Why funding for fundamental science is so important for sustainable agriculture

In order to feed the world's growing population we need innovative solutions to unlock the potential of agricultural systems.
The North Wyke Farm Platform is a large-scale research facility - a farm lab - with the clear and distinct aim of making farming a more sustainable endeavour. We spoke to Dr Phil Le Grice about why the work the North Wyke team does is so important.
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