How should policies be designed and schemes implemented to help the food and farming sector preserve and enhance the natural environment, while meeting other priorities such as the commitment to net zero emissions of greenhouse gases?
Background
We need research to develop a world-leading resilient food and farming system which enables the sector to grow and be more productive sustainably. Research and innovation will help champion trade of British food, produced to the highest environmental and animal welfare standards, in global markets. It will also maintain food safety, providing consumers with healthy, sustainable and affordable food choices.
Next steps
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Developing integrated environmental indicators for sustainable global food production and trade
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CoCentre for Sustainable Food Systems
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AgriFood4NetZero: Plausible Pathways, Practical and Open Science for Net Zero Agrifood
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Why might this be relevant?
The project aims to develop a shared agenda, robust research plans, and scope out future research and innovation to ensure the agri-food system is sustainable and supports the UK's net zero goal.