Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

130 Leading Corporations, Startups, Universities, Non-profits, and Research Stakeholders Unite in Support of a $750 Million Investment for the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Breakthrough Institute, FFAR, Breeding, University, Agricultural Act of 2014, Research, Congress, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Weather, Letter, Renewable energy, Agriculture, Food

FFAR, established in the Agriculture Act of 2014, has demonstrated its indispensable role in addressing vital food and agriculture research needs.

Key Points: 
  • FFAR, established in the Agriculture Act of 2014, has demonstrated its indispensable role in addressing vital food and agriculture research needs.
  • From 2002 to 2019, U.S. public investment in agricultural research declined 30%, and international competitors like China, Brazil, and India have surpassed the U.S in research funding.
  • “FFAR is a vital source of funding for climate-smart research and development in food and agriculture,” says Daniel Blaustein-Rejto, Director of Food and Agriculture of The Breakthrough Institute.
  • The proposed $750 million would ensure the food supply chain remains sustainable, innovative, and robust enough to support an ever-growing global population.