Venison Scheme Brings Wild Protein to Sussex Students
Sussex Venison Project Targets Students with Sustainable Protein
A Sussex-based initiative is aiming to make wild venison more accessible to students and local residents, positioning it as a sustainable and affordable protein while helping to address rising deer populations.
According to BBC News, the Sussex Grazed Meatbox Project is supplying locally sourced venison to households and student communities, linking food affordability with environmental management.
The project is designed to tackle overgrazing by expanding deer numbers, which have been blamed for damage to woodland ecology and biodiversity across parts of southern England. By creating a viable route to market for wild venison, organisers say the scheme supports responsible population control while reducing reliance on imported proteins.
Venison is being promoted for its nutritional profile, including high protein content and low fat, alongside strong sustainability credentials when sourced from managed wild populations. The initiative also aims to demystify venison for younger consumers, many of whom may be unfamiliar with cooking or purchasing game meat.
Supporters argue that projects like this could play a wider role in diversifying UK protein consumption, supporting rural supply chains and aligning food systems more closely with land management and environmental goals.
Source: BBC News | 3 February 2026
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