Agrifood
Mapping what’s beneath our feet on #WorldSoilDay
Photos: Jack making soil observations using a soil auger; a map of strawberry growing areas in Hampshire by Dr Frances Kay 1939; National Soil Archive at Cranfield University; map of electrical conductivity revealing differences in ...
A horticultural message from Madagascar
Siobhan Gardiner, a PhD student at Cranfield University, is a 2017 recipient of the SCI's David Miller Travel Bursary Award. The award aims to give early career plant scientists or horticulturists the opportunity of overseas travel in ...
When water gives you lemons
Multiple complexities shape the connections between water efficiency and resilience in managing drought risks at different scales in fruit production for a South African producer.
Tackling food waste on World Food Day
What would you do with £700? If you live in the UK, believe it or not you’ll likely throw it in the bin. The average UK family wastes up to £700 per year on wasted ...
Agrifood on tour: bringing science to life!
Throughout the year my Agrifood team and I travel around the world to raise awareness of Cranfield’s research and teaching expertise. Central to this is our participation in outreach activities, and this year has been ...
Satellite remote sensing can help you shop smart. But what else could it do?
Do you usually do your shopping after work? If yes, then satellite remote sensing could be on your side, because it is now possible to work out how to miss the crowds. The idea is simple: ...