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Dr. Michael Garratt is a Principal Research Fellow at the University of Reading's School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, within the Sustainable Land Management department. His research focuses on enhancing agricultural sustainability through biodiversity management, particularly in crop pollination systems and natural pest control. He explores ecological intensification strategies such as habitat interventions (e.g., flower strips, hedgerows) to improve pest regulation and pollination services in orchards and other cropping systems.
Key areas of expertise include the role of wild pollinators in commercial agriculture, climate-driven ecological shifts affecting crop-pest interactions, and the economic benefits of pollination services. Dr. Garratt collaborates globally, with recent work involving avocado companies and tropical agroforestry systems in Colombia. His research emphasizes practical solutions for farmers, including cost-effective pest management and habitat design to support beneficial insects.
He actively engages with policy frameworks, evaluating agri-environmental subsidies and their impact on pollinator conservation. Despite no awards explicitly listed, his contributions highlight innovative approaches to sustainable food production and ecological resilience in agriculture.
