What applications should we develop for genetics and innovative technologies in improving crop production?
Background
Question Group: Working with nature to improve plant, animal and soil health, enhancing agricultural practices, and promoting resilient food systems. It also encompasses innovation in disease control, climate adaptation for crops and stock, strengthening food safety and sustainable farming to reduce environmental pollution and boost productivity.
Sub-questions: -How can Scotland's crops be made more resilient to changing environmental conditions (such as flooding, drought, CO2 levels)?
-How can we encourage adoption of improved varieties? What are the barriers to adoption of sustainable crops and crop varieties, limitations of breeding into practice?
-How can crop genetic diversity be used to help inform Scotland's land use, biodiversity and climate change policies?
-What crops should we prioritise to produce varieties requiring less use of chemical assistance and improved nutrition?
-Is there a role for LiDAR and other new data?
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Environment natural resources agriculture research strategy 2027 2032
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