“We sought to collaborate with R&D partners beyond agriculture to access microalgae strains and explore their potential. One of our key goals is to help farmers protect their crops from cold stress during germination and seedling establishment. We received some really interesting submissions.”

"Through this challenge, we sought to collaborate with R&D partners beyond the agricultural sector to access seaweed samples and extracts, recognising their unique properties as a potential solution to enhancing plant and soil health for farmers."

"This challenge was about unlocking the potential of biomass waste to create a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuel. We’re now working on a number of exciting projects that have grown from the submissions we have received over the last 18 months.”

"Unravelling the intricate molecular structure of agricultural pests beyond mere anatomy promises profound scientific gains in understanding the biology of polyphagous insect pests to deliver innovation for growers, giving them a fighting chance to protect their crops safely and effectively."