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Far-reaching
changes are taking place in farming and the food chain.
Public concerns are generating radical shifts in the way food is
produced and reaches consumers. Both policy makers at
every level and commercial stakeholders along the food chain in
Europe and more widely face pressures for:-
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Food
that is safe and healthy - and tastes good
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Farming
methods that are environment-friendly
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Higher
standards of animal welfare
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Social
fairness and responsibility
Achieving these without
sacrificing the economic gains from improved efficiency is what
genuine sustainable agriculture is all about. In the
developing world the need to tackle hunger and poverty by
increasing food production and raising incomes remain the
priorities - again sustainability is the key.
The safe and sensible use of
new technologies must play a crucial role: without this progress
will be impossible.
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Agronomica
has been established to provide information and consultancy on
all aspects of science-based sustainable
agriculture
worldwide. It aims to serve commercial and public sector
clients by offering:-
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Reliable
information on the methods and outcomes of different
approaches to sustainability for both crop and livestock
production - with emphasis on the use of innovative technology
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Research
and consultancy to guide both public policies and commercial
strategies in developing the role of sustainable crop and
livestock production, and the essential linkages along the
food chain
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Technical
services to assist both commercial and public sector
organisations implement sustainable agriculture strategies,
programmes and projects in both developed and developing
countries
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