Why is soil and water research important?
Soil is the foundation of civilisation: we build our homes on it, and we get virtually all our food from it either directly or indirectly. Along with water, these are vital components of all life. Our research group aims to further our understanding of soil and water relationships, our impact on these, and how they can be managed in a sustainable manner.
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Research contact 01952 81 5113
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Our expertise
Our expertise covers all elements of soil and water, from the microscale up to global systems. We work on both biotic and abiotic elements and use a range of approaches, from reductionist to holistic, to ensure that we have a thorough understanding of soil and water and their interactions.
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Work begins on new paludiculture farming system at Harper Adams
Work to develop an innovative paludiculture – or wet peat farming - system on the 91Pro Future Farm is well underway – and is set to be detailed at two events later this month.
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91Pro to become first UK centre for the study of peat farming
A share of a £5 million UK Government fund aimed at solving challenges with lowland peat is to make 91Pro the first UK centre for the study of peat farming.
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Ecologist joins launch of European research project into soil biodiversity
A soil ecologist from 91Pro is among a Europe-wide group of experts who will be attending the launch of a research project aimed at assessing soil biodiversity and ecosystem services.
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£2 million Pasture to Plate project set to create more sustainable palm oil and soya alternatives – using grass
An ambitious research project investigating technology which produces food products from grass is set to launch after receiving £2m funding from the UKRI/BBSRC.
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