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Advances in Poultry Nutrition
Poultry nutrition faces many challenges, including the need to meet the changing requirements of growing birds whilst also avoiding over-nutrition and nutrient losses which can be …
Protecting Natural Capital and Biodiversity in the Agri-Food Sector
Natural capital accounting provides techniques to value natural resources and the ecosystem services they deliver. These techniques are being increasingly used by governments, …
Managing Biodiversity in Agricultural Landscapes
Despite recent efforts, agricultural production continues to threaten biodiversity, disrupt delivery of key ecosystem services and contribute to climate change. A more regenerative …
Advances in Pig Breeding and Reproduction
In recent years, there have been significant developments in the way that pigs are bred. This is primarily as a result of a shift in focus from production traits, such as meat …
Transforming Food Systems
There is an almost universal recognition that modern agri-food supply chains are unsustainable. They are seen as both contributing to and vulnerable to climate change, too reliant …
Improving Water Management in Agriculture
Irrigated agriculture accounts for around 70% of global water use. However, an estimated 60% of irrigated cropland remains highly water-stressed, a problem intensified by the …
Improving Standards and Certification in Agri-Food Supply Chains
There is increasing scrutiny of the safety, environmental and social impact of food production by both consumers and governments. However, ensuring safe, sustainable and socially …
Smart Farms
The agricultural sector remains under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact and consequent contribution to climate change, whilst also producing enough food to …
Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Bananas Volume 3
Bananas are a key food source for millions, whilst their production supports the livelihood of farmers across the globe. However, recent research has identified the vulnerability …
Developing Drought-Resistant Cereals
Drought remains the biggest single threat from climate change to the production of key cereal crops, such as wheat and barley. Cereals also respond in complex ways to drought …
Advances in Organic Dairy Cattle Farming
The dairy sector continues to face increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact and contribution to climate change. It must also address consumer concerns surrounding issues …
Advances in Sheep Production
While sheep production has an important place in many farming systems across the world, sheep products face an increasingly competitive market. In addition to traditional concerns …