agriculture
A sit down with Neil Harris
Controlling our climate We sat down with Neil to find out more about his experience in atmospheric science and his involvement in the Montreal Protocol, one of the only international agreements to be ratified by ...
What do healthier diets mean for the water scarcity footprint of the UK fruit and veg system?
It is now a well-established fact that eating fresh fruit and vegetables is highly beneficial for human health. Multiple epidemiological studies have shown that increasing consumption of fruit and vegetables reduces the incidence of many ...
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 ...
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 ...
Are you interested in progressing agricultural science but worried about how to cover the bills?
I am a third year PhD student at Cranfield University looking at the effects of tillage on soil health. My research was made possible by funding I received from the NFU Mutual Centenary Award. My ...
How the UK is dealing with the impact of droughts on agriculture
A water crisis is a serious challenge. According to the World Economic Forum, water crises are one of the most important risks facing our globe. Droughts are a natural hazard, but one that causes great ...