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Looking for an eco-sustainable sheep supply chain: environmental benefits and implications (SheepToShip LIFE)

Start date: Jul 1, 2016, End date: Jun 30, 2020,

Background Improving the environmental performance of sheep farming could help combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and maximising ecosystem services. It could also promote the socio-economic sustainability of local supply chains, adding value by connecting products with the environment and land use and enabling business diversificat ...
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Sharing Expertise and Experience towards sheep Productivity through NETworking (SheepNet)

Start date: Nov 1, 2016, End date: Oct 31, 2019,

"SheepNet is a thematic network project about practice-driven innovation to improve sheep productivity (number of lambs weaned/ewe mated): a critical component of farmers’ income and therefore of the sustainability and attractiveness of sheep farming. SheepNet will establish durable exchange of scientific and practical knowledge among researchers, farmers and advisors, through a multi-actor and tr ...
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DIVERSITY OF LOCAL PIG BREEDS AND PRODUCTION SYSTEMS FOR HIGH QUALITY TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS AND SUSTAINABLE PORK CHAINS (TREASURE)

Start date: Apr 1, 2015, End date: Mar 31, 2019,

Research and development activities are proposed for the benefit of sustainable pork chains based on European local pig breeds and their production systems. Workprogramme is planned to respond to consumer demands for quality and healthiness of pork products with regional identity and societal demands for environment preservation and development of local agro-economy. Description and evaluation of ...
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ACTIONS INNOVANTES POUR LAGGREGATION DES ENTREPRISES ET LA COMMERCIALISATION DU GERMOPLASME ANIMAL AUTOCHTONE (VAGAL+)

Start date: Apr 30, 2013, End date: Apr 30, 2015,

Lobjectif global du projet est dagréger les PME pour transformer, sur le territoire, les produits dérivés du matériel génétique animale autochtone en combinant des actions de valorisation et de promotion pour favoriser la commercialisation. Le positionnement des produits de qualité sur le marché à travers l'agrégation et le soutien à lorganisation logistique des PME dans le respect de la durabilit ...
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A Systems Biology Approach to controlling Nematode Infections of Livestock (NematodeSystemHealth)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

Nematodes are among the most serious threats to livestock. They cause disease and death but they also compromise production. Even a mild infection can cause a relative protein deficiency and reduce weight gain by 25% . In the UK sheep industry alone, nematode infection costs over 100 million Euros a year .The mainstay of current control measures is anthelmintic treatment but this is threatened b ...
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Climate Induced Changes on the Hydrology of Mediterranean Basins: Reducing Uncertainty and Quantifying Risk through an Integrated Monitoring and Modeling System (CLIMB)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Feb 28, 2014,

"With regard to the objectives specified in ENV-2009.1.1.5.2, modeling capabilities must be improved and appropriate tools developed to advance the capability to assess climate effects on water resources and uses. The project consortium will employ a combination of novel field monitoring concepts, remote sensing techniques, integrated hydrologic (and biophysical) modeling and socioeconomic factor ...
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Sustainable Solutions for Small Ruminants (3SR)

Start date: May 1, 2010, End date: Oct 31, 2013,

"The 3SR project (Sustainable Solutions for Small Ruminants) brings together a strong and unique international consortium of 14 partners that will mine genomic information of sheep and goats to deliver a step-change in our understanding of the genetic basis of traits underlying sustainable production and health. To do this we will build on existing research resources in the major sheep and goat pr ...
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MARE, RURALITÀ E TERRA: POTENZIARE LUNITARIETÀ STRATEGICA (MA_R_TE +)

Start date: Mar 31, 2010, End date: Mar 31, 2013,

The terms of reference for the strategic plan stressed the need to launch joint cross-border strategy to promote the development of innovation and entrepreneurship, the broader objective of the competitiveness of rural areas and tourism, with the involvement of all area covered by the Operational Programme IT-Maritime FR.In light of such an approach, the project will develop various activities rel ...
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VALORIZZAZIONE DEI GENOTIPI ANIMALI AUTOCTONI (VAGAL)

Start date: Apr 18, 2010, End date: Aug 18, 2012,

The project VAGAL aims to characterization and to enhance the quality of rural areas and economic resources in the areas of Tuscany, Sardinia and Corsica, through innovative joint between institutions, research centers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).The collaboration took place to improve the production and marketing of quality products and excellence.These territories share a high env ...
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Alla ricerca dei colori e dei tessuti del Mediterraneo (MED-Laine)

Start date: May 10, 2009, End date: Sep 10, 2011,

The local artisan products at risk of disappearing: we must consider whether to give new value to the tradition for new professions related to the sustainable use of local resources. The multifunctionality of agriculture can develop new job opportunities especially for rural women and the company has to deal with environmental protection, rural tourism, craft activities. The added value of traditi ...
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