From Soil to Human Health

Founder of Vitagri and Nuffield Farming Scholar. David's research into the relationship between farming practice and food nutritional quality led directly to the Growing Health report and the GroundUp Framework.

A registered nutritionist with expertise in dietary micronutrient adequacy and the links between food quality and chronic disease. Hannah contributed to the human health evidence synthesis in the Growing Health report.

A soil scientist specialising in soil biology, microbial diversity, and the mechanisms linking organic matter and mineral availability to crop nutritional quality. Brings the science of soil health to the panel discussion.

A researcher focused on UK food system structure, supply chain dynamics, and the policy barriers to valuing nutritional quality in procurement and retail. Co-author of the food systems analysis in Chapter 5.

A working farmer with direct experience of transitioning to regenerative practices. Dan brings a practical perspective on what measurement and verification mean at farm level, and the commercial realities of the nutrient-density market.

A policy and market analyst with expertise in agricultural subsidies, food labelling reform, and public procurement. Tom examines how existing incentive structures can be realigned to reward nutrient-dense food production.

Lead architect of the GroundUp Framework, responsible for translating the evidence base into a practical 7-component system for measuring, verifying, and rewarding nutrient-dense production across UK farming systems.