Lantmännen Research Foundation opens this year’s call – SEK 25 million for research into farming and food systems of the future
Lantmännen Research Foundation was established 40 years ago to meet the need for more research and innovation in agriculture and food.
Lantmännen has recently contributed SEK 300 million to Lantmännen Research Foundation. The capital contribution strengthens the foundation’s long-term capacity to fund demand-driven research and development within the agriculture and food sectors.
"We could see that there was a lack of both funding and initiative for research and innovation in our industry. We felt a responsibility to act and had the means to do so," says Jan-Erik Hansson, Chairman of the Board at Lantmännen.
The foundation funds applied research that can strengthen farming, develop new foods and contribute to a more sustainable and bio-based society.
This year’s call covers three priority areas:
Agriculture and Machinery: Research that strengthens profitable, sustainable and robust crop production and livestock production.
Food and Health: Research into foods and ingredients of the future, based on grains, legumes and meat.
Bioenergy and Green Materials: Research that uses agricultural raw materials and side streams for bioenergy, green materials and other bio-based products.
The projects should have clear relevance for agriculture, the food value chain or Lantmännen’s operations. Lantmännen Research Foundation therefore works actively to build networks with broad expertise from academia, industry and practical agriculture.
“Applicants are welcome to contact us before submitting their applications, to discuss project ideas and hear more about Lantmännen’s opportunities to offer raw materials, products or other resources for the project,” says Helena Fredriksson, Head of Research at Lantmännen Research Foundation.
To make it easier to follow calls for proposals, research results and current projects, the foundation is also launching a newsletter. The newsletter is aimed broadly at researchers, farmers and others who want to follow how research can contribute to a more sustainable, profitable and robust food system.
Facts and more information
Budget: This year’s call amounts to SEK 25 million.
The call: The call opens on 17 June and covers research within three priority areas.
Agriculture and Machinery: This area focuses on research that can contribute to profitable and sustainable crop production and livestock production. Examples of priority issues include climate adaptation, food preparedness, precision farming, sustainable production inputs, grain quality, the efficiency and function of feed raw materials, and animal health. Read more: Agriculture and machinery
Food and Health: This area focuses on research that promotes the development of foods and ingredients of the future, based on grains, legumes and meat. Priority issues include nutrition and health, whole grains, precision nutrition, baking quality and the development of ingredients from grains and legumes. Read more: Food and health
Bioenergy and Green Materials: This area focuses on research that harnesses the potential of the entire agricultural processing chain and contributes to a more bio-based society. Priority issues include future biorefineries, bio-based fuels, green materials, biochemical products and increased value from side streams. Read more: Bioenergy and green materials
Contact the foundation: Researchers are encouraged to contact the foundation before submitting their applications. The foundation can contribute knowledge, raw materials, products, test sites, test farms and contacts within Lantmännen’s operations.
Newsletter: Subscribe to our newsletter | Lantmännen
Apply for funding: More information about the call is available here: Research Foundation – Research for the future | Lantmännen
For more information, please contact:
Helena Fredriksson, Head of Research at Lantmännen Research Foundation
Phone: +46 (0)10 556 10 47
Email: helena.fredriksson@lantmannen.com
Lantmännen’s press office
Phone: +46 (0)10 556 88 00
Email: press@lantmannen.com
