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Innovative fully biodegradable mulching films & fruit protection bags for sustainable agricultural practices (LIFE MULTIBIOSOL)
Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Dec 31, 2018,
Background
For over half a century growers/farmers have been using plastic materials in agriculture, also known as agro-films. Current existing semi-intensive and intensive farming practices require the use of large quantities of mulching film and fruit protection bags (and clips to close them) since they help prevent the growth of weeds, protect crops fr...
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Eco-DESsign training for agricultural and FOOD industry
Start date: Nov 1, 2015, End date: Oct 31, 2017,
The aim of EcoDESforFOOD + Project is to develop and provide a comprehensive training for all aspects of the ecodesign of packaging for the food industry with an interdisciplinary and transversal approach to the main professionals involved in the production of packaging and agri-food packaging. The project will develop training contents of the main blocks of ecodesign and a platform for e-learning...
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LIFE Fresh Box: a sustainable transport solution conserving quality of fresh produce, reducing waste & fuel consumption (LIFE Fresh Box)
Start date: Jul 1, 2014, End date: Jun 30, 2017,
Background
Fresh products, such as fruits and vegetables, are highly perishable. They therefore require rapid transportation and good storage after being harvested in order to maintain their physical, chemical and organoleptic properties.
Enhancing the shelf life of fresh produce, however, can help avoid food waste during transportation/distribution and...
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LIFE Zero Residues: towards a sustainable production and supply chain for stone fruit (LIFE Zero Residues)
Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Jun 30, 2017,
Background
Pesticide residues in the local environment - air, soil and surface water - affect the lives of birds, wildlife, domestic animals, fish, livestock and humans. Human health hazards vary with the type of pesticide and also with the extent of exposure. Moderate human health hazards from pesticides include mild headaches, flu, skin rashes, blurred ...
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TraiNing on Agriculture and posthaRvest fruit and vegetables through sustainable best prActices
Start date: Dec 31, 2014, End date: Dec 30, 2016,
The main goal of the NARA project is to improve the professionalization of young farmers in Europe through the analysis of training needs in six key areas for this sector (Food security; Technologies postharvest; Commercialization and logistic; Soil, water and byproducts; Packaging; and Entrepreneurship, and the development of the training units of this subjects through an e-platform, as well as t...
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