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Alison Bailey is a researcher affiliated with the University of Reading's School of Agriculture, Policy and Development. Her work focuses on agricultural economics, environmental science, and sustainable agriculture. She has contributed to numerous studies on agri-environmental policies, pollination ecology, and soil management. Her research bridges ecological and economic perspectives, addressing topics like farm profitability, pollinator habitat conservation, and mitigation of agricultural pollution. Bailey has collaborated on projects such as the Mitigation Options for Phosphorus and Sediment (MOPS) initiative and has co-authored reports on sustainable food systems and urban agriculture. Her work emphasizes practical solutions for agricultural sustainability, integrating policy analysis with on-the-ground interventions.
Key research interests include the economic evaluation of conservation practices, the role of pollinators in food systems, and the financial implications of agri-environmental schemes. She has published widely in journals like Applied Soil Ecology, Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, and Journal of Applied Ecology. Her studies often highlight the cost-benefit trade-offs in sustainable practices, such as cover cropping, wetland creation, and farm assurance programs.
Notable contributions include analyses of pollinator monitoring programs, the impact of agri-environment schemes on pest control, and the financial benefits of Jersey milk in cheese production. Bailey’s interdisciplinary approach addresses both ecological and economic dimensions of agricultural challenges, influencing policy and on-farm decision-making.
