BBSRC invites views on £1m farm research centre

The facility at North Wyke Research, will act as a centre for studies into developing a more sustainable and productive industry.

The plans were put out for consultation yesterday (Thursday, November 26) and BBSRC is asking scientists and farmers to contribute their thoughts on how the facility should run including how it should be funded and where it should focus its research.

Professor Janet Allen, BBSRC director of research, said: “We need to grow more food

sustainably in this country. Pressures on global food production from growing populations and changing consumption patterns mean we have no option. However, we can’t do this at the expense of the environment.

“To understand how farming and the environment interact, scientists need to be able to study the whole agriculture system and the most important part of this is at the farm level.

“The new investment will provide the UK with a significant tool to develop sustainable ways to deliver secure food supplies.”

The consultation is open until December 18 and can be accessed at http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/organisation/policies/reviews/consultations/0911_north_wyke_farm_platform.html

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