By 2050 global agricultural output will need to increase by 60% on current levels to meet demand for food. Agricultural output on such a scale will put an increased strain on resources such as water. Lack of fresh water supply …
‘From Farm to Fork’ From the farm through to our forks, the agri-food sector has a gross value added (GVA) to the UK economy of £103bn. Food and drink manufacturing, retailing, and wholesaling contribute £66.3bn to this GVA. The journey …
Dr Rattan Yadav, Research Leader at Aberystwyth University, has been working to develop and use genetic variations of pearl millet for 19 years. In this Agri-Tech Catalyst project, his work is taking a new direction to develop a grain that …
Pea and bean weevil and bruchid beetle are common pests in UK legumes, impacting on both yield and quality. Great progress has been made in control of bruchid beetle damage in recent years, but weevil attacks have become more difficult …
Importance of nitrogen fertiliser in wheat production Nitrogen fertiliser application is the primary input cost in milling wheat production and also accounts for 80% of its carbon footprint. Milling wheat production requires a higher nitrogen input than feed wheat production …
I recently had a very ‘fruitful’ visit to one of our new Agri-Tech Catalyst projects and learned all about the fascinating future of strawberries. East Malling Research (EMR) in Kent are leading the partnership to identify new varieties of strawberry …
The agri-food sector is a core component of the agri-tech industry, contributing £97 billion to the UK economy with household expenditure on food and drink exceeding £100 billion annually. The supply chains in this sector are complex and interconnected with …
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