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An illustration showing attributes of a sustainable food ecosystem
2 April 2022

Local food suppliers proved their value during the pandemic, so how do we ensure they thrive?

Local food suppliers saved the day during the Covid-19 pandemic food shortages, but new research from the University of Sheffield also finds lessons need to be learnt if national food systems are to survive future crises.
Friends preparing salad together at a dining table
12 July 2022

Moving beyond food banks

Dr Megan Blake is redefining food support in the UK by addressing the wider effects that food insecurity has on health, wellbeing, and communities.
Aerial view of a farm tractor in a yellow field during spraying and for growing food, vegetables and fruits on indian summer sunny day. Agriculture industry.
12 April 2022

University of Sheffield study shows potential to reduce reliance on non-renewable fertilisers in agriculture

An enzyme that can help release phosphorus from its organic forms has been identified in a study from the University of Sheffield’s Institute for Sustainable Food, published in leading science journal PNAS.
Green farmland and fields stretch out in the distance. In the foreground a man is covering some hay bales with black plastic
The Regather Farm in the Moss Valley
30 March 2022

New research shows how to include more farmers in the design of new environmental policies

A new paper explores how government policy-makers can include a wide range of farmers in the design of new Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes, using different engagement strategies to work with individuals who may be harder to reach.

Rear view of female farmer sowing seeds on farm - stock photo

Experts say UK Food Strategy ‘fails to deliver’

A letter published today (Tuesday 19 July) in Nature Food says the Government’s Food Strategy falls far short on the measures and urgency required for the transformative change the food system needs.

19 July 2022
'Facilitation toolkit: supporting community groups to build capacity and create video proposals

Toolkit launched to support communities attract start-up funds and small grants through smartphone video-making

6 July 2022
Lab grown meat in a petri dish

Cultured meat - a threat or an opportunity for UK farmers?

Scientists from the University of Sheffield are teaming up with agricultural experts and farming groups to test whether cultured meat is a threat or an opportunity for UK farmers.

26 May 2022
'Feeding the world without costing the Earth'

14 March Royal Society event: Feeding the world without costing the Earth

18 March 2022
Solar panels on stilts above crops.

Launching East Africa’s first combined solar energy and agriculture system

An event tomorrow (24 February 2022) will introduce stakeholders to East Africa’s first ever Agrivoltaics system and allow them to hear about the design, performance, and potential opportunities to implement the technology in Kenya and beyond.

23 February 2022