How can we develop novel crops which are suitable for a changing environment?
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: -What is the potential for growing crops for biofuel in Scotland?
-What are the potential benefits of bringing more leguminous crops into rotation, and which can be trialled or developed in Scotland?
-What are the social and economic consequences of novel crops and innovative production systems?
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Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Environment natural resources agriculture research strategy 2027 2032
Research fields
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
Plant and crop production is central in agriculture, food systems, and in bio-economy applications, which is essential to address future challenges related to growing population, climate change, scarcity of agricultural ...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Lead research organisation: THE BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL
Why might this be relevant?
Addresses the development of novel crops for a changing environment and food security.
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NUCNet: the Novel and Underutilised Crop Network
Climate change could cost the UK billions annually, in part because of its effect on agriculture. For example, the record-setting wet winter in 2023-24 is expected to cost UK farmers nearly £1 billion. Diversifying...
Funded by: BBSRC
Lead research organisation: University of Southampton
Why might this be relevant?
Focuses on underutilized crops and diversification in agriculture, relevant to the question.
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University of Reading and Waitrose Limited KTP 23_24 R5
To enhance environmental and financial farm sustainability by developing a programme of change rooted in Regenerative Agriculture, transforming how we produce food. This will be a crucial response to climate change and b...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: THE UNIVERSITY OF READING
Why might this be relevant?
The project aims to enhance environmental and financial farm sustainability through Regenerative Agriculture, addressing climate change and biodiversity loss, which aligns with developing novel crops for a changing environment.