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Professor Les Firbank appointed to chair EFSA working group
We are delighted to announce that Professor Les Firbank, Chair in Sustainable Agriculture (School of Biology), has been appointed to chair a European Food Standards Authority (EFSA) working group.
Climate change affects insects’ ability to evade predators
Harmless flies have evolved over millions of years to mimic the appearance of stinging insects, but new evidence suggests climate change is reducing the effectiveness of that disguise.
Global warming puts food supply at risk, UN report warns
A report published by the United Nations has exposed the significant threat climate change poses to global food production.
Leeds pig nutrition expert becomes BSAS president
Congratulations to Professor Helen Miller on being elected as the new President of the British Society of Animal Science.
‘Smart’ farms to transform how we produce food
The University is launching a new initiative to give farms and business a competitive advantage and increase their value.