About Us
Sustainability
Three equally important pillars
Society (People)
- Food Quality and Safety
- Farmers Skills
- Rural Social and Economic Conditions
Economy (Profit)
- Food Supply
- Farmers Income
- Sustainable Food Products
Environment (Planet)
- Soil Health
- Soil/Water/Air
- Energy
- Biodiversity
- Climate Change
Our Shared Purpose
The School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University is supported by our steering partners: Morrisons, McDonalds UK & Ireland, and National Farmers Union. Our shared purpose is to:
- Equip farmers with skills and knowledge towards Net Zero within sustainability parameters (economic, environmental and social).
- Talk a common language with regards to Net Zero and sustainable farming.
- Improving farm data to track carbon emission reductions and sequestration offsetting at a whole farm system approach.
- Encourage new entrants into the food industry and a diversity of entrepreneurial people.
To realise this, we have created four delivery pillars.
The Pillars of the School
How can you get involved?
PILLAR 1
New Talent
Includes undergraduate curriculum development, student industry placements, and projects aimed at
attracting new and diverse talent into food and farming.
PILLAR 2
Upskill Current Workforce
Education and sharing insight for farmers and food producers via virtual and in person learning.
PILLAR 3
Research
Work collaboratively to find the solutions to key industry challenges through academia and the latest technology. Using exemplar farms to showcase Net Zero transition.
PILLAR 4
Influence
Work collaboratively to speak a common language and support industry and policy development.
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