UK’s first School of Sustainable Food and Farming
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| Authors & editors | |
| Publisher | Milling & Grain |
| Year of publication | 2021 April |
| Languages | |
| Medium | Digital |
| Edition | 1 |
| Topics | Economics & commerce > Feeding the World |
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| Scope & content | Plans are in progress to develop the UK’s first School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, based in Shropshire, UK. Supported by supermarket chain Morrison’s and co-partnered by RAFT Solutions Ltd, the school plans to draw on industry networks, academic and practical expertise to develop knowledge and skills for farmers and other businesses in the supply chain who are committed to reducing the environmental impact of food production. The initial research topics will include: • Livestock breed choice • Diet composition • Yield improvement • Agricultural building design • On-farm renewable energy • Precision farming • Sensors and use of data Read more. |