Research themes

Our research is organised under a series of research themes. The themes have emerged in a ‘bottom-up’ fashion, responding to the research interests of our members as well as to the changing external environment. Please contact the relevant theme lead(s) if you want to get involved.

A rural market for fruits and vegetables in Keonjhar district of Odisha, India
Photograph: Gregory Cooper

Climate-resilient post-harvest market systems

We are working to understand how healthy foods can be made more accessible in ways that are affordable, equitable and climate resilient.
Wheat crops in controlled environment

Controlled environment agriculture

Our research looks to bridge the gap between fundamental research and real-world application, fostering an environment where scientific discoveries translate into impactful solutions.
An older man and young girl picking crops
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Food access/ inequalities across the life-course

We are conducting world-leading research on access to food at different stages of life.
Two people ordering food at a hatch window of a food venue
Photograph: James Brown

Food systems past, present and future

Our research explores the long-term effects of food systems, addressing how they have shaped the spaces, places and landscapes of today.
Male and female workers using digital tablet while checking crates of lettuce in warehouse.
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Resilient net zero agri-food supply chains

We are investigating how net carbon emissions can be reduced and resilience introduced from primary production through processing and distribution.