Overbury, T. (2003). Development of flail mowers and alternatives to minimise the potential impact of flood defence maintenance works on water vole habitats in Somerset. Environment Agency.
  • Overbury, T. (2005 ongoing). Invisible Cattle Grid, Cranham Common.
    Cotswolds AONB Partnership.
  • RAC. (2001 ongoing). RICS Rural Market Survey Contract (since 1995 to date). Quarterly Report of Current Market Information to RICS Public Affairs Department (involving D. Martin and J. Nixon).

 

S

  • Silcock, P., Manley, W.J., Baines, R.N., Edwards, D., Nixon, J. and Smith. G. (2002). Socio-economic Analysis of Suffolk Coast and Heaths Natural Area. English Nature.
  • Silcock, P., Blake, V., Edwards, D., Limb, M., Skerratt, S. and Smith, G. (2002). Sustainable Agriculture in Wiltshire. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.
  • Silcock, P., Manley, W. J. and Jones, J.V.H. (2002). Isle of Wight Lifescapes. English Nature.
  • Silcock, P., Manley, W. J., and Reaston, P. (2002). Control of Diffuse Agricultural Pollution. English Nature and the Environment Agency.
  • Silcock P., Skerratt, S., Manley, W. J. and Alliston, J. (2002). Review of Strategies - Future Directions for Agriculture. Countryside Agency.
  • Silcock, P., Manley, W.J., Jones, J.V.H., Reaston, P. (2002). The potential environmental effects of CAP reform - The EU Commission's Mid-Term Review proposals.
  • Silcock, P., Jones, J.V.H., Russell, K and Smith, G. (2002). The Costs and Benefits of Wildlife-Friendly Farming. Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
    Silcock, P., Manley, W.J., Jones, J.V.H., Russell, K., Smith, G., Turner, M., Seabrook, M., Severn, J. (2002). The Wildlife Enhancement Scheme. Revision of Menu of Standard Payments. English Nature.
  • Silcock, P., Manley, W.J., Jones, J.V.H., Skerratt, S. and Reaston, P. (2002). Study to Provide an Initial Mapping of the Potential Environmental Effects of CAP Reform.
  • Silcock, P., Manley, W. J., Russell, K. and Jones, J.V.H. (2003). Environmental Impacts of MTR Reform. DEFRA Report.
  • Silcock P, Swales V., Manley W, (2003). Potential Environmental Impacts of CAP
    Reform Agreement.
  • Silcock, P., Swales, V., Manley, W.J., and Jones, J.V.H. (2003). A Long Term Policy Perspective for Sustainable Agriculture: The Potential Environmental Effects of MTR Mid-term Review Proposals.
  • Silcock P, Butler, I., Edwards, D., O'Sullivan, K. and Smith, G. (2003). West Sussex Farm Diversification Study. West Sussex County Council
  • Silcock, P., Manley, W.J. and Sealy, K. (2004). Why Do People Make Decisions That Favour Wildlife? English Nature.
  • Silcock,P., Brunyee, J., Deane, R., Nicholls, K., Manley, W., Lewis, D. (2009).The Future of Farming and Forestry in the Cotswolds - What do Climate Change and Globalisation mean for Farming and Forestry in the Cotswolds AONB? Report to the Cotswolds Conservation Board.
  • Skerratt, S. and Edwards, D. (2002). Sustainable Agriculture in Wiltshire. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
  • Skerratt, S. (2004). Delivery of an Environmental Strategy Through Farming Connect. Welsh Development Agency.
  • Story, S., Baines, R., Davies, W.P. and Cannon, N. (2008). Initial studies of a Research and Training Farm for Regeneration. Hulani Trust. Sabi Sands, South Africa. (on-going).
  • Story, S.B., Tait, J.D., and Davies, W.P. (2009). Review of prospects for agricultural development and a national agricultural extension advisory service in Rwanda. Requested proposal (Geoffrey Clifton-Browne MP).
  • Swindell, J. (2008). ICT in European Rural development. Report to EU-China Information Society Project. Harbin and Yangquan, PR China.
  • Swindell, J. (2008). GIS in Disaster Relief and Mitigation, the May 2008 Sichuan Earthquake. Report to EU-China Information Society Project. Chengdu, PR China.
  • Swindell, J. (2008). eBusiness for rural areas. Report to EU-China Information Society Project. Guangzhou and Chengdu, PR China.
  • Swindell, J. (2008). e-Commerce and Rural Development in Europe. Report to EU-China Information Society Project. Hainan and Chengdu, PR China.

 

T

  • Thomas, G. (2003). Feasibility Report on the Establishment of an MBA Programme at the State Agrarian University of Moldova. EU-TEMPUS (IMG 03-UK 1005).
  • Topolansky, F. (2009). Organic Farm Management Development in Czech Republic. Grampus Heritage and Training Ltd. July/August 2009. Czech Republic.
  • Topolansky, F. (2008). MERCOSUR Union, Porter's diamond and the competitiveness of the Uruguayan broiler industry. PhD thesis. December. University of Gloucestershire.
  • Turner, J.C., Baines, R.N. and Chadd, S. (2004). EIA Study - Development of the Pig Industry in Barbados. British Caribbean Chamber of Commerce.
  • Turner, J. C. and Davies, W. P. (2006). Review of the Chateau and Estate at Menetou - Salon, Bourges, France. April. Private Client.
  • Turner, J.T., Jones, J.V.H ., Finch, S., Hardy, D. and Davies, W.P. (2008) Due diligence assessment of a corporate farming investment in Ukraine. Private client, New York and London.

 

W

  • Walsh, R. and Charles, J. (2001). Guernsey Farm Accounts Survey. Reports for the States of Guernsey Commerce and Employment Department (Annual Reports from 2001 to 2005) ongoing study. Guernsey State Government.
  • Walsh, R. (2004). Farm Business Trends Analysis, A Report for the Policy Review Working Party, States of Guernsey Commerce and Employment Department. Guernsey State Government.
  • Walsh, R. and Charles, J. (2009). Guernsey Farm Business Survey. Report for the States of Guernsey Commerce and Employment Department. Guernsey State Government.
  • Ward, J. and Manley, W. J. (2001). New Entrants to the Land Market. GB Wildlife and Countryside Agencies. http://www.lupg.org.uk/