Centre for Agroecology and Food Security
The aim of the Centre for Agroecology and Food Security (CAFS) is to conduct critical, rigorous and relevant research which will contribute to the development of agricultural and food production practices, which are economically sound, socially just and promote long-term protection of natural resources.
About CAFS
CAFS brings together social and natural scientists whose collective research expertise in the fields of agriculture and food spans several decades.
Members of the team have a proven track record of securing research funding to examine themes relating to the sustainability of farming and food systems in both the developing and developed world.
They have also published numerous peer-reviewed articles, books and book chapters on a diverse range of topics.
Our aim is to focus this collective experience into a range of exciting new applied research activities, including the provision of tailored consultancy services, research supervision, and research dissemination through teaching and course development in the realm of sustainable agriculture and food.
Membership
In 2009, CAFS became a member of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). IFOAM currently unites 750 organisations in 116 countries and is the worldwide umbrella organisation for the organic movement.
