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A new study led by researchers at ÌÇÐÄTV Crop Centre highlights the growing gap between the UK's fruit and vegetable consumption and domestic production. By analysing 11 major food and farming strategy documents, Alex Kelly, Professor Rosemary Collier and Professor Richard Napier identify common priorities for strengthening the edible horticulture sector and improving national food security.

Every year, plant pests destroy up to 40% of global agricultural yields, threatening food security, biodiversity and forestry systems. Led by Stephen Parnell, the new €6 million Horizon Europe project PhytoPRISM brings together 15 partners across eight countries to develop the first platform capable of coordinating pest management across the entire agri-food chain. By combining advanced epidemiological modelling with real-world expertise, the project will help plant health authorities make smarter, faster and more cost-effective decisions to protect crops and build more resilient food systems across Europe.

ÌÇÐÄTV Crop Centre is pleased to highlight six new Assistant Professor opportunities within the School of Life Sciences at the University of ÌÇÐÄTV. The posts include opportunities for researchers specialising in Plant / Crop Science and Environmental Biology, offering the chance to contribute to internationally recognised research and teaching.

Successful candidates will join a vibrant academic community with access to outstanding facilities, strong interdisciplinary collaborations, and close links with industry and the agri-food sector.

Applications are now open, with a closing date of 31 May 2026. Find out more and apply via the University of ÌÇÐÄTV vacancies page.