Farming go hand in hand
Find out about the hard work British farmers do to feed the nation while also maintaining high animal welfare
standards, protecting the economy and contributing to the British economy.
Crop Improvement
Focuses on developing high-yield, disease-resistant crop varieties using traditional breeding and genetic engineering techniques to enhance food security and improve nutritional content.
Precision Agriculture
Uses technology like GPS, drones, and sensors to optimize inputs such as water, fertilizer, and pesticides, improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
Agroecology
Investigates sustainable farming systems that integrate ecological principles, aiming to balance productivity with conservation of resources and biodiversity.
Water Management
Researches efficient irrigation techniques, water conservation strategies, and drought-resistant crops to address the global challenge of water scarcity in agriculture.
Pest and Disease Control
Develops integrated pest management (IPM) strategies that reduce reliance on chemical pesticides, focusing on biological control, resistant crop varieties, and natural predators.
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Examines methods to make agriculture more resilient to climate change, including carbon sequestration, crop adaptation, and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions.
Sustainable Livestock Production
Focuses on improving livestock management for higher productivity while minimizing environmental impacts, including reducing methane emissions and improving feed efficiency.
Urban Agriculture
Studies the integration of agriculture into urban environments, promoting vertical farming, rooftop gardens, and hydroponics to enhance food production in densely populated areas.