Janet Dwyer has been working with the farmer-led steering group of the Exmoor Hill Farming Network, helping them produce a position statement following discussions in late 2016 regarding the implications of Brexit. (Cover image courtesy EHFN)
CCRI Visiting Research Fellow, Jane Ricketts Hein, is organising a free one-day conference for Welsh upland farmers at Bangor University. The conference is called "What is the future for upland farming in Wales: Beyond CAP?"
Somerset dairy farmers are invited to a free event to put forward their needs and aspirations for the sustainability of dairy farming in Somerset following Brexit.
Damian Maye has provided a short commentary in Veterinary Record on a new paper, published in the same issue, by Ruth Little and colleagues.
Dr Nick James, who is a geographer and Associate Lecturer with the Open University, and Liz Child, a Human Ecology graduate and a local fresh food campaigner, are making a presentation on Thursday 16th February entitled 'A Horticultural Belt for Stroud District'.
A blog that looks at the pleasures of eating seasonal food, prompted by the media coverage of the shortage of courgettes in UK supermarkets in February!
Dr Dan Marsh, who is visiting the CCRI from the University of Waikato, New Zealand, gave a presentation at the CCRI Seminar Series on Thursday, 2nd February. His presentation can now be viewed on YouTube.
Dr Dan Marsh, who is visiting the CCRI from the University of Waikato, New Zealand, is giving a presentation at the CCRI Seminar Series today (Thursday, 2nd February).
The CCRI is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant (Student Placement) to support the research output of the Institute. Find out more!