Food
Food is a key industry both in Wales and globally. The way in which we grow our food, process it, and transport it for sale all have an impact in economic, social and environmental terms. WISE Network can help you make more sustainable choices by working with you to look at areas such as:
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Dairy
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Livestock
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Animal health
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Food Production Economics
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Policy and Rural Development
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Environmental Impact
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Farm planning, including conversion to organic farming decision making tools
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Soils, including nitrogen depletion in agricultural soils and phosphorus nutrition of crops in organic systems
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Crop production
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Plant breeding, seeds and GM, including risk assessment studies
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Aquaculture
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Food chemistry
and many more.
Example: Food Chemistry
Food mostly consists of carbohydrates, protein and fats. It also contains neutraceuticals, compounds in plants with a potential health or nutritional benefit for the consumer. Anti-oxidants and unsaturated fatty acids are examples of specific groups of neutraceuticals. WISE Network has the analytical capabilities to identify and quantifiy these. Specific areas of expertise include: Polyphenolics, Fatty Acids, Mineral balance, Essential oils and Spices
Case Studies
Naked Barley for Wales
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