Microclimate and agriculture

Climate change will alter both the risks faced by existing crops and create opportunities for novel crops

Microclimate models can be used to predict local variation in climate conditions and applied to support the sustainable growth of the agricultural industry.

zoomable maps modelling fine scale microclimate conditions

Our work has featured widely in the media:

Benefits to the UK wine industry from our research. READ MORE

Novel crops could provide a profitable means of agriculture for British farmers. READ MORE

Cornish cauliflowers. READ MORE