NISD, in #partnership with INASP, Makerere University, m-omulimisa, and others, has launched a digital platform for technology development for Ugandan farmers. It has registered 13,000 farmers, with plans to scale up to other African countries in the future. #technology #digital

NISD’s 2024 John Innes Foundation Lecture will be given on 15 May, 5:30pm BST, by Jessica Fanzo, Director of the Food for Humanity Initiative, on how to use data for optimising food systems. Register to attend: Online - bit.ly/3Q1xePk In Person - bit.ly/3UfwFUH

New Nature Comms paper co-authored by NISD researcher: Just 30 crops dominate global diets. Genomics could unlock the potential of thousands more, with clear breeding strategies and robust seed systems to deliver for farmers in the Global South. bit.ly/3QeXtC9 #Genomics

A new NISD paper explains how psychology can trap people in poverty. Facing situations in which people's influence on outcomes is obscure, can affect their perceived agency. Escaping poverty then has an important psychological component. Read the paper on bit.ly/3xP0YZu

The diets of the Santal people of Eastern India are as healthy and sustainable as the EAT-Lancet diet but differ substantially. Dietary recommendations for health and sustainability should therefore be culturally sensitive. Read the NISD publication: bit.ly/4duFilJ

🌿 Exciting news for #Grasspea! 🌍Join the global community on June 3-4 for the 1st annual Lathyrus Day in Ghent. 🌟 Discover new genomic resources & breeding tools. Keynotes by Peter Emmrich, NISD & Shiv Kumar, ICARDA.🌾#ClimateAdaptation Register here: bit.ly/3WEeUQu

🌟 We are thrilled to welcome our new interns who will be working on a variety of exciting projects that aims to make a positive impact on sustainability. We look forward to the energy and enthusiasm they will bring to our organisation. Stay tuned for updates on their projects.

Join NISD for a film screening and panel discussion of Six Inches of Soil, the story of young British farmers transforming how they produce food for people’s and the planet’s health. Book tickets for the 13 June, 5 – 8.30pm: rb.gy/mcvj5x Info: sixinchesofsoil.org

Exciting News! Our PhD researcher, Lucy Njogu is enhancing the resilience of aquatic food systems in coastal Kenya. Key findings: high fish demand, mariculture as a solution, and need for improvements. Stay tuned for updates on this transformative journey! bit.ly/3yV27iM

A month ago, we hosted the John Innes Foundation Annual Lecture with Prof Jess Fanzo, who shared insights on transforming food systems. Highlights included the Food Systems Dashboard & Countdown to 2030. Thanks to our co-host Quadram Institute Recording at: bit.ly/3XtYeLM

Lathyrus Day in Ghent brought researchers together to celebrate the resilient grasspea. Keynote by NISD's Peter Emmrich on the new grasspea genome. Focus: integrating new varieties into sustainable farming. Looking forward to Lathyrus Day 2026 in Dubrovnik bit.ly/3XtVcHo

NISD will be at the UEA marquee at the Royal Norfolk Show on 26-27 June 2024. Join us to explore innovative projects and test your knowledge on food & sustainability. Time: 9am-5pm Location: Avenue 6, opposite the Grand Ring More info: bit.ly/45JXS68 Royal Norfolk Show

Farmers in India face erratic rainfall, prolonged dry spells, groundwater overexploitation and water pollution from chemicals. Climate change disproportionately affects small farmers, but their insights can inform sustainable adaptation strategies. Read: bit.ly/3zhczkV

NISD intern Hileena Chole wins the Norfolk International Scholarship to research cooperative water management for Norfolk farmers. Announced at the Royal Norfolk Show, this initiative aims to tackle water shortage and climate challenges. Read more: bit.ly/3zq1qyi #water

Just wrapped up an amazing time at the Royal Norfolk Show! NISD showcased our grasspea breeding research and engaged with many on sustainable food and farming. Honoured by the presence of Lady Philippa Dannatt, Prof. David Maguire, Peter Innes, and others. Excited for next year! #food

NISD's Janet Mutiso, with International Potato Center, explores nudges for Ugandan sweet potato farmers. Turns out, nudges can drive adoption of improved crop varieties! But they work best when paired with comprehensive agronomic advice.   Read more: bit.ly/4bRXUua     Photo credit: CIP

NISD is a partner in a UK-CGIAR project led by ICARDA to tackle wheat rust, a disease with devastating effects on smallholder farmers. The project applies genetic and breeding strategies to improve wheat varieties grown in the Global South. Full Link: bit.ly/3XawYBq