A few examples of our projects for Agriculture, the Environment, Fisheries and Food
Agriculture
Examined the economics and animal welfare implications of dairy mega-farms and the animal welfare benefits of UK and EU farm assurance schemes
Evaluated rural development packages including the North West Livestock Programme
Assessed the options and functioning of support measures for agricultural businesses
Examined the options for Jersey’s abattoir and animal by-products and assessed the needs and potential of the Isle of Man pig industry
The Environment
Developed an economic modelling tool for the North York Moors National Park
Supported the ELM Test and Trial – blending public and private finance to facilitate landscape recovery
Appraised the operationalisation of tree protections under Jersey’s planning regulations
Reviewed Channel Island policy & legislation for the control of genetically modified organisms
Fisheries
Developed a Marine Resources Strategy for the Government of Jersey
Analysed trade flows for the UK shellfish sector and the impacts of rules of origin requirements on the UK fishing industry
Produced the Beyond Brexit Blueprint for the Scottish fisheries sector
Contributed to Net Zero and Sustainability for the Scottish seafood sector
Drafted Codes of Practice for the welfare of decapod crustaceans
Food
Reviewed food security for the Government of Jersey
Researched the tariff and non-tariff barriers to Jersey’s agricultural and shellfish trade
Reviewed the impact to Jersey of the extension of the UK’s WTO membership
Analysed the negotiating positions for Jersey’s trade in goods and the impacts of UK-EU trading arrangements on the jurisdiction’s support to business
Reviewed UK-third country free trade agreements to ascertain their impacts on the Crown Dependencies
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