A novel research network aims move the country’s agri-food industry closer to net zero emissions, enabling the UK to meet its 2050 emissions target.
Agri-food includes agriculture, horticulture and food and drink processing. According to the latest research, the UK’s agri-food industry is responsible for almost a quarter of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions.
A new £5 million project, with funding from UK Research and Innovation and led by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, will bring UK researchers together to explore effective ways to reduce the industry’s greenhouse gas emissions and improve its environmental sustainability.
AgriFood4NetZero Network+ will harness expertise across a range of disciplines, including agricultural, biological, environmental, physical, engineering, economic and social sciences.
Read more at: University of Leeds
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