date:Jul 24, 2013
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With the demand for food rising rapidly worldwide, the strategy also aims to make the UK a world leader in addressing global food security issues.
Agri-tech is a well-established and important UK sector. The entire agri-food supply chain, from agriculture to final retailing and catering, is estimated to contribute 96 billion to the economy and employ 3.8 million people.
Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said: Some of the biggest brands in farming and food are based in t