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New research sets out roadmap to transform Sheffield’s food system

Researchers from the University of Sheffield worked with CLES and ShefFood to create a roadmap of interventions for a more sustainable, healthy and local food economy in Sheffield.
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Addressing Food Waste at the University of Sheffield: Research, Initiatives, and Impact

As we mark Food Waste Action Week, we reflect on the initiatives we are implementing to reduce food waste and create a more sustainable future, both on campus and beyond.

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Changing food waste regimes in Tanzania's avocado trade

A new study conducted by researchers from the Universities of Sheffield and Leeds explores the food waste regime in Tanzania’s avocado trade.

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Our 2024 research highlights

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on and celebrate some of our research news stories from 2024.
Professor Jurriaan Ton

Do plants have immune systems?

Professor Jurriaan Ton from the University's School of Biosciences discusses the immune systems of plants and trees, and the remarkable way plants can pass on their 'immune memory' to their offspring.

From oil to soil: Regenerative agriculture as a climate solution

In an essay co-written with the MP Barry Sheerman as part of Policy Connect's Net Zero policy essays, Dr Anna Krzywoszynska from the University's Department of Geography discusses the need for land use change and regenerative agriculture in the UK.

| Policy Connect
Members from the Jairos Jiri Association, a non-governmental organisation promoting the rights of people with disabilities in Zimbabwe

Institute for Sustainable Food collaborates with community food projects in Zimbabwe

A project led by academics at the University’s Institute for Sustainable Food is helping communities in Zimbabwe by offering online media skills workshops.
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Technology is shaping the future of food but practices rooted in tradition could still have a role to play

Grantham Scholar Nicole Kennard speaks to CNBC about the ways urban food production can benefit communities as well as mitigate climate change, as well as how urban agriculture can create more green spaces and create a localised food system.

| Published by CNBC
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New exhibition shows work inspired by Institute for Sustainable Food research

A new exhibition is displaying artwork inspired by conversations with academics at the University of Sheffield’s Institute for Sustainable Food.