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Importance of British food producers

Published
17 February 2017
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Working with business
Environment
Working with business
Environment

A new report is calling for the UK to be more self-sufficient in food production, in the wake of continued global uncertainty and reliance on food produced elsewhere in the world.

A farmer in Malawi checks her maize crop that is struggling as a result of the worst drought in three decades. Credit: Neil Palmer (CIAT)

Crop breeding is not keeping pace with climate change

Published
20 June 2016
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Science
Environment

Crop yields will fall within the next decade due to climate change unless immediate action is taken to speed up the introduction of new and improved varieties, experts have warned.

Real world impact of academic research

Published
22 April 2016
Categories
Science

The significant impact of Leeds’ research will be showcased before judges from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) this week.