Author: Sandra Dancer
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Warm‑weather chickpea dreams are a fantasy without policies that enable production
A clear closing message, from Roger Vickers – “policies must sustain action throughout the supply chain. Growers will never be able to make meaningful change to the food supply chain alone. Mere suggestions of alternative cropping opportunities are not enough.” Read…
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Call for Crop Group Leads (ECRs)
Are you interested in a particular crop group – such as legumes and pulses, cereals and grains, vegetables, or fruits? We are seeking Early Career Researchers to act as crop group leads. In this role, you will help initiate a…
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Call for Volunteers: ECR Management Board (ECR-MB)
The call is now open for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) who are members of NUCNet to join the ECR Management Board (ECR-MB). This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the direction of NUCNet, contribute to decision-making, and play an…
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New Crops for the UK project
New Crops for the UK project has had Mark Chapman, NUCNet Project Lead, busy sending out seeds to 80 schools in the past few weeks. Mark is challenging schools to grow buckwheat, sunflowers, sweetcorn, chickpeas and other novel crops and…
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LifeLab
LifeLab, teenagers in Southampton are leading the way in tackling ultra‑processed foods through a collaborative research project with LifeLab. As part of the initiative, they explored the health impacts of ultra‑processed foods and developed practical solutions, including healthier “food swaps.”…
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Growing Wild Citizens at School
Growing Wild Citizens at School is a collaborative project working with primary schools in Southampton to help children grow their own food and learn about sustainability. Through hands-on activities, pupils explored how food is produced, the importance of biodiversity, and their…
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New strategy to transform school meals
A UK collaboration to improve food in schools. Every child deserves the nourishment that good quality school food provides to fuel their learning and their futures. Read full article here
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Reimagining novel crops through omics and local plant diversity
How can wild species be deployed to improve food security? Wild plant species, long excluded from mainstream agriculture, hold untapped potential for building resilient and diverse food systems. Today’s agrifood landscape is constrained by a narrow selection of high-input, genetically…
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How domesticated is your favourite crop?
How domesticated is your favourite crop? In addition to introducing a new index that can be applied for cross-species comparisons, this study uncovers recurring patterns shared among species, pointing to general principles underlying plant domestication. Read more…
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