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Expert Film: Dr. Ian Bedford, Head of Entomology at the John Innes Centre, talks about the impact of insects on food production.

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This presentation highlights the critical role of entomology in safeguarding global food security by addressing the impact of insects and vertebrates on crop yields. It emphasises how insect-borne diseases, such as virus transmission in cassava, threaten the livelihoods of millions, underscoring the importance of understanding pest interactions to develop effective control strategies.

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