A long-lived perennial rice has been developed, so farmers can plant just once and reap up to eight harvests without sacrificing yield. Proud of Erik Sacks, my past research collaborator from @UofIllinois https://t.co/MtcbVc3lXB
There is a philosophical tug of war between free traders who would slash tariffs and open up the UK market to competitors & those who prioritise domestic production and protection for agriculture
“It’s left UK agri-food policy adrift” says @ProfTimLang
https://t.co/nZQsZDdXmz
New GM potato 🥔 variety approved by @USDA, is resistant to potato late blight and potato virus Y. It was also modified to alter the potato tuber sugar profile and quality. @SimplotCompany https://t.co/MCgD58hdob
Please RT:
We are looking for a Project Officer to lead the #OurUplandCommons project in the @yorkshire_dales
Read more about the project here: https://t.co/ALJcQJKYRy
Role profile and how to apply here: https://t.co/F4VJ4MZdpX
Deadline for applications: 30th October
Really disappointed to have confirmed a second case of #AvianFlu in Scotland yesterday. Small backyard flock in Tankerness, Orkney follows in from small commercial on at Bernera, Lewis.
Please everyone, keep YOUR birds safe. It’s a horrible way for them to die.
If you do drug R&D, check the history of ischaemic stroke to avoid the mistakes. By 2007, 900 drugs had "positive" animal results, 97 were tested in people, but only 2 showed benefit.
Box 3 here: https://t.co/wHJf3NuYZY
Thanks to @CAMARADES_@Maclomaclee
Delighted to be awarded over £13million from @scotgov Just Transition fund to establish two #pioneering science projects.
HydroGlen and the Just Transition Hub will focus on providing #solutions to Scotland’s food, environmental and water concerns.
More: https://t.co/MB2JeNVzHn
Devastating to listen to @jamieoliver on @BBCr4today (about 7.35) on England’s ‘meanness’ to children—this gov’s apparent inability to grasp that hungry children can’t learn. How do we ‘level up’/build a better future except through the next generation?
BREAKING: @MunichRe, the world’s biggest reinsurer, has just adopted an oil and gas exit policy. 🔥 Munich Re underwrites 22% of the global economy so this sends a strong message to insurers, energy companies and governments still considering new fossil fuel infrastructure. 🧵
If you love #seaweed you may have missed the first of two YAS podcast episodes about it... https://t.co/xuiAecD7kq @YoungAcademySco@nikivermeulen @sandrocf