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The Agricultural Resilience Impact and Innovation Hub (AGRIIH) is a new initiative, designed to enhance the real-world impact of Oxford’s agricultural research by fostering close collaboration between academia, industry, and stakeholders. The Hub seeks to co-develop cutting-edge, industry-relevant research and innovation that supports the transformation of agriculture towards a more sustainable and resilient future.  towards a more sustainable and resilient future.

Why is AGRIIH needed?

Agriculture is both a fundamental pillar of our food system and a major driver of biodiversity loss and greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. The sector’s reliance on high-input farming, simplified production systems, and disconnection from natural ecosystems leaves it highly vulnerable to environmental and economic shocks. Addressing these challenges requires a fundamental shift in how agricultural research is conducted—moving from discipline-specific silos to an integrated, solutions-driven approach that balances productivity, social and ecological integrity, and resilience.

What does AGRIIH aim to achieve?

Oxford is home to world-leading research spanning plant science, climate and ecology, social science, business, and economics—a unique ecosystem of expertise that can drive meaningful change in agriculture. AGRIIH will serve as a catalyst for interdisciplinary collaboration, breaking down barriers between disciplines, and addressing the disconnect between academia and implementation. By working closely with industry and other agriculture sector stakeholders, the Hub will co-create scalable, actionable innovations that harness technology, people, and nature to create resilient, climate-smart agriculture.

How will AGRIIH deliver these aims?

Our approach includes assessing our research capacity to align with industry needs, conducting workshops to generate new ideas and collaborations, and fostering a strong feedback loop between researchers and end users. Through targeted funding initiatives and partnerships, we will support the development of scalable innovations that can drive real-world change. By actively identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, we aim to sustain and grow this collaborative ecosystem, ensuring that cutting-edge research translates into tangible agricultural impact.

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