Farming robots that can move autonomously in an open field or greenhouse promise a cleaner, safer agricultural future. But there are also potential downsides, from the loss of much-needed jobs…Read More >
Agriculture
How do you like them apples? Seriously, what’s your problem?
The power of accurately defining problems can be transformative in shaping the direction of research to maximise benefit to society, economy and the environment. We share one experience here that…Read More >
Cutting through the ‘glittering imaginary’ of agriculture 4.0: are new agricultural technologies ‘game-changing’, and if so, for whom?
IFNH Lunchtime Seminar Series We are pleased to announce that our next Lunchtime Seminar “Cutting through the ‘glittering imaginary’ of agriculture 4.0: are new agricultural technologies ‘game-changing’, and if so,…Read More >
Boosting bee diversity can help stabilise crop production
There are over 20,000 bee species and together they help pollinate more than 75% of the world’s leading food crops. Honeybees tend to hog the limelight, but few realise how…Read More >
Regenerative Agriculture Managing the Farm Carbon Footprint
Regenerative Agriculture Managing the Farm Carbon Footprint Annual Edith Mary Gayton Lecture, School of Agriculture, Policy and Development Speaker: Jake Freestone, Farm Manager at Overbury Farms Details to follow To…Read More >
Interrogating the promises of agriculture 4.0: who will win, who will lose, and who has the power to decide?
Human Geography Research Seminar Dr David Rose, Elizabeth Creak Associate Professor of Agricultural Innovation and Extension, School of Agriculture, Policy and Development. Presentation, followed by commentary and Q& A with…Read More >
The fourth agricultural revolution is coming – but who will really benefit?
Depending on who you listen to, artificial intelligence may either free us from monotonous labour and unleash huge productivity gains, or create a dystopia of mass unemployment and automated oppression….Read More >
The Trepidations of an African PhD Researcher
The Trepidations of an African PhD Researcher – Who Are You and Why Are You Here? Atenchong Talleh Nkobou, School of Agriculture, Policy and Development This paper contributes to research…Read More >
Enabling a just transition to England’s new agri-environment scheme
The UK’s decision to leave the EU is seen by the Government as an opportunity to reform UK agricultural land policy. Researchers from the University of Reading and the University…Read More >
