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Science

Applying for research funding

The Sustainable Farming and Food Science Research Programmes

The Sustainable Farming and Food Science Division (SFFSD) procures scientific research in sustainable farming, food technology and non-food crops, to provide an evidence base for Defra's policy formulation and development.

Our research is procured under four programmes that directly address Defra's strategic priorities. These are:

  • Agriculture and Climate Change (incl. air quality)
  • Water Quality and Use (Agriculture)
  • Sustainable Farming Systems and Biodiversity
  • Food Chain Meeting Consumer Needs

SFFSD research programme requirements for 2007/08 to be met by competition are set out in the table below.

Closing date for submissions is Tuesday 6 February 2007*

 

Agriculture and Climate Change (incl. air quality) Programme


SFFSD 0601 - (Climate change impacts and adaptation) Climate change impacts on the livestock sector (629KB)


SFFSD 0602 - (Mitigating nitrogen and carbon emissions to air) Ruminant nutrition regimes to reduce methane and nitrogen emissions. (629KB)


SFFSD 0603 - (Mitigating nitrogen and carbon emissions to air) The limits to a sustainable livestock sector in the UK. (629KB)

 

Water Quality and Use (Agriculture)


SFFSD 0604 - A short desk study to explore the relationship between water quality and water availability, in the context of agricultural production in England and Wales (631KB)

 

Sustainable Farming Systems and Biodiversity


SFFSD 0605 - Analysis of socio-economic aspects of local and national organic farming markets (631KB)


SFFSD 0606 - Assessment of reduction in environmental burdens through targeted measures compared with whole farm approaches in cropping and livestock systems (631KB)

 

Food Chain Meeting Consumer Needs

 


SFFSD 0607 - Comparative life-cycle assessment of food commodities procured for UK consumption through a diversity of supply chains (635KB)

*NB - Closing Date for this Competition Only is Tuesday 20 February 2007


SFFSD 0608 - Investigating the Practicalities and Benefits of Local Food Production, and identifying any unintended effects and trade-offs (637KB)


SFFSD 0609 - Understanding of consumer attitudes and actual purchasing behaviour, with reference to local and regional foods (638KB)

 

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