The Non - Food Uses of Crops: Supply Chain Assessment and Development R&D Programme was set up in order to acquire and disseminate knowledge on industrial scale application of non-food crop technologies. Its purpose was to support targeted collaborative projects that examine the non-food crop technology at a commercially relevant scale.
A Programme Review took place on Wednesday 27 June 2007 at the DTI Conference Centre in London. The aims of this meeting was to present the results from the projects that were supported under this programme and to assess whether the programme's objectives have been met.
The subsequent Report of the NF06 Review is now available.
For further information please contact the Farming and Food Science Division Admin Team: adminteam@defra.gsi.gov.uk
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Added: 07/01/2008
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The Defra Horticulture LINK 2007 event will take place on Wednesday 28th November at the LEWIS Media Centre.
This is a free opportunity to hear top industry and science speakers highlight the potential impact of new R&D in industry.
For further information please contact the HortLINK Admin Team:
adminteam@defra.gsi.gov.uk
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Added: 28/09/2007
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The Defra Sustainable Farming and Food Science Stakeholder Event took place on 21 February 2007.
The subsequent Report of this event is available here.
For further information please contact the Farming and Food Science Division Admin Team: adminteam@defra.gsi.gov.uk
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Added: 16/05/2007
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The Non - Food Uses of Crops: Supply Chain Assessment and Development R&D Programme was set up in order to acquire and disseminate knowledge on industrial scale application of non-food crop technologies. Its purpose was to support targeted collaborative projects that examine the non-food crop technology at a commercially relevant scale.
The Programme Review takes place on Wednesday 27 June 2007 at the DTI Conference Centre in London. The aims of this meeting are to present the results from the projects that were supported under this programme and to assess whether the programme's objectives have been met. This event is free : Registration form.
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Added: 16/05/2007
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Call for Research Proposals
The Horticulture Link (HortLINK) Programme Management Committee invites Concept Notes which are founded on innovative and collaborative science, demonstrate a route to eventual commercialisation and address objectives which include the following:
Improving crop water use efficiency and reducing diffuse pollutionInnovative technologies to improve energy efficiency, significantly reducing emissions of CO2Tackling wastage in production and processing, including recyclingNew crop management techniques which encourage and harness functional biodiversity
The PMC will select promising bids and invite Full Proposals with a view to making recommendations for funding effective from 1st April 2008
A Call for Research March 2007 - Information Document can be found on the HortLINK pages
Or contact Dr David Cole:
Email: david.cole@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Tel: 0207 238 1543
Fax: 0207 238 1540
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Added: 08/03/2007
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Sustainable Farming and Food Science Stakeholder Event: 21 February 2007
Please watch this space as presentation material will be available on request at a later date. If you would like some further information please email the Sustainable Farming and Food Science Division Admin Team
Email: adminteam@defra.gsi.gov.uk
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Added: 16/02/2007
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Innovative Technologies to save energy, waste and cost
Rothamsted Conference Centre, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, Herts AL5 2JQ
15 June 2006
The Advanced Food Manufacturing LINK Programme has supported several research projects on improving resource use efficiency and reducing waste generation throughout the food industry. It is now timely to disseminate some of the generated knowledge and to discuss future research needs to support the food industry effectively. The aims of the meeting are to present results from the LINK-supported projects, introduce some new research areas, stimulate discussion of new ideas and promote further interaction between UK academics and industry.
For further details about the event and how to register please click here.
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Added: 01/06/2006
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Irrigation Best Practice: Water Management for Potatoes
A Guide for Growers
Water is a vital component of potato production. It is essential to maximise both yield and quality. This Best Practice Guide aims to address the key aspects of water and irrigation management appropriate to potato production.
Emphasis is given to correct management of water application, both in terms of scheduling and field equipment. This Guide also focuses on the crop quality aspects of irrigation, especially as it affects diseases, pests, disorders and damage.
Environmental considerations are playing an increasing role in the production and marketing of all crops, including potatoes. Careful and effective irrigation management will form part of these considerations, as well as helping the grower to continue producing profitable potato crops.
