Agriculture & Food Systems
Building more resilient systems to nourish a growing world
From the farm to the supply chain, engineers are developing new ways to produce, process, and distribute food more sustainably. Their work combines sensing, robotics, biological engineering, and data-driven tools to conserve resources, strengthen food security, and help agricultural systems adapt to a changing climate.
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Plants can sense the sound of rain, a new study finds
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Nitrous oxide, a product of fertilizer use, may harm some soil bacteria
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From Idaho to MIT, on a quest to cut methane emissions
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Designing a more resilient future for plants, from the cell up
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Bridging science and society in the emerging bioeconomy
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Exploring the promise of regenerative aquaculture at an Arkansas fish farm
![“It wasn’t until I started working with Desirée [Plata] that I started applying materials science as a tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. That was a profound insight,” says Audrey Parker.](https://news.mit.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_article__cover_image__original/public/images/202603/MIT-Audrey_Parker-01-press.jpg?itok=l3JkSmyE)
Related Labs, Centers and Programs
Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS)
The Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS) catalyzes MIT research, innovation, and technology for ensuring safe and resilient supplies of water and food while reducing environmental impact to meet the local and global needs of a rapidly expanding and evolving population on a changing planet.
MIT Sea Grant
MIT Sea Grant is a Federal-Institute partnership with NOAA Sea Grant that promotes the conservation and sustainable development of marine resources through research, education, and outreach. Our focus areas include Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development, Resilient Communities and Economies, and Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture.