AARC – Associated Agricultural and Rural Consultants - is a UK based consultancy focussing on small to medium scale consultancy projects in the rural, agricultural and food sectors.

AARC Ltd is wholly owned by the British Institute of Agricultural Consultants (BIAC) and is supported by the consultancy strength and track record of its consultants. BIAC was established in 1957 as the professional association for independent, qualified consultancy specialists in a wide range of rural and agricultural areas of study.  Its members are bound by the Institute’s Code of Profession Conduct.  BIAC Members undertake monitored Continuous Professional Development and BIAC is accredited with the British Accreditation Bureau.

WHAT DO WE DO?

AARC undertakes discrete or continuous assignments in skill areas including:
•Strategic consultancy, whole farm planning, farm business advice
•Rural planning and new enterprise development
•Rural development and renewable energy
•Project management, management consultancy
•Policy advice and environmental impact assessment
•Independent expert opinion

WHERE DO WE DO IT?

Our teams work in all regions of the UK on an appropriate daily rate or on competitive tender basis.

HOW DO WE DO IT?

AARC selects a dedicated project manager to act as a single point of contact for the client to ensure good communication and delivery, especially when a number of individual consultants with diverse skills may be contributing to a project.

Projects are staffed according to their type and duration bringing the most appropriate professional skills to each assignment.  We approach projects and tenders with a team structure.

AARC management ensures that the contracted work undertaken is delivered on time and to the quality standards agreed.