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Beans in toast could revolutionise British diets
Scientists are aiming to transform British diets by adding more UK-grown faba beans into the nation’s daily bread.
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UK agriculture and robotics receive £12.5 million funding
DEFRA has committed to further funding for agriculture and horticulture automation and robotics to improve productivity.
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Environment Secretary commits to sustainable horticulture growth
The UK’s Environment Secretary, Ranil Jayawardena, says he is committed to boosting home grown fruit and vegetable production and driving high-tech horticulture growth. Here’s how he intends to do it…
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Infographic: The Future of Net Zero Eating
The future of food is in sustainability. Clean eating strives to maximise the value of resource use and minimise adverse environmental impacts. A Net Zero diet will not only change how we grow our crops but also our dietary habits - if implemented correctly, this could make all sorts of…
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Have scientists found a replacement for wheat flour in white bread?
A research team thinks that its chickpea-derived flour can produce equally tasty white bread and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes.
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Gene editing could improve productivity traits in water buffalo
New research has highlighted the potential for gene editing to replicate desirable characteristics in water buffalo, a key livestock in many Asian countries.
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“Digital dairy” project receives £50,000 development funding
The project aims to improve the traceability of dairy products and provide reassurance to industry and consumers of the origin and safety of their products.
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UK Science Minister announces £20 million plastics research fund
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £4 million to develop new solutions to reduce persistent plastics entering our environment.
