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GRP5 - R&D Practical Solutions

PROJECT

R&D practical solutions to major challenges of our time including water shortages, loss of biodiversity, food production & strengthening local economies.

Budget


Transparent and open finances.

-£1,250.00 GBP
Paid
Invoice #219628
-£5,000.00 GBP
Paid
Invoice #206651
Contribution #737357
£
Today’s balance

£31.55 GBP

Total raised

£23,304.00 GBP

Total disbursed

£23,272.45 GBP

Estimated annual budget

£6,304.00 GBP

About


 Research, document and develop practical solutions to major challenges of our time including water shortages, loss of biodiversity, food production and strengthening local economies.
Research & document a case study over three years producing an annual report of solutions trials and results. 



Objectives 2024:
 
1. water shortages (spring/summer)
– optimizing irrigation practices
– maintenance/repairs to irrigation system
– documenting & optimizing water catchment systems already in place
2. strengthening local economy (all year)
– document participate and promote local exchange practices
– collaborate with local initiatives including the seed-bank, permaculture initiatives
3. food production (spring to autumn)
– optimizing and document farm harvests from main crop, foraging and wild foods
4. biodiversity (quarterly)
– document creation and effects of micro climates through changes in water management
– increase plant diversity by planting perennials in different parts of the land 


 
Team
Aimee Fenech, Anton Oussik
Reporting Officer: Anton Oussik