The world needs to increase food supplies by 70% by 2050 to keep pace with a rapidly expanding global population, in the face of climate change and increasing pressure on the world’s finite natural resources.
With its good soils, temperate climate, professional farming sector and world-leading science base, the UK is well placed not only to improve its capacity for sustainable efficient food production, but also to become a global hub for agri-science excellence and innovation: exporting technological solutions, attracting inward investment, and fostering international research collaboration.
Britain has a unique opportunity to lead in these fields, and to put scientific rigour and evidence at the heart of UK policy development. Science for Sustainable Agriculture provides a focal point for debate around modern, sustainable agriculture and food production. Our aim is to promote a conversation rooted in scientific evidence, rather than doctrine and ideology.
We bring together like-minded individuals and organisations to champion and explain the vital role science and technology have to play in safeguarding our food supply, tackling climate change and protecting the natural environment. We also stand ready to expose, comment on and challenge unscientific positions or policy decisions in relation to sustainable agriculture.
View the prospectus setting out the objectives and vision of SSA
