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The Global Banana Crisis:  Is GM the answer?

The Global Banana Crisis: Is GM the answer?

by Lucy MacLennan | Sep 7, 2017 | genetic improvement, Sustainability

In the UK we are used to seeing full shelves of bananas in our supermarkets, but their apparent abundance conceals the very real threat that faces global banana production.  That threat takes the form of Panama Disease – this disease is caused by a soil-borne fungus...
How can nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in crops be improved?

How can nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in crops be improved?

by Lucy MacLennan | Sep 7, 2017 | Artificial Fertiliser, Sustainability

Since the ‘Green Revolution’ of the 20th Century, the application of artificial nitrogen fertilisers throughout the world has become commonplace.  Their use increases yields thus creating the opportunity for farmers to maximise profit.  However despite the...
Why are artificial nitrogen fertilisers used and how do they affect sustainability?

Why are artificial nitrogen fertilisers used and how do they affect sustainability?

by Lucy MacLennan | Sep 7, 2017 | Artificial Fertiliser, Sustainability

In many natural environments nitrogen is the primary factor in limiting plant growth (provided there is sufficient water supply and an absence of pests and disease).  It is an essential macronutrient for plant metabolic pathways, protein synthesis and is a major...
What are the issues that affect sustainability within UK Fresh Produce Supply Chains?

What are the issues that affect sustainability within UK Fresh Produce Supply Chains?

by Lucy MacLennan | Sep 7, 2017 | Circular Economy, Retailers, Sustainability

It is estimated that the UK could save USD $1.5billion on landfill cost by keeping organic waste out of landfill (Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 2013).  Organic waste is generated at every stage of the fresh produce supply chains, whether it is on farm through impact of...
Who can drive sustainability in the UK Fresh Produce Industry?

Who can drive sustainability in the UK Fresh Produce Industry?

by tobyduckett | Sep 7, 2017 | Retailers, Sustainability

Agriculture contributes £9.9billion to the British economy and is responsible for employing 476 000 people (DEFRA, 2014).  Its importance to the economy and increasing food security awareness has resulted in the development of Government led strategy to indicate how...
What is the Circular Economy and how does it apply to agriculture?

What is the Circular Economy and how does it apply to agriculture?

by Lucy MacLennan | Sep 7, 2017 | Circular Economy, Sustainability

The circular economy puts sustainability and closed loop thinking at the heart of business models and industrial organisation.  It is a movement that requires business to think, plan and act in a systems approach, ensuring that the implications of the whole system are...

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