• Question: Why did you choose to take part in this competition?

    Asked by to James, Jennifer, Kim, Liam, Ricardo on 25 Jun 2014. This question was also asked by .
    • Photo: James Taylor

      James Taylor answered on 25 Jun 2014:

      Firstly I guess because I was asked to (or invited to) by my university. They thought it was a good idea. But I accepted because I was actually curious about how it would work and what it would be like. Its a new experience for me, and I generally like to take the opportunity to do new things. I also think it is a novel approach to generating interest in science in teenagers. We need more scientists, especially in agriculture if we are going to feed the population in 30 years, so anything that may encourage young people into agriculture is well worth doing.

    • Photo: Jennifer Stephens

      Jennifer Stephens answered on 25 Jun 2014:

      Hi imranmessaoui

      Because I’m not famous enough to be invited to go on ‘I’m a Celebrity…’ so this is the next best thing!
      And also, I love teaching and getting students interested and enthusiastic about the stuff I work on.

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