Ann Bruce

Read each main point in more detail here! ukfoodsystems.ukri.org/2022/11/11/cov…

A long-lived perennial rice has been developed, so farmers can plant just once and reap up to eight harvests without sacrificing yield. Proud of Erik Sacks, my past research collaborator from @UofIllinois phys.org/news/2022-11-f…

There is a philosophical tug of war between free traders who would slash tariffs and open up the UK market to competitors & those who prioritise domestic production and protection for agriculture “It’s left UK agri-food policy adrift” says @ProfTimLang ft.com/content/d8b93f…

New GM potato 🥔 variety approved by ⁦@USDA⁩, is resistant to potato late blight and potato virus Y. It was also modified to alter the potato tuber sugar profile and quality. ⁦@SimplotCompany⁩ potatonewstoday.com/2022/10/25/aph…

Please RT: We are looking for a Project Officer to lead the #OurUplandCommons project in the @yorkshire_dales Read more about the project here: bit.ly/3yL1aqs Role profile and how to apply here: bit.ly/3gf5wQb Deadline for applications: 30th October

Really disappointed to have confirmed a second case of #AvianFlu in Scotland yesterday. Small backyard flock in Tankerness, Orkney follows in from small commercial on at Bernera, Lewis. Please everyone, keep YOUR birds safe. It’s a horrible way for them to die.

If you do drug R&D, check the history of ischaemic stroke to avoid the mistakes. By 2007, 900 drugs had "positive" animal results, 97 were tested in people, but only 2 showed benefit. Box 3 here: nature.com/articles/s4157… Thanks to @CAMARADES_ @Maclomaclee

Great to see you doing this - much under researched topic, though NZ has been doing some

Delighted to be awarded over £13million from @scotgov Just Transition fund to establish two #pioneering science projects. HydroGlen and the Just Transition Hub will focus on providing #solutions to Scotland’s food, environmental and water concerns. More: bit.ly/3MkRjx0

Devastating to listen to @jamieoliver on @BBCr4today (about 7.35) on England’s ‘meanness’ to children—this gov’s apparent inability to grasp that hungry children can’t learn. How do we ‘level up’/build a better future except through the next generation?

BREAKING: @MunichRe, the world’s biggest reinsurer, has just adopted an oil and gas exit policy. 🔥 Munich Re underwrites 22% of the global economy so this sends a strong message to insurers, energy companies and governments still considering new fossil fuel infrastructure. 🧵

If you love #seaweed you may have missed the first of two YAS podcast episodes about it... youngacademyofscotland.org.uk/coastal-knowle… @YoungAcademySco @nikivermeulen @sandrocf

This year’s @EurSafe_Ethics conference on transforming food systems took place in #Edinburgh. Here are some of the highlights: innogen.ac.uk/news/eursafe22… #agriculture #Biotechnology #AnimalWelfare #food #supplychain #ClimateEmergency @Annibruce @MairiGougeon @EurSafe2022

Salad days are over for European food producers as energy costs bite ft.com/content/2853f3…