United Nations Sustainable Development
Goal 2: Zero hunger
Access to food security knowledge. Provide access on food security and sustainable agriculture and aquaculture knowledge, skills or technology to local farmers and food producers.
UniSC offers several programs and free initiatives that provide knowledge, skills, and technology related to food security, sustainable agriculture, and aquaculture to local farmers and food producers.
Here are some key resources:
- Agriculture and Aquaculture Programs: UniSC offers courses and minors in Agriculture and Aquaculture, focusing on soil properties, plant growth, agricultural ecology, and sustainable aquaculture.
- Aquaculture Biotechnology: The Centre for Bioinnovation at UniSC focuses on developing sustainable aquaculture technologies. This includes selective breeding, genetics, and genomics to improve productivity and sustainability in aquaculture. Knowledge, skills and technology is shared via various research projects.
- Sustainable Production Systems: This initiative supports rural and regional communities by enhancing agriculture and aquaculture production, which is essential for economic development and sustainability. Knowledge is shared via various research projects in the Pacific Islands by our researchers in the Australian Centre for Pacific Island Research.
- Agricultural Food Systems: UniSC conducts case studies and provides technical training and business mentoring to local stakeholders in the Pacific Islands, aiming to improve agricultural value chains and food systems.
These programs and initiatives are designed to equip local farmers and food producers with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance food security and promote sustainable practices.
Summary
The University of the Sunshine Coast provides local farmers and food producers with knowledge, skills, and technology in food security, sustainable agriculture, and aquaculture through various programs and initiatives.