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Prof. Martin Broadley
Science Director Sustainable Soils and Crops
Sustainable Soils and Crops
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Biography
Martin is Director of the Sustainable Soils and Crops Strategic Area at Rothamsted Research. His research seeks to increase our understanding of mineral nutrient dynamics in agriculture and food systems. A particular focus is on improving the nutritional quality of crops for human and livestock diets. This work includes collaborations with soil and crop scientists, human/animal nutritionists, and social scientists. It also includes the development of long-term research and training partnerships with higher education and government research institutes in several countries in Africa. From 2017–2021, Martin was a part-time Senior Research Fellow (Agriculture & Food Systems) in the Research and Evidence Division of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO); he retains a Chair in Plant Nutrition at the University of Nottingham.
Awards
- 2007 Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE), University of Nottingham (UoN)
- 1997 PhD Environmental Science, UWE Bristol
- 1993 BSc (Hons) Ecology, University of Sheffield