Food production has become a focal point for achieving wider system sustainability as the UK pursues net-zero ambitions to reach a ‘carbon’ neutral/negative economy by 2050 as part of its commitment to the Paris Agreement. This national focus on...

Wild meat is vital to diets and livelihoods, providing essential nutrition and economic sustenance for many communities, particularly in Africa and Asia. However, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the fragile balance between humans and nature into...

As we approach World Food Day, it is essential to reflect on the ongoing issue of food poverty, which continues to affect millions worldwide. Food poverty is not simply a matter of hunger; it is a complex issue tied to inequality, lack of access to...

Globally it has been estimated that the transport of food accounts for nearly 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the entire food system. The relative contribution of emissions from the transport of perishable crops is even higher and is...

Millets are a major staple crop in arid and semi-arid regions of India and Africa due to their climate resilience and adaptability. Yet limited investment in capacity building, business development and market linkages has historically impeded the...

As sustainability and environmentally friendly practices gain global attention, Professor Philip Stevenson’s project, Designing and developing plant-based natural product innovations using Croton seed oil, emerges as a leading example of innovation...

Coffee production is key to the livelihoods of millions of farmers and workers across the tropics. However, while coffee retail has become a high-profile international business, many coffee producers live in poverty and are struggling to respond to...

From the moment Laura Utume set foot on the Natural Resources Institute (NRI) campus, she was captivated by its vibrant international community. With a deep-seated belief in the power of community development and engagement, Laura felt compelled to...

In Uzbekistan, harmful agrochemicals heavily used during the vast cotton production programme during the Soviet era continue to negatively impact the environment, agriculture and human health. This has also had ripple effects on international...

Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), along with adjacent concepts such as conservation agriculture, has become a recognised concept for guiding the implementation of agricultural practices. CSA is distinguished from related agricultural models through...

The Natural Resources Institute (NRI) recently held its annual graduation ceremony, celebrating the academic achievements of its students. This year's event was marked by a blend of joy, pride and accomplishment as graduates, faculty and families...

Food environment research has been gaining prominence across the world in recent years as researchers and practitioners seek to address pressing public health nutrition challenges globally. Historically, food environment research has its roots in...