Hear from #NIAB CEO Mario Caccamo in this article for Science for Sustainable Agriculture, where he says the UK is too slow at translating science into practical farming innovations👇

Mario Caccamo

UK translation of fundamental discovery science into practical farming innovations is too slow and fragmented compared to other countries. Bridging this ‘valley of death’ may require a major re-organisation of our R&D landscape, says NIAB CEO Mario Caccamo

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Inspiring presentation of Guido Van den Ackerveken at the CROP Innovation & Business conference meeting on the large public-private partnership CropXR and LettuceKnow as a stepping stone

🚨Event | #Agritech in the East of England | 15 March. Join the discussion with:

George Freeman MP
Prof. Mario Caccamo NIAB
Dr Belinda Clarke Agri-TechE
Dr Louise Sutherland Cambridge Enterprise

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Prof Susan Jebb chair of Food Standards Agency makes a stronger case for meaningful food labels. This is a very good point! #NFU24

PM Rishi Sunak addresses #NFU24 conference - “the services we provide should be shaped around your needs” “we will prioritise food security and will monitor progress with a new index”

The future of farming: Exploring the realities of regenerative agricultural practices
Mario Caccamo

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Great to see this opportunity reported at the Fresh Produce Journal - this is the second round of a funding scheme focused on businesses that offers access to World-Class expertise and facilities. Growing Kent & Medway #sustainability

'Seed treatments offer an economical and sustainable way to boost food security, helping to maximise yield potential, improve crop health and vigour, reduce the need for additional pesticide applications, and support sustainable agriculture.'

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What is the role of farming in nature recovery? This was the theme of the seminar yesterday organised by Devon’s Local Nature Partnership. It was great to share the stage with Andrew Balmford, Tom Finch and Richard Pywell. I presented the work we do at @NIAB on #regenag .

Naff picture of what is becoming an increasingly scarce bird - Greenfinch (RSPB Dungeness today). 69% decline in the UK 1979-2020 and now its conservation status is 'Red Listed' - endangered! These are difficult times for this once common species. BTO KOS #Greenfinch

Day two of BioSTL ReACH Summit was all about the need for innovation to meet the aims of regenerative farming. From the farmers experience to the developers of technologies there is a strong sense that innovation will be at the heart of the change of the food system.

🗣️ Defra UK farming minister Mark Spencer has suggested the government would consider capping the amount of environmental incentives farmers in England can claim, to ensure they are producing enough food for the nation.

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