University of Exeter Projects - Food Security Challenges

University of Exeter: Sustainable Solutions to Food Challenges

University of Exeter’s GRTA primary aim was to maximise opportunities for its GCRF Food Security Portfolio to develop and deliver sustainable social and economic development solutions at scale across DAC (Development Assistance Countries) country terrestrial and marine environments.

Food security is a core component of Exeter’s strategic research investments and impact-programmes and is central to Exeter’s commitment to Global Challenges Research and Innovation.

Since the launch of the GCRF, Exeter has established an interdisciplinary GCRF Food Security Portfolio that directly addresses ecosystem modification, nutrition, climate change, and destructive economies. Via strategic and equitable partnerships, we aim to deliver sustainable, challenge-led impact.

Exeter’s GRTA was structured to deliver scalable food security solutions through a combination of Strategic Priority projects and Flexible Scaling award projects.

Strategic Priority Projects:

Diversifying tree based grazing systems to create smallholder price premium opportunities for milk production in the Amazonian Arc of Deforestation.

Removal and industrial conversion of Mexico's problematic seaweed bloom biomass into high quality, low-cost sustainable agricultural fertiliser products.

Flexible Scaling Award Projects:

Promoting prudent pharmaceutical usage in Bangladesh Aquaculture.

Novel application of technology to strengthen governance of a pastoral food system and attract commercial investment.

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