What is AERU?
AERU is a research, consultancy and training team
based in the Division of Geography and Environmental Sciences (Schol of
Life Sciences) at the University of
Hertfordshire. Specialising in agri-environmental science and whole farm
sustainability assessments, AERU's general objectives are to encourage sound environmental
practices on farms and to enhance the reputation and competitiveness of the UK
agricultural and food industry.
AERU was established in 1994 in order to develop the
award winning Environmental Management for Agriculture (EMA) software. Since then the Unit
has completed a wide variety of research, consultancy and technology transfer projects
funded by central and local government, the European Union and UK industry. These include
developing software for pesticide fate evaluations, energy efficiency in greenhouses and
agri-environmental auditing and risk assessments, policy development, green taxes and
primary production assurance. We have undertaken projects for most sectors within the
industry including arable, livestock, horticulture and rural development.
AERU now has a small team of staff dedicated to
assisting industry stakeholders with the adoption of best practice techniques so as to
benefit both the sustainability of their businesses and the environment.
Whilst our core business is agriculture and
horticulture, our skills and experience encompass a much wider remit. This includes
environmental impact assessment and auditing (previous projects include site assessments,
planning and regulatory assessment of new chemicals and drugs), and material flows and
balancing (used in energy, water and waste efficiency assessments).
Please contact us if you would like to
discuss any projects where you think our skills and services may be applicable. |
