--- title: Fera Science Blog | collaboration description: collaboration | Delivering world-class science for our partners, for the future. Read more about our news, resources, and announcements. --- [![About Featured](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/FeraScience_April2022/images/Erics_mm.jpg?width=691&name=Erics_mm.jpg "About Featured")](https://www.fera.co.uk/about-us/stimulating-innovation-in-the-agri-food-sector) ### Stimulating Innovation in the Agri-food Sector Watch the latest videos of science innovation at work - locally. [Read more](https://www.fera.co.uk/about-us/stimulating-innovation-in-the-agri-food-sector) [![Our Science Featured](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/FeraScience_April2022/images/our_science.png?width=2208&name=our_science.png "Our Science Featured")](https://www.fera.co.uk/our-science/enigma-research-model) ### Enigma - Collaborative Research Model Solving Agri-food challenges, Enigma is Fera’s strategic R&D model established to support continued research, innovation and knowledge transfer [Read more](https://www.fera.co.uk/our-science/enigma-research-model) [![Chemical Featured](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/FeraScience_April2022/images/Chemical.jpg?width=400&name=Chemical.jpg "Chemical Featured")](https://www.fera.co.uk/news/making-mesocosm-studies-fit-for-the-future/) ### Making mesocosm studies fit for the future of pesticide testing Regulations for testing the impacts of pesticides, insecticides and other chemical compounds on the environment are becoming increasingly stringent. [Read more](https://www.fera.co.uk/news/making-mesocosm-studies-fit-for-the-future/) [![Crop Health Featured](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/FeraScience_April2022/images/crop-health.jpg?width=400&name=crop-health.jpg "Crop Health Featured")](https://www.fera.co.uk/crop-health/sample-shipping-information) ### Plant Sample Submission Form Submit your plant/crop sample - please read these guidelines. [Read more](https://www.fera.co.uk/crop-health/sample-shipping-information) [![Crop Health Featured](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/FeraScience_April2022/images/Food.jpeg?width=400&name=Food.jpeg "Crop Health Featured")](https://www.fera.co.uk/news/brexit-will-make-determining-pesticide-levels-in-foods-even-more-important/) ### Brexit will make determining pesticide levels in foods even more important World population has increased from one billion in 1800 to 7.7 billion today. During this period, the use of pesticides has played a critical role to protect crops from insects, weeds, diseases and moulds, ensuring that food supply keeps up with the increasing demand. [Read more](https://www.fera.co.uk/news/brexit-will-make-determining-pesticide-levels-in-foods-even-more-important/) [![Environmental Featured](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/FeraScience_April2022/images/environmental.png?width=508&name=environmental.png "Environmental Featured")](https://www.fera.co.uk/land360-land-management) ### LAND360 A science-based approach to systems level landscape management of natural capital [Read more](https://www.fera.co.uk/land360-land-management) - [Home](https://www.fera.co.uk/) - **Fera Science Blog** # Fera Science Blog ![news](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/news.jpg) Filter Fera regularly share news and insight around a range of subjects across the agri-food chain. ## [How Enigma is helping farmers improve productivity](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/how-enigma-is-helping-farmers-improve-productivity) 19 May 2025 [![How Enigma is helping farmers improve productivity](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_2141198551.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/how-enigma-is-helping-farmers-improve-productivity) Innovation in agri-food: how Enigma is helping farmers improve productivity The resilience of... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/how-enigma-is-helping-farmers-improve-productivity) ## [Fera at World Agri-Tech USA: Reflections on Innovation, Sustainability, and the Future of Farming](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/insights-world-agri-tech) 15 April 2025 [![Fera at World Agri-Tech USA: Reflections on Innovation, Sustainability, and the Future of Farming](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_2479594571.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/insights-world-agri-tech) Events like World Agri-Tech can take a little time to digest. In March, members of the Fera team... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/insights-world-agri-tech) ## [Progress on Enigma V: Improving Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle Control in Oilseed Rape Crops](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/enigma-v-progress) 4 April 2025 [![Progress on Enigma V: Improving Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle Control in Oilseed Rape Crops](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_1586693839.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/enigma-v-progress) According to the AHDB, 2024 saw the smallest planted area of UK oilseed rape (OSR) in 40 years.... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/enigma-v-progress) ## [Enigma IV: Advancing Tobacco Rattle Virus Diagnostics in Potato Crops](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/advancing-trv-diagnostics-in-potato-crops) 3 April 2025 [![Enigma IV: Advancing Tobacco Rattle Virus Diagnostics in Potato Crops](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_1787814980.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/advancing-trv-diagnostics-in-potato-crops) For potato growers in the UK, Tobacco Rattle Virus (TRV) can pose a significant threat to crop... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/advancing-trv-diagnostics-in-potato-crops) ## [Progress on Enigma I: Sustainable Wireworm IPM](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/enigma-1-progress) 11 March 2025 [![Progress on Enigma I: Sustainable Wireworm IPM](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_1166100589%20(2).jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/enigma-1-progress) The first project in our Enigma research series, Enigma I, was launched in 2022 with the support of... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/enigma-1-progress) ## [How Technology is Creating Innovative Supply Chain Solutions](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/technological-advancements-for-a-sustainable-food-supply-chain) 14 February 2025 [![How Technology is Creating Innovative Supply Chain Solutions](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_2309374163.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/technological-advancements-for-a-sustainable-food-supply-chain) Global food supply chains face significant pressures from complex challenges, such as a growing... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/technological-advancements-for-a-sustainable-food-supply-chain) ## [Enigma in 2024: A Year of Collaborative Innovation in Agri-Food Research](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/enigma-in-2024) 6 February 2025 [![Enigma in 2024: A Year of Collaborative Innovation in Agri-Food Research](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_1970579057-1.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/enigma-in-2024) As the agri-food sector continues to face production and environmental problems , the spotlight has... 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