Farming Systems
Agriculture accounts for a substantial proportion of antimicrobials (AMs) usage, with recent estimates indicating that 73% of all antibiotics are used in farming.
Project Title
Exploring Antimicrobial Resistance in Conventional and Biological Farming Systems
Context/Challenge
Different farming practices may influence the prevalence of resistant bacteria, and some practices may be more appropriate for limiting the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Conventional farming, which relies on chemicals for disease prevention and growth promotion, harbours more AMR genes than organic farming. in contrast, biological farming systems prioritise sustainable and holistic approaches to reduce dependence on chemical inputs, including AMs. This study aims to assess and contrast the prevalence of AMR and identify resistance genes in conventional and biological farming systems, including Troforte's regenerative farming systems.
PhD Student
Mostarak Hussain Munshi
