Problems and solutions in food security- from surf to turf

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Norman, Rachel (2016) Problems and solutions in food security- from surf to turf. Scottish Universities Insight Institute.

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Abstract

Food security is a global issue. Predicted increases in the world population mean that the demand for food is expected to double by 2050 but the increase in temperature and extreme weather conditions expected due to climate change and resource depletion make our food production systems vulnerable. Scotland is a large producer of seafood and has some of the highest yielding crop land on earth, so it has a great deal to contribute to finding solutions to the food security problem both in the UK and globally. Vulnerable nations that will be able to produce less food in the future, will become increasingly reliant on Scottish produce. This programme was organised by the Scottish Food Security Alliance (SFSA) and uniquely brought together expertise in production, processing and distribution. It was multi-sector and interdisciplinary in nature, bringing together HEI academics with industry, policy and government institutes.

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