Recommendation 28

To achieve the diversity needed for a resilient food system, the UK must produce food through a variety of different farming methods spanning a spectrum from a return to more traditional methods, to agroecology, to the latest in cutting edge technology. We welcome the Government’s commitment to identifying research priorities for innovation in food production, and its consultations on precision breeding and methane suppressing feed products. We recommend that within the next six months the Government publish its priorities for agricultural innovation research and development—referring to our list of suggested topics—and ensure that these areas are backed by appropriate funding. This will provide clarity for researchers, industry, and investors. (Paragraph 197) Environmental change and food security 75