A pioneering project led by University of Stirling scientists aims to develop a new carbon negative food source.
All major food production in the UK currently emits greenhouse gases, contributing to the country’s carbon footprint. The UK government wants to establish new food sources which deliver against net zero targets and address an overreliance on imports. A team led by Honorary Professor Paul Thomas will then assess the environmental benefits and wider economic impact.
“By tackling land-use conflict and creating a calorific output from land that would otherwise not produce food, and at scale, the project outcomes will positively contribute to such priorities and create a net increase in UK food production of up to 1,000 tonnes for each 1,000 hectares of afforestation incorporated into the project.”
“This sequestration is in stark contrast to every other major food production system which results in an emission during production.”