Root and Reason

The AFN Network+ has become Root and Reason, the food resilience collective.

For AFN Network+ resources alongside new insights, events and more, visit rootandreason.org.uk.

Visit Root and Reason

The AFN Network+ has become Root and Reason, the food resilience collective. Visit rootandreason.org.uk for new insights, events and more.

Heiko Balzter - AFN Network+

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Heiko Baltzer

Heiko Balzter

Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Leicester

Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Leicester and Director of the Centre for Landscape and Climate Research, Heiko leads UKRI’s Landscape Decisions Programme and NERC’s National Centre for Earth Observation’s International Programme.

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AFN Network+: State of knowledge on UK agricultural peatlands for food production and the net zero transition

Agricultural peatlands are the most productive soils in the UK for the cultivation of many food crops, but their use has resulted in a significant emission of greenhouse gases. This multi-author paper looks at the current state of knowledge on UK agricultural peatlands.

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UK Research and Innovation has funded this network with support from these four councils:

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

UK Research and Innovation