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Communication is key to debate on role of science in food production (News item)
Published on 16-09-2011
A recent shoppers survey report commissioned by CPA highlights the impact of recent food price rises on consumer attitudes. (Photo: 'thatcarrie' Flickr)
Scientists, food industry and politicians must do more to communicate the benefits of agricultural technologiesRead more
Impact of the global food crisis (News item)
Published on 03-08-2011
Consumers are looking to the (UK) Government to take a lead in determining how science is used in food production. (Photo: 'tomms' Flickr)
UK Consumer research reveals increased appreciation of science in agricultural productionRead more
Advances in plant science vital for food security and economic growth (News item)
Published on 29-07-2011
Funding for plant science institutes must be maintained or key opportunities to improve the productivity, climate resilience and resource-use efficiency of major food crops will be lost.
Plant science research can help address the major challenges of food security and economic growth says CPA chief executive Read more
Organic agriculture in the spotlight (Video)
Published on 05-07-2011
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Organic agriculture under the spotlight following recent deadly 'German organic bean sprout' E.coli outbreakRead more
Shopper trends, global food security and the role of science in the food chain (Article)
Published on 04-07-2011
Almost two-thirds (64%) of those surveyed agreed that the era of cheap food was over, while 78% believed the UK should become more self-sufficient in food production. (Photo: 'fitzgerrell' Flickr)
Rising food prices are driving a major shift in way UK shoppers buy and think about foodRead more
High food prices here to stay, say two-thirds of UK shoppers (News item)
Published on 01-07-2011
UK shoppers are clearly worried about the impact of factors such as population growth, climate change and energy supplies on the cost of food. (Photo: 'Soggy Semolina' flickr)
After months of record-high food price inflation, some 64% of UK shoppers believe the era of cheap food is at an endRead more
Kill all known germs (Article)
Published on 24-06-2011
"The organic industry must put aside its suspicion and mistrust of science in food production." Dominic Dyer, Chief Executive, UK Crop Protection Association (CPA)
Organic farming must ditch its irrational mistrust of science or risk losing its reputation, says Dominic DyerRead more
Organic farm subsidies are not the answer to the global food security threat (News item)
Published on 05-05-2011
The Prince of Wales' proposed organic farm subsidies would be a huge step backwards for agriculture, food security and efforts to mitigate climate change. (Photo: Community Spaces Fund)
Prince of Wales proposal a step backwards for UK farming, food security and climate change mitigationRead more
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