Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 21, 2023 5:01:12 GMT 12
$10M PROJECT COMBINES INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES AND SCIENCE TO SAFEGUARD FOOD SUPPLY
A new research project to future proof and protect Aotearoa New Zealand’s food systems and the environment has attracted more than $10 million in funding this week.
The joint venture between the Sustainable Nutrition Initiative® (SNi®) of the Riddet Institute, hosted at Massey University, and iwi group Wakatū Incorporation was selected by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment as a recipient for their 2024 Endeavour Fund round on Friday (September 15).
“The project will facilitate tikanga-led, land use opportunities and Mātauranga to develop opportunities in sustainably produced nutrition, health and wellbeing of people and our environment according to our traditions and knowledge.”....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC2309/S00032/10m-project-combines-indigenous-knowledge-and-practices-and-science-to-safeguard-food-supply.htm
A new research project to future proof and protect Aotearoa New Zealand’s food systems and the environment has attracted more than $10 million in funding this week.
The joint venture between the Sustainable Nutrition Initiative® (SNi®) of the Riddet Institute, hosted at Massey University, and iwi group Wakatū Incorporation was selected by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment as a recipient for their 2024 Endeavour Fund round on Friday (September 15).
“The project will facilitate tikanga-led, land use opportunities and Mātauranga to develop opportunities in sustainably produced nutrition, health and wellbeing of people and our environment according to our traditions and knowledge.”....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC2309/S00032/10m-project-combines-indigenous-knowledge-and-practices-and-science-to-safeguard-food-supply.htm