Land use(s)
- Mixed.
Methods / issues being explored
- Remediation of land
- Whole system approach
- Solutions to reduce erosion and land degradation
- Reduced use of / alternatives to inorganic fertilisers
- Rewetting of peatlands
- Soil tillage and management
- Modification of organic matter inputs
- Precision farming
- Woodland and woody feature creation
- Increase in / introduction of community gardens.
Data being collected on
- Soil health
- Biodiversity
- Water quality
- Air quality
- Social engagement
- Cultural aspects.
Methods of data collection
- Visual assessments
- Field surveys
- Commercial laboratories
- Sensors
- Remote sensing (LIDAR, satellites, drones, etc.)
- Social surveys.
Types of organisation involved
- Farmers
- Food specialists
- Agri- or forestry industries
- Academics.
Outreach
- Open days
- One-to-one contact
- Events/festivals
- Training courses
- School visits
- Social media.
Networks this organisation / initiative is involved in
- Groundswell
- Crop Health and Protection (CHAP)
- Agri-tech Centre for innovation
- AgriEPI Agri-tech Centre for innovation
- Agritech East
- Eaglelabs.
Website:
www.cranfield.ac.uk/themes/environment-and-agrifood
Contact:
Jacqueline Hannam
Postcode:
MK43 0AL
Other organisations involved:
We work with multiple organisations and groups delivering end-user focused research and innovation in soil, land use and food systems.
Land use type:
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Mixed
