Growing food crops interview with Dr Julian Little of Bayer Crop Science – 105science

This podcast focuses on the science of food crops. The growing world population leads to a demand to farm the land several times more effectively than we used to. But growing crops comes with risks. The farmer wants more of a guarantee that their efforts bear fruit. Consumers obviously want a guarantee that their food is free from harmful extras. What can be done to ensure the farmer’s crop succeeds? And what is being done to ensure our food is safe to eat? Roger Frost talks with Dr Julian Little, a crop specialist at world leading science company Bayer Crop Science in Cambridge. Click below to hear the full show, click here for just the interview with Dr Julian Little.

  • Find advice on pests, weeds, new seeds and plant diseases at http://www.bayercropscience.co.uk/.
  • Surprising facts on Bayer, the company at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayer

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