Vision and Mission

Vision

To create a future where antimicrobial resistance no longer threatens our food systems, where farmers can maintain healthy farming practices (from crop production to livestock) without overreliance on antibiotics, and where sustainable food production supports both human and animal health.

Mission

AMAST works to transform how we address antimicrobial resistance in the agri-food system through:

CREATE

  • Building a dynamic community that connects research expertise with industry knowledge
  • Fostering collaboration across disciplines and sectors
  • Developing new partnerships between academia, industry, and policy

HARNESS

  • Capturing diverse perspectives from farm to fork
  • Converting practical experience into research insights
  • Understanding the real-world challenges and opportunities in AMR mitigation

PREPARE

  • Developing innovative frameworks for AMR research and intervention
  • Training the next generation of researchers and practitioners
  • Creating practical solutions that work for farmers and food producers

Our Values

  • Collaboration: We believe the best solutions come from working together
  • Innovation: We embrace new approaches and creative thinking
  • Impact: We focus on creating practical, measurable change
  • Inclusivity: We welcome and value diverse perspectives
  • Evidence-based: We ground our work in robust research and real-world experience

Our Commitments:

  • Support sustainable food production practices
  • Protect both human and animal health
  • Share knowledge openly and accessibly
  • Bridge the gap between research and practice
  • Create lasting positive change in the agrifood sector