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NUCNet, the Novel and Underutilised Crop Network

Climate change could cost the UK billions annually, in part because of its effect on agriculture. Diversifying current farm practices is necessary for the UK to continue to grow nutritious food in a changing climate, without degrading biodiversity. Utilising novel and underutilised crops (NUCs) is one underexplored route to diversification. NUCs are those currently rarely grown in the UK, but with great potential as an alternative food source. Identifying and overcoming barriers to their incorporation into the food system requires an extensive interdisciplinary team, which brings together representatives across the entire food system, from farmers, breeders, processors and retailers, via science to communities. 

The Network is open, inclusive, and diverse, please consider signing up (https://novelcropnetwork.ac.uk/membership/) for updates, to get involved, and exclusive funding opportunities (for collaborative research and schools/community groups).