Agri-food innovation is playing a vital role in the transition to net zero, with rural areas at the centre of experimentation and change.
This resource brings together case studies and research exploring how farming systems are adapting—across areas such as animal science, soil carbon, and land use. It features a blog post and State of the Art Review by Professor Neil Ward, examining how UK agriculture is responding to the net zero challenge.
The examples span research-driven and commercial approaches across the UK, with one international case focused on permanent grasslands. Additional case studies will be added as work in this area continues to evolve.
All materials, including the blog, case studies, and review, are available via the NICRE portal.
Authors: Neil Ward, School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich.
Year: 2021 (updated in 2023).