Copies of the best practice guide can be obtained by emailing Ian.Senior@defra.gsi.gov.uk
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Added: 10/02/2006
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Horticulture LINK Conference, London, February 2006
Following on from the success of previous events, the Horticulture LINK Programme will be staging a promotional and partnering conference at the Westminster Thistle Hotel on Thursday 23rd February 2006.
Speakers will present progress in a range of exciting recently awarded projects under the themes Waste, Water and Weeds and Improving Crop Quality. Defra will unveil new priorities towards which future funding of collaborative R&D with industry through LINK should be focussed.
This is a great opportunity for scientists and growers to meet and get involved in new research proposals that can help move new science forward for the benefit of the horticulture industry.
Participation is free and includes lunch. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so to reserve your place, please contact the Programme Co-ordinator Dr David Cole (Email: david.cole@defra.gsi.gov.uk; Tel: 020 7238 1541).
More information about the Horticulture LINK programme can be found here.
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Added: 03/01/2006
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Call for Expressions of Interest
Bridge-LINK Proposals aimed at understanding the compositional, structural and functional properties associated with the delivery of palatable yet positive nutrition, with the aim to reduce saturated fats, sugar or salt in processed food
For further information please visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/science/funding/competitions.htm
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Added: 08/12/2005
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Arable Crop Protection in the Balance: Profit and the Environment.
Defra, through the Sustainable Arable LINK Programme, is providing sponsorship for the HGCA R&D Conference, which will be held at Belton Woods Hotel, Lincolnshire from 25-26 January. The programme includes sessions on challenges for farming; disease, pest and weed management; and mitigating the environmental impact of arable cropping. Projects from the Sustainable Arable LINK Programme will be featured in poster sessions and several project leaders of Sustainable Arable LINK projects are guest speakers. HGCA is an industrial partner in a number of Sustainable Arable LINK projects. For more information, click here.
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Added: 14/11/2005
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REPORT ON SAFEGUARDING THE FUTURE OF THE NATIONAL FRUIT COLLECTIONS
Defra is holding an open meeting to discuss a report, recently completed for Defra by Imperial College at Wye, on safeguarding the future of the National Fruit Collections. The meeting will consist of a presentation from the report?s authors followed by question and answer session. It is our intention to make the meeting open to others on application although we are limited by the size of the room, and by the need to keep the meeting small enough to ensure good audience interaction. The meeting will take place on the morning of 15 December in London, and will end with a lunch.
There are a limited number of spaces available to the public. Please contact horticulture@defra.gsi.gov.uk if you would like to come.
For further information on the project (code number GC0137STF) go to the Defra website:
Project search , and find "GC0137" using the search facility provided. A downloadable version of the final report and associated documents is available on-line.
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Added: 10/11/2005
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Projects from the Sustainable Arable LINK Programme, sponsored by Defra, BBSRC and SEERAD, will be featured at HGCA's R&D Conference on "Arable Crop Protection in the Balance: Profit and the Environment". For more details, click here. Defra has provided sponsorship for this conference.
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Added: 09/11/2005
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Wheat Genetic Improvment Network's Annual Stakeholder Meeting
22 November 2005
The WGIN "Stakeholders' Forum" meets annually and comprises the full management team, breeders, other research customers(eg. HGCA, SCRI )and scientists with shared interests and "end-users" such as millers, bakers and food processors to provide a critique of past activities and future plans. Together, these groups represent the substantial majority of the UK's expertise related to wheat genetics, breeding and end use. The meeting affords an opportunity to discuss existing problems and identify resources and approaches to address them. The meeting also serves as an opportunity to report on progress in WGIN and other relevant R&D.
About The Wheat Genetic Improvement Network - WGIN is a Defra-funded project that aims to generate pre-breeding material carrying novel traits to breeders. It also facilitates access to advanced breeding technologies thereby ensuring the means are available to produce new, improved wheat varieties, which are essential to improving the sustainability of wheat production. The project co-ordinates and improves communication between the research base and industry. For information on participating, please contact wgin.defra@bbsrc.ac.uk.
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Added: 24/08/2005
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