InnovationHubUK

Focusing on fresh produce & field vegetables generally. We work with farmers, growers & food businesses engaging in applied research to reduce or re-use waste

[InnovationHubUK @InnovationHub1]

https://t.co/ha6xdyjnD0 thanks to our combined authority; helping small business and driving down #food and #crop #waste @niabgroup @Agri_Tech_E @InnovationFarm1

[The Sainsbury Laboratory @TheSainsburyLab]

NEWS: New Act will enable scientists to improve crops in England using gene editing methods 🍅

With the Precision Breeding Act, England can capitalise on its world-leading research base in plant sciences and make agriculture more sustainable.
Read ➡️ https://t.co/KhVqhZjOBU

[Belinda Clarke OBE @Belinda_Clarke]

Wow, you guys….I mean, seriously….wow! And thank you. It’s a joy working with you.

[Belinda Clarke OBE @Belinda_Clarke]

Still on energy crops, Miscanthus is what we scientists call Very Very Tall. Incredible, ludicrous triumph of plant biology to generate biomass at such rates. ⁦@Terravesta⁩ ⁦@InnovationFarm1⁩ #AgriTechWeek2022 ⁦@Agri_Tech_E⁩

[Bruce Napier @basnapier]

Just one week to go - I hope to see you there...

[Giles E D Oldroyd 🏳️‍🌈 @gilesedoldroyd]

Very sad to be saying goodbye to Richard Harrison, but excited to see what he does in Wageningen ⁦@harryinashed⁩ ⁦@niabgroup⁩

[Sam Rix @rixfarms]

Harvest worker required - please retweet

[InnovationHubUK @InnovationHub1]

@AgricWill @niabgroup @Groundswellaguk I’ll be there

[InnovationHubUK @InnovationHub1]

@No1FarmerJake @LEAFchief She was so wonderful; what terrible sad news

[Niab @niabgroup]

🚨NIAB OPEN DAYS ARE BACK!🚨

Open to all, visit one of our open days and meet our team of experts discussing #NIAB’s latest agronomy research and demonstrations.

Book your FREE spot ➡️ https://t.co/itu2Sg2krj

[Niab @niabgroup]

📹It's time to give you a tour of the #NIAB stand @CerealsEvent 2022. See how the variety plots are progressing, check out the protein crops and get a sneak preview of where we're going to dig the ever-popular soil hole! 👇 #Cereals22

[Niab @niabgroup]

Our CEO @mcaccamo welcomed Cambridge MP & shadow environment SoS @DanielZeichner to NIAB today, visiting the new HQ for the first time & discussing the potential of gene editing, and other genetic technologies, in crop research.

[InnovationHubUK @InnovationHub1]

Mario Caccamo writes about agriculture research and the role of Niab - check it out https://t.co/3XFqWngniR

[George Freeman FRSA MP @MPGeorgeFreeman]

The blocking of our UK Horizon Membership is causing a lot of uncertainty for many UK research teams, labs & Universities.

That’s why I launched the UK Funding Guarantee for “in-flight” UK project bids.

Details via @UKRI_News below:

[InnovationHubUK @InnovationHub1]

Bravo Ji well deserved

[Niab @niabgroup]

NIAB's Head of Data Sciences Prof Ji Zhou is the recipient of a @Bayer4CropsUK #Grants4Ag award for his work on monitoring and predicting key agronomic traits with AI, aerial imaging, and remote sensing. Full story on the @HALOdotscience blog ➡️https://t.co/y46YhayF98

[Agri-TechE @Agri_Tech_E]

Interesting report by @KTN_Agrifood about UK livestock startups https://t.co/PYGwsNwPZe & innovation drivers. With shout-outs to lots of our members @_Breedr @BetterOrigin @smartbell @PBDBiotech @DeepBranchBio & others. Worth a read & highlights the role of an enabling Govt

[Niab @niabgroup]

This year, with @Agri_Tech_E and partners, we completed an upgrade of the @InnovationHub1

The Hub promotes reducing unsustainable crop and food waste and supports start-up small or medium sized enterprises.

Read the full story ➡️ https://t.co/AFIKW6T7zp #NIABHighlights2021

[Niab @niabgroup]

For the next two weeks we're going to be bringing you some of our highlights from the past year. Let's kick off with the big one: @mcaccamo became the new NIAB CEO in October, moving from his position as MD of @NIABEMR

More info ➡️ https://t.co/LMIMMy8yMz #NIABHighlights2021

[InnovationHubUK @InnovationHub1]

Nice piece of Wk

[Ian Mackay @IanJMackay]

EnvGWAS on yr of origin & eigenGWAS on SVD of markers in historical data need no trait data to find loci under selection. Hits validated against traits. Contrasting results between spring & winter, barley & wheat. Led by Rajiv Sharma @SRUC @TheorApplGenet https://t.co/J25LC9nYvo

[Agri-TechE @Agri_Tech_E]

Massive well done to @niabgroup's @Lydiamjsmith & team at @InnovationHub1 for an ambitious (and no doubt slightly stressful!) hybrid #ATW21 event around carbon management. Showcasing amazing innovation not just on farm, but in the delivery of events and knowledge exchange!