Julie Ingram

Professor Julie Ingram is a leading academic in sustainable agriculture and innovation systems at the University of Gloucestershire, affiliated with the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI). Her work focuses on agricultural knowledge systems, sustainable soil management, and transitions to net-zero emissions through digital agriculture, bioenergy, and agroecology. She leads major initiatives such as the Land Use Net Zero (LUNZ) FOOTPRINT project and chairs the Enabling Transition to Net Zero Topic Advisory Group. Internationally, she has contributed to EU Horizon 2020 projects like SoilCare and MINAGRIS, addressing soil health and microplastic impacts. Her research bridges academic, policy, and farmer perspectives, emphasizing co-design and stakeholder engagement.

• Key Roles: Professor (CCRI), Project Lead (LUNZ, PBC4GGR), EU Project Leader
• Focus Areas: Agricultural innovation systems, soil carbon, climate mitigation, and farmer-centric digital tools

Her awards include the OECD Research Fellowship (2018–2019) and a prestigious award from the Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension (2014–2015). She co-edits academic journals and advises on global agricultural policy through bodies like the International Farming Systems Association.

Recent projects include Climathon-based rural climate action frameworks and co-designing cropping systems with stakeholders. She actively explores barriers to biomass adoption and contestations in soil carbon economies, shaping EU policy ecosystems for sustainable land use.