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Biography

With a background in organic horticulture, Judith came to research inspired to seek practical solutions which strengthen the resilience of cultivated ecosystems. She has a particular interest in the phase out of contentious inputs from certified organic systems, to bring them closer to the movement’s founding principle of ecology.

Judith has extensive experience of collaborative European research, to deliver projects including TRUE, AE4EU, AGROMIX, PLANET4B and Agroecology Partnership. She was project manager of Organic-PLUS and in follow-on SCALE-it, is working with farmers and citizens on the feasibility and acceptability of new practices and products for organic farming.

Working alongside farmers, growers and home gardeners, Judith enjoys cocreative research of practicable alternatives to inputs such as plastics and peat. She has worked on living lab methodology and is coordinator of Coventry Agroecological Living Lab (CALL); local growers exploring crop diversification to improve resilience to climate change. Judith is enthusiastic about pollinators, creating bumblebee identification and recording app Blooms for Bees and has contributed to research on ornamental plants at risk of becoming invasive.

 

Research Interests

Biodiverse agroecosystems: - pollinators, polyculture, agroforestry

Contentious inputs: - peat, plastic, plant protection, anthelmintics, antibiotics

Engaged science: - working with practitioners, industry and citizens

Underutilised crops: - legumes, soft fruit, heritage varieties

 

Vision Statement

Food is all-encompassing, central to our health, culture, rituals and connection with nature, and should be a source of joy. Whilst many of our global food problems require a political resolution, I am determined that we can also work to devise practical remedies which utilise traditional knowledge, combined with the appropriate application of modern technology.

 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land

External positions

Honorary Associate, Garden Organic

1 Mar 2024 → …

Steering Group, Great Glen Community WildSpace

1 Dec 2023 → …

Trustee, Wildlife Gardening Forum

1 Mar 2018 → …

Committee member, Stratford-upon-Avon in Bloom

1 May 2013 → …

Keywords

  • S Agriculture (General)
  • Agroecology
  • Agroforestry
  • Biodiversity
  • Biodynamic farming
  • Contentious inputs
  • Engaged science
  • Food sovereignty
  • Indigenous and traditional farming knowledge
  • Living labs
  • Organic agriculture
  • Organic horticulture
  • Pollinators
  • Scientific communication
  • Soil health

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