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Future directions in research relating to food security
May 2009
In May BBSRC led a consultation on behalf of the Research Councils on future research for food security.
The world faces a growing food security crisis due to a combination of factors including:
- Growing population
- Climate change threatening global harvests
- Exotic and endemic animal disease
- Global economic downturn disrupting the flow of trade
Research is essential in meeting the challenges ahead.
Workshop
Leading scientists, policy makers, funders, farmers, food manufacturers and retailers met at a workshop in February 2009. They identified challenges to delivering sustainable food security and the science we need to meet them.
From this we developed a consultation document seeking views on future research needs, and how to overcome barriers to delivery.
Road map
Responses to the consultation will be used to construct a 'road map' of future research needs across all relevant disciplines.
Key issues expected to feature in the road map include:
- Priorities for research
- Translation of research into practical application
- Maintaining the capacity for research (skills and facilities)
- Ensuring effective coordination across research funders
Further information
See 'Related links' for further information on food security (including information on the workshop held in February 2009).
CONTACT:
Food Security team
foodsecurity@bbsrc.ac.uk
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