How can we enable better biosecurity standards and behaviours to control and minimise the impact of disease and pests? how can we build systems that are resilient to introductions of pests and diseases and that can support adaptation and recovery? How can we breed animals and plants which are resistant to key diseases?
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We want to protect the nation from the effects of animal and plant diseases and pests, to enable sustainable production, trade, and a vibrant natural environment. Our focus is on building resilience to prevent, detect, adapt, and enable risk-based control.
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Related UKRI funded projects
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EO4AgroClimate Using Earth Observation data to improve datasets for biosecurity risk mapping of pest and disease and biocontrol suitability
This project aims to use image and climatic data, collected by global satellites, to help improve estimates where pests and diseases of agriculture may spread. Changing climates mean that more areas globally are becoming...
Funded by: STFC
Lead research organisation: CAB International
Why might this be relevant?
The project aims to use Earth Observation data to improve datasets for biosecurity risk mapping of pest and disease, which partially addresses the question of enabling better biosecurity standards and behaviors to control and minimize the impact of disease and pests.
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Adaptive AI-enabled and Context-enhanced Mobile Intelligence for Climate-smart Pest Management to Optimise Sustainable and Resilient Farming
Worldwide, crops are threatened by invertebrate pests which cause feeding damage and transmit plant viruses. High levels of infestation can cause up to 80% yield loss. Currently, farmers are advised to follow economic th...
Funded by: ISCF
Lead research organisation: MUTUS TECH LTD
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on AI-driven pest detection and management to enable better biosecurity standards and behaviors.
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The Sentinel Crop Disease Surveillance Network
As with many developed countries the UK's agricultural land is under pressure to provide food to a growing population in the most efficient and sustainable manner. There is an added opportunity and responsibility for cou...
Funded by: ISCF
Lead research organisation: G'S FRESH LIMITED
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on early detection of crop pathogens and providing management plans, aligning with the goal of controlling and minimizing the impact of diseases and pests.