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Project Code [2020-NC-MS-13]
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Project title
achieving Sustainable agri-ecosystems ThRough advances In modelling and Visualising the biodiversity and Ecosystem multifunctionality relationship
Primary Funding Agency
Science Foundation Ireland
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
Environmental Protection Agency
Lead Organisation
University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD)
Lead Applicant
Caroline Brophy
Project Abstract
The farming community is under pressure to increase food production for rising world populations. At the same time, agricultural ecosystems are challenged by more commonly occurring extreme climatic events. In Ireland in 2018 alone, the �Beast from the East� brought extreme snowfall in spring, followed by a severe drought that summer, causing havoc with agricultural outputs. Increasing species biodiversity is key to protecting the outputs of agricultural ecosystems. STRIVE aims to develop new statistical models and insightful graphics for understanding data from biodiversity experiments. This research will recommend how to build sustainable agricultural ecosystems and help provide global food security. N/A SFI Frontiers for the Future
Grant Approved
�197,686.00
Research Hub
Natural Environment
Research Theme
Natural capital and ecosystem services including soils and biodiversity
Initial Projected Completion Date
31/08/2024