8.1b How can we harness advances in genomics, digital/AI and other emerging technologies to accelerate the development and delivery of climate resilient, disease resistant, nutritious, productive crops and other agriculture innovations?
Background
Food and agriculture research are central to the UK’s modern approach to development to create a world free from poverty and hunger on a liveable planet. We will harness UK and international science expertise and development leadership to prevent hunger and malnutrition crises, and make food systems more productive, resilient and sustainable. We will generate evidence and solutions to support the transition of food systems which underpin UK ambitions on climate and nature, growth and development outcomes.
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Related UKRI funded projects
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EMPHASIS-GO: Bringing Emphasis to Operation: European Infrastructure for Multi-Scale Plant Phenomics and Simulation for Food Security in a Changing Climate
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Why might this be relevant?
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BBSRC Institute Strategic Programme: Building Robustness in Crops (BRIC) Partner Grant
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Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on developing robust crops with genetic diversity and innovative technologies to address challenges in crop production under climate change.