The Environment and Agrifood Theme combines research groups with 50+ years of experience in contributing to societal challenges such as sustainability, enhancing natural capital and future global food systems resilience. We have substantive worldwide recognition by industry, government and academe for our research and teaching in food biosciences, soil, digital and sustainability.

Our aim

To conduct excellent research and teaching within our areas of strength, deepening our understanding of the world and enabling a more sustainable future by promoting innovation and tackling challenges in the Environment and the Agrifood sectors.



Centre for Soil, Agrifood and Biosciences

Internationally-recognised expertise across both domestic and international food supply chains, from soil science to postharvest quality

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Cranfield Environment Centre

Leading UK expertise in key fields of data sciences, informatics, and decision sciences

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