Lantmännen Research Foundation announces SEK 25 million for sustainable farming and food systems of the future
Lantmännen Research Foundation’s annual call for proposals opens today, Tuesday 20th of June. The Foundation welcomes project applications from researchers within the focus areas Agriculture & machinery, Food & health and Bioenergy & green Materials.
Since 1986, the Lantmännen Research Foundation has invested in research throughout the agri value chain, from field to fork. The goal is increased productivity, food security and robust food systems, as well as a reduced environmental impact from farming, aiming for climate neutrality by 2050.
This year's call opens earlier than previous years, on Tuesday 20th of June, with an application period up until the 2nd of October 2023. The Foundation's specific priorities lie within three focus areas – Agriculture & machinery, Food & health and Bioenergy & green materials.
"We are looking for new knowledge and innovations that can contribute to a more sustainable and profitable agriculture and food production. The solutions to these future challenges can only be found in collaboration. We look forward to applications that will contribute to the transition," says Helena Fredriksson, Head of Research at Lantmännen Research Foundation.
The Research Foundation focuses primarily on practically applicable research.
Focus areas
Agriculture & machinery
In the field of Agriculture & machinery, the Lantmännen Research Foundation is looking for applications that contribute to new knowledge and innovation in, for example, precision farming, innovative cropping systems and a sustainable Swedish livestock production.
Food & health
In the field of Food & health, the Lantmännen Research Foundation is looking for applications that contribute to the development of new plant-based foods and ingredients, an increased understanding of the health effects of cereals and legumes and improved baking quality.
Bioenergy & green materials
In the field of Bioenergy & green Materials, the Lantmännen Research Foundation is looking for applications aimed at increasing the utilization and processing rate of all agricultural raw materials and side streams. In addition, there is particular interest in research on renewable components for the next generation of chemicals, oils and materials.
Click here to read the full call texts and visit the Lantmännen Research Foundation at https://www.lantmannen.com/research-and-innovation/research-foundation/
Applicants are welcome to contact the research foundation before their applications are submitted, to discuss project ideas and hear more about Lantmännen's opportunities to offer high-quality test materials, test sites and data.
For further information, please contact:
Helena Fredriksson, Head of Research, Lantmännen Research Foundation
Phone: +46 (0)10 55 61 047
E-mail: helena.fredriksson@lantmannen.com
Pär-Johan Lööf, R&D Manager Agri at Lantmännen R&D
Phone: +46 (0)10 55 61 168
E-mail: par-johan.loof@lantmannen.com
Annelie Moldin, R&D Manager Food and Energy at Lantmännen R&D
Phone: +46 (0)10 55 63 717
E-mail: annelie.moldin@lantmannen.com
Lantmännen's Press Service
Phone: +46 (0)10 556 88 00
E-mail: press@lantmannen.com
