Research and Development into Sustainable Intensification of Integrated Food and Non-Food Systems (SustainFARM)
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch and Development into Sustainable Intensification of Integrated Food and Non-Food Systems (SustainFARM)
Awarded 01 Mar 2016
Awarded01 Mar 2016
Value£178,951.00
SupplierProgressive Farming Trust Ltd.
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 7y 8mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 1 Mar 2016Expired 28 Feb 2019
About
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs awarded a contract to Progressive Farming Trust Ltd.
for research and development into innovative and sustainable intensification of integrated food and non-food systems to develop climate-resilient agro-ecosystems in Europe and beyond (SustainFARM).
The project aims to enhance agronomic, environmental and economic performance of integrated food and non-food production systems (IFNS) by optimizing productivity and valorizing woody components, residual wastes and co-products.
It involves assessing resource use efficiency, designing cost-effective IFNS, developing sustainability metrics, and valorizing residues into bio-energy carriers and bio-products.
The contract value is £178,951.
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