--- title: Fera Science Blog | Sustainability description: Sustainability | 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. ## [The Missing Piece: Why Phenotyping is Key to Unlocking the Potential of Biostimulants in Sustainable Agriculture](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/why-phenotyping-is-key-to-unlocking-the-potential-of-biostimulants) 20 August 2025 [![The Missing Piece: Why Phenotyping is Key to Unlocking the Potential of Biostimulants in Sustainable Agriculture](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_2566651655%20(1).jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/why-phenotyping-is-key-to-unlocking-the-potential-of-biostimulants) 2025 has been a record-breaking year. Alongside the driest spring, we’ve had the warmest June and... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/why-phenotyping-is-key-to-unlocking-the-potential-of-biostimulants) ## [Understanding soil microbiomes: Nature’s hidden workforce](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/understanding-soil-microbiomes-natures-hidden-workforce) 11 July 2025 [![Understanding soil microbiomes: Nature’s hidden workforce](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/soil%20microbiome.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/understanding-soil-microbiomes-natures-hidden-workforce) Soil is the foundation of agriculture, influencing everything from crop yields to carbon storage... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/understanding-soil-microbiomes-natures-hidden-workforce) ## [The Role of Ethics in Product Development: Insights from SETAC 2025](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/the-role-of-ethics-in-chemical-development-insights-from-setac-2025) 6 June 2025 [![The Role of Ethics in Product Development: Insights from SETAC 2025](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/river%20mountain.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/the-role-of-ethics-in-chemical-development-insights-from-setac-2025) SETAC 2025 Insights from Dr Lisa Heely After spending a week immersed in discussions at the SETAC... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/the-role-of-ethics-in-chemical-development-insights-from-setac-2025) ## [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) ## [How Soil Health Can Lead to Better ROI](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/how-soil-health-can-lead-to-better-roi) 2 April 2025 [![How Soil Health Can Lead to Better ROI](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_2497946857.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/how-soil-health-can-lead-to-better-roi) Soil is the foundation of our food system, a complex ecosystem that sustains crops and plants that... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/how-soil-health-can-lead-to-better-roi) ## [The Global Food Waste Problem: What is the Solution?](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/the-global-food-waste-problem) 16 May 2024 [![The Global Food Waste Problem: What is the Solution?](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_407910928.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/the-global-food-waste-problem) Each year around 30% [1]of food produced across the globe is eliminated from the food supply chain... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/the-global-food-waste-problem) ## [How to Keep Food Authentic: Navigating Alternative Proteins: Webinar Questions & Answers](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/navigating-alternative-proteins-webinar-qa) 15 January 2024 [![How to Keep Food Authentic: Navigating Alternative Proteins: Webinar Questions & Answers](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_2275958769%202-1.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/navigating-alternative-proteins-webinar-qa) In November 2023 we hosted our second Alternative Protein's webinar titled 'How to Keep Food... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/navigating-alternative-proteins-webinar-qa) ## [The Potential of Insect Bioconversion to Valorise Food Waste and Drive Circularity](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/potential-of-insect-bioconversion-to-valorise-food-waste-and-drive-circularity) 23 November 2023 [![The Potential of Insect Bioconversion to Valorise Food Waste and Drive Circularity](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_1431477179%20(1).jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/potential-of-insect-bioconversion-to-valorise-food-waste-and-drive-circularity) Fera Science Ltd webinar suggests multi-sector collaboration is needed to develop an evidence base... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/potential-of-insect-bioconversion-to-valorise-food-waste-and-drive-circularity) ## [Harnessing the Potential of Insect Bioconversion for Farming and Horticulture](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/harnessing-the-potential-insect-bioconversion-for-farming-and-horticulture) 18 February 2025 [![Harnessing the Potential of Insect Bioconversion for Farming and Horticulture](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_1586704567.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/harnessing-the-potential-insect-bioconversion-for-farming-and-horticulture) Harnessing the potential of insect bioconversion for farming and horticultureThe UK’s National... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/harnessing-the-potential-insect-bioconversion-for-farming-and-horticulture) ## [Can Insect Bioconversion Provide A Sustainable Supply of Protein For Cats, Dogs And Exotic Pets?](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/can-insect-bioconversion-provide-a-sustainable-supply-of-protein-for-pets) 13 July 2023 [![Can Insect Bioconversion Provide A Sustainable Supply of Protein For Cats, Dogs And Exotic Pets?](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_1554973271%20(1).jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/can-insect-bioconversion-provide-a-sustainable-supply-of-protein-for-pets) Increasingly, consumers are becoming ever more interested in the source of protein used in their... 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