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Plants for the Future: sustainable and innovative agricultural systems

Plants for the Future: sustainable and innovative agricultural systems

Maize sprouts in a field (Photo by Roman Synkevych on Unsplash)
“The report outlines the recommendations for research and innovation needed to support the transition towards more sustainable agricultural systems to meet the goals of the EU Green Deal and envisions how agriculture will likely transition in the short, medium and long term."
Green field (Photo by Jan Kopřiva on Unsplash)

A report by a multi-stakeholder working group of the European Technology Platform ‘Plants for the Future’, featuring contributions from James Hutton Institute scientists, has identified three principles that will help transition towards more environmentally and socio-economically sustainable agricultural systems.

The European Technology Platform ‘Plants for the Future’ (Plant ETP) was established to support the transition to more sustainable and innovative agricultural systems that remain within planetary boundaries.

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This article was originally posted by The James Hutton Institute