Researchers from the University of Plymouth have helped to develop a new Agrifood Growth Plan, showcasing the South West as a national leader in food security, productivity, and sustainable agrifood growth.
Delivered through the Great South West consortium, the plan sets out a clear, evidence-led strategy to unlock long-term growth across farming, fishing, food manufacturing, and agrifood technology - sectors critical to the UK's economic resilience and future food supply.
It was supported by the University's Centre of Research excellence in Intelligent and Sustainable Productive Systems (CRISPS), which is focused on addressing the challenge of sustainably feeding a global population of 9 billion.
It also includes examples of several University-led projects, including
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Representatives from CRISPS attended the formal launch of the plan at a House of Commons reception, which included contributions from parliamentarians, business leaders, and academic partners.
It followed a day of engagement with senior policymakers and industry leaders including a roundtable discussion at Portcullis House, bringing together senior leaders from across the Great South West's agrifood businesses with Government to discuss how to boost long-term growth in an industry so crucial to the nation's economic future and resilience.
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