• Plant scientists have been employing science to improve crops for centuries. David Harris from the University of London believes that gatherers began selectively breeding wheat about 12,500 B.C.

  • As the global population soars towards 10 billion by 2050 and the effects of climate change intensify, the agricultural industry faces an unprecedented challenge: to meet the rising demand for food (a surge of 70%) while ensuring sustainability and minimising environmental impact.