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Novel and Underutilised Crop Network @novelcropnet.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A week to go to the British Science Festival in Southampton. @thelablablab.bsky.social Project Lead for the @novelcropnet.bsky.social is there promoting chickpeas! Cooking demos will take place at 12:30, 13:45 and 15:00 Sunday 20/9/26 Guildhall Square Southampton. Find out more: shorturl.at/qYc63

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Novel and Underutilised Crop Network @novelcropnet.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🚨 Funding Deadlines Approaching for Novel and Underutilised Crop Research! Are you a UK-based #researcher #ECR #teacher working with NUCs? The BBSRC @novelcropnet.bsky.social currently has three funding opportunities open, with application deadlines for two funds fast approaching shorturl.at/BIFIM

seeds growing in seed trays and raised bed being dug by children

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Novel and Underutilised Crop Network @novelcropnet.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Funding call open: @novelcropnet.bsky.social provides funding to advance the understanding and deployment of NUCs in the UK, strengthen community engagement, and support impactful research. Summary here shorturl.at/VmSHz Full details and how to apply shorturl.at/hU5LB #cropscience #teachers #ecrs

Three images of novel and underutilised crops: Lupin, chickpea and soya

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Novel and Underutilised Crop Network @novelcropnet.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

From field demonstrations to thought-provoking discussions, NUCNet’s 2nd Farmer Day at the University of Reading explored the future of novel and underutilised crops in the UK food system. What are the challenges and opportunities for adoption? Join NUCNet 2 contribute your ideas shorturl.at/ZEp1P

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Novel and Underutilised Crop Network @novelcropnet.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🌱 The first @novelcropnet.bsky.social Farmer Day was today at @niab-uk.bsky.social - on show: soya beans chickpeas lentils sunflowers hemp and flax. Great attendance and discussions. 📍 Join us tomorrow 17/7/26 for day 2 at Sonning Farm, @uniofreading.bsky.social from 10am. #UKFarming #Agriculture 🌿

multiple images of crops, people viewing crops, guest presenter giving talk

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Novel and Underutilised Crop Network @novelcropnet.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

New updates on the @novelcropnet.bsky.social website! Visit ‘News & Events’ and ‘Funding & Research’ pages to catch upcoming #events and the latest #funding opportunities. novelcropnetwork.ac.uk @hutton.ac.uk @unisouthampton.bsky.social @niab-uk.bsky.social @uniofreading.bsky.social

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Novel and Underutilised Crop Network @novelcropnet.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

REMINDER 2wks until NUCNet's Farmer Days @niab-uk.bsky.social (Cambridge) & University of Reading. Location/schedule/register shorturl.at/3uUZ3 . View NUCs chickpea lentil soya millet sunflower lupin hemp +more. All welcome to see the crops, learn more, ask questions, and enjoy refreshments🌱

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Novel and Underutilised Crop Network @novelcropnet.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Interested in the deployment of novel and underutilised crops in the UK? 🌱Heads-up on @novelcropnet.bsky.social 3 funding calls.1️⃣Interdisciplinary Research Grants2️⃣Career Development Top-Up Fund3️⃣School-Related Research Top-Up Fund📌Info shorturl.at/S7EoF 📄forms & guidance go live in July 2026

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Novel and Underutilised Crop Network @novelcropnet.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Early Career Researcher opportunity! Want to help shape NUCNet? Join the ECR-MB to influence decisions and support activities for the ECR community. Apply via the website news page. shorturl.at/PsVjA Must be NUCNet member: join network here: shorturl.at/p5ukH

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Novel and Underutilised Crop Network @novelcropnet.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Announcing NUCNet’s Farmer Days July 2026 @niab-uk.bsky.social (Cambridge) & University of Reading. Location/schedule/register shorturl.at/3uUZ3 . NUCs to see chickpea lentil soya millet sunflower lupin hemp +more. All welcome to view the crops, learn more, ask questions, and enjoy refreshments🌱

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Novel and Underutilised Crop Network @novelcropnet.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

We’re launching NUCNet! Novel & Underutilised Crop Network, exploring how novel & underutilised crops can support the future of UK agriculture. Find out more visit: shorturl.at/YKv1M 🔗 Sign up: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/jEaTdH2SZ8 #Novelcropnet #BBSRC #UKRI #FoodSystems #Agriculture #PlantScience

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