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:-  

• Food that is safe and healthy - and tastes good
• Farming methods that are environment-friendly
• Higher standards of animal welfare
• 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.

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:-

• 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
• 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
• Technical services to assist both commercial and public sector organisations implement sustainable agriculture strategies, programmes and projects in both developed and developing countries

Agronomica is strongly committed to promoting the role of science-based sustainable agriculture in protecting the environment and conserving precious natural resources.