Background. Do you want to help us to understand how grazing and rewilding can provide better ecosystem services?. We are facing severe consequences due to climate change and biodiversity loss. Read more
Agriculture dominates the Irish landscape, with ~60% of the total land area devoted to grass-based agriculture for beef and dairy production. Read more
With the price of mineral fertilisers increasing and the state of soil health decreasing, innovative solutions are needed to meet crop nutrient demands whilst ensuring that sufficient organic matter is conserved in the soil. Read more
Faba beans (Vicia faba L.) are nitrogen-fixing crops that boost the yield of subsequent crops, such as wheat, through mechanisms beyond nitrogen alone. Read more
The Cambridgeshire Fens are an extensively drained lowland peatland landscape, covering 4,000 km2 and an important contributor to UK food and nutritional security. Read more
Faba beans (Vicia faba L.) are a vital legume crop known for their protein content and nitrogen-fixing abilities, which enhance soil fertility. Read more
Ireland and New Zealand aim to at least halve greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and reach net zero carbon by 2050. A significant contribution common to both countries national GHG estimates comes from grassland over drained organic (peat) soils with upper estimates of approximately 9Mt CO. Read more
Globally, ca.374 million tons of potatoes are produced per annum, providing a staple food that is rich in carbohydrate, protein, fibre and vitamin C (FAO, 2024). Read more
Water quality and quantity are under rising pressure from agricultural activities that may cause overexploitation of natural waters and pollutants runoff. Read more
Beyond plastics, polymers play a vital role in our lives as key ingredients of liquid formulations. They are found in millions of everyday products, from the shampoo in our bathrooms to the paint on our walls. Read more
The UKRI and Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) has awarded a Collaborative Training Partnership (CTP) grant to a consortium led by G's Growers Ltd. Read more
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