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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

Start Date

01/09/2020

Initial Projected Completion Date

31/08/2024