Advancing Underutilised Crops Research
The aim of CFF's research is to enhance the development and production of currently underutilised crops.
We deliver evidence, knowledge and prototypes of value-added products for public and commercial good. Our approach is responsive to societal demands and open to collaboration and partnerships.
Through our research, we address key challenges of food and nutritional security, climate change adaptation, biodiversity, and development of the bioeconomy.
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Our Research Vision
To be a world leader producing excellent, innovative research on underutilised crops that is responsive to societal demands.
Our Research Goals
To secure a greater role for underutilised crops in global agriculture and provide trusted knowledge through innovation and sustainable applications.
Featured Research Areas
Bambara Groundnut Research
Exploring the potential of Bambara groundnut as a climate-resilient legume crop for food security.
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Hemp in Tropical Environments
Developing hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a sustainable crop for tropical environments.
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Crop Modelling & Ideotyping
Developing models for agricultural diversification and optimal crop performance.
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EU H2020 LANDSUPPORT
2018-2022A project focused on developing an integrated web-based decision support system for agriculture and environmental planning.
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2021-2025Realising Dynamic Value Chains for Underutilised Crops, focusing on creating sustainable agricultural systems through crop diversification.
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2019-2023A collaborative project to support plant breeding activities for underutilized crops in developing regions of the world.
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2019-2023University of Nottingham Future Food Beacon project focusing on Bambara groundnut breeding strategies and genomics.
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The potential of Bambara groundnut: An analysis for the People's Republic of China
2022Jahanshiri, Ebrahim, et al. - Food and Energy Security 11.2
Paving the way for more accurate earth system modelling in Malaysia
2022Suhari, T. A. S. T. M., et al. - IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
Datasets for the development of hemp as a crop for the future in tropical environments
2022Wimalasiri, Eranga M., et al. - Data in Brief 40
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