Paludiculture Agronomy and Food Crop Scoping Research by DEFRA
DEFRA · Awarded contract
AwardedPaludiculture Agronomy and Food Crop Scoping Research by DEFRA
Awarded 08 Jan 2024
Awarded08 Jan 2024
Value£66,660.00
SupplierNIAB
AgencyDEFRA
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Ended 2y 5mo ago5mo term
Awarded 8 Jan 2024Expired 30 May 2024
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DEFRA awarded a contract to NIAB for research on paludiculture agronomy and scoping potential food crops.
The contract, valued at AUD 66,660, aims to determine compatible control measures for weeds, pests, and diseases in paludiculture systems, and to identify promising food crops for further investigation.
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