Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. This insightful Research Agenda assesses the ways in which agricultural law can be reshaped to promote a more secure and sustainable food system. Contributions tackle recent challenges such as food price crises, the Ukraine War and tariff barriers on food products, as well as more chronic sources of concern for the industry, such as climate change and the effect of diet on health. Surveying the latest research in agriculture, international experts examine the shifting boundaries of food sovereignty, ways of regulating new technologies (with focus on cultivated meat and gene-editing) and the role of the consumer. These pertinent topics are supplemented by detailed analyses of future sustainability initiatives, extending from instances of food waste mismanagement on farms to solutions for improved water infrastructure. The book ultimately illustrates that, in order to ensure a successful future for agricultural law, it is necessary for legislators to operate across traditional boundaries and embrace the complexity generated by numerous interlocking legal issues. Scholars and students of agricultural and environmental law will benefit greatly from the foundational ideas and practical solutions supplied throughout this Research Agenda. It also provides informed, actionable insights for policymakers and specialist practitioners seeking to develop their knowledge in this field.
