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Join NISD for a film screening and panel discussion of Six Inches of Soil, the story of young British farmers transforming how they produce food for people’s and the planet’s health. Book tickets for the 13 June, 5 – 8.30pm: rb.gy/mcvj5x Info: sixinchesofsoil.org

Exciting News! Our PhD researcher, Lucy Njogu is enhancing the resilience of aquatic food systems in coastal Kenya. Key findings: high fish demand, mariculture as a solution, and need for improvements. Stay tuned for updates on this transformative journey! bit.ly/3yV27iM

A month ago, we hosted the John Innes Foundation Annual Lecture with Prof Jess Fanzo, who shared insights on transforming food systems. Highlights included the Food Systems Dashboard & Countdown to 2030. Thanks to our co-host Quadram Institute Recording at: bit.ly/3XtYeLM

NISD's Janet Mutiso, with International Potato Center, explores nudges for Ugandan sweet potato farmers. Turns out, nudges can drive adoption of improved crop varieties! But they work best when paired with comprehensive agronomic advice.   Read more: bit.ly/4bRXUua     Photo credit: CIP

A new variety of wheat can take ten years to develop from lab to loaf. How do researchers know what wheat will be needed in ten years?A new NISD project will help inform research priorities using a transdisciplinary approach and partnering with stakeholders from wheat value chain

NISD is a partner in a UK-CGIAR project led by ICARDA to tackle wheat rust, a disease with devastating effects on smallholder farmers. The project applies genetic and breeding strategies to improve wheat varieties grown in the Global South. Full Link: bit.ly/3XawYBq