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ADAS (Independent consultancy)

Institution overall role: Previously a government advisory service, ADAS was privatised in 1997 and now provides independent, science-based environmental and rural consultancy and contracting services to a diverse range of organisations in the private and public sectors, throughout the UK and internationally. Core disciplines focus on the interaction of man with the living, growing environment and ensuring its future sustainability, together with a range of rural development and agricultural services. ADAS has more than 700 environmental and rural development specialists, operating from a network of offices and research sites throughout the UK.

Role and priorities/objectives in knowledge transfer & innovation:
The ADAS services draw on findings from innovative research and are structured around four areas of business support and advice:

Environment
Sustainable crop management
Animal health and welfare
Waste contracting

Research & innovation links:
The following link shows how UK science is organised https://www.britishcouncil.org/new/euraxess/landscape/.
ADAS carries out a wide range of projects and initiatives on behalf of clients. See web links here: https://www.adas.co.uk/Home/Projects/tabid/267/Default.aspx

Homepage: https://www.adas.co.uk/

Contact details:
Pendeford House,
Pendeford Business Park,
Wobaston Rd, Pendeford,
Wolverhampton, WV9 5AP.
Tel: +44 845 766 0085
E-mail: enquiries@adas.co.uk