Silvoarable Researcher: Enhancing Climate Resilience in UK Agriculture

5 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

Quantifying Silvoarable's Potential in Climate Resilient Agriculture

This PhD studentship is open only to students qualifying for UK (home) fee status. The successful candidate will have a relevant degree at a minimum of a 2:1 level and demonstrate skills in teamwork and field ecology. An understanding of ecology/agriculture in the UK is required.

The research will focus on evaluating the long-term viability of silvoarable systems compared to arable systems in terms of soil health and climate resilience. You will assess how a suite of projected future climate scenarios influences the performance and sustainability of silvoarable systems.

This project comes with a comprehensive package of funding, including a stipend, tuition fees, and a Support Grant. If you are passionate about environmental sustainability and agroforestry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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