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Strengthen IUNG’s proficiency on “Managing the Production of Food and feedstuff, their safety and quality under global Climatic Change” (ProFiCienCy)

Start date: Dec 1, 2009, End date: May 31, 2014,

...; the reorganisation of laboratories, a new HR policy, the hiring of 5 experienced researchers, intense mobility trainings (56 outgoing, 30 incoming), a sustainable agriculture platform, 2 international conferences, 8 workshops, 3 trainings, 1 open day and 2 farmers days, 1 website, 8 newsletters. The ProFiCienCy project will rely on 16 partners all across the EU. It has raised wide support reacti ...
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Job Shadowing

Start date: Jun 1, 2016, End date: May 31, 2017,

...owing at the Ekonomski Institut Maribor, I would like to "shadow" Mag. Vida Perko, a Vice President of Regional Board of Women Professionals and Women in Business and a Member of the Assembly of the (national) Chamber of Commer to "observe" interesting practices including entrepreneurial materials, research methods, databases, and tools on a European level for my future projects. Throughout the jo ...
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Güncel Arıcılık Sorunlarının Çözümünde Farklı Yaklaşımlar

Start date: Dec 31, 2015, End date: Dec 30, 2016,

... honey bees in USA and then in Europe at high level, have been observed in our country as well. For these reasons, bee breeding is also significant for herbal production in addition to its place in national economy and its agricultural and socio-economic contributions. Given that there is no need for fertile, agricultural soils in beekeeping, and that beekeeping is richer in mountainous and forest ...
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Training ProgrAmme TO improve GrapEviNe virus knowledge and management

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

...o professional world. It will be led by IFV (French Institute of Vine and Wine) which has a strong expertise in vine and wine sector as well as a lot of experience in collaborative projects at both national and European scale. Moreover, IFV already delivers trainings for winegrowers and advisors, making it aware of stakes, expectations and possibilities. CRA (Italian applied research centre) has a ...
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Green Logistics e-Training in Cereal/Rice Sector

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Jun 30, 2018,

...rk will be proposed for the grain logistics sector. Green logistics and grain sector were selected to set the framework of this project, because of their strategic importance in the regional and national economy of these Euro-med Countries. These countries are struggling to find ways to overcome financial crisis, and supporting evidence indicate that logistics and agri-culture may be the spri ...
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Αρωματικά και Φαρμακευτικά Φυτά της Ελληνικής Χλωρίδας

Start date: Aug 1, 2015, End date: Jul 31, 2016,

... exports. The aim is to find ways to generate new agricultural products, so that Cyprus minimized the import from other countries. The visit and the education of students took place as planned at the National Agricultural Research Foundation (NAGREF) Thessaloniki, as host institution is one of the largest research institutions in the country in agriculture. Students had the opportunity to work and ...
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Higher education student and staff mobility project

Start date: Jun 1, 2014, End date: Sep 30, 2015,

Since its accreditation in 1969, the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza (IAMZ) is one of the four Mediterranean Agronomic Institutes of the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM). IAMZ-CIHEAM fulfils their mission of agricultural cooperation development set by updating and perfecting training for professionals and promoting research programmes of comm ...
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Implementation of management measures at the Agras wetland (AGRAS WETLAND)

Start date: Jul 1, 2003, End date: Jul 1, 2007,

...ndiatima drew up a restoration plan for the wetland, covering aspects such as restoration of habitats, management of reed beds and improvement of water circulation. Another partner, the National Agricultural Research Foundation (NAGREF), produced a site-specific grazing management plan with prescriptions and guidelines for livestock keepers to apply grazing in a controlled and appropriate manner ...
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Habitat Management and Raptor Conservation in Nestos Delta and Gorge (Nestos)

Start date: Jul 1, 2002, End date: Dec 31, 2006,

...e sand dunes, residual riparian forest, lagoons, water meadows and other important habitats for birds and various mammals such as the otter and the jackal. It has been classified as a wetland of international importance (Ramsar site) and the gorge as an "Aesthetic forest" in accordance with national forestry legislation. The region has the most extensive riparian forest in Greece. The complex mos ...
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Baltic Ecological Recycling Agriculture and Society (BERAS )

Start date: Feb 28, 2003, End date: Mar 30, 2006,

...d report. These 12 points are a common ground in communications to decision makers, consumers and stakeholders and at the same time give the public direct access to research. Communication with national level decision makers, HELCOM and EU has been strengthened.It is important that all countries around the Baltic Sea have been involved in this project. A network across scientific disciplines, acro ...
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Innovative Management of Genetic Resources (IMAGE)

Start date: Mar 1, 2016, End date: Feb 29, 2020,

This aim of IMAGE is to enhance the use of genetic collections and to upgrade animal gene bank management. IMAGE will better exploit DNA information and develop methodologies, biotechnologies, and bioinformatics for rationalising animal genetic resources. It will demonstrate the benefits brought by gene banks to the development of sustainable livestock systems by: enhancing the usefulness of genet ...
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Introduction of new olive crop management practices focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation (oLIVE-CLIMA)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Sep 30, 2017,

...em for communicating environmental performance during food production e.g. Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) statements; To promote the incorporation of the project’s results into national environmental and agricultural policy and legislation. Expected results: Development of cultivation methods that will make inorganic nitrogen fertilisation unnecessary; Reduced resource depletion and ...
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MOINHOS II – Formar para Inovar

Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2017,

... Torres e a (7) Escola Secundária Henriques Nogueira. The consortium has a total of 7 membersThe Objectives to be achieved by the project are:(1) By the CONSORTIUM and SCHOOLS:»CONSOLIDATE INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS»CONTACT WITH DIFFERENT REALITIES» ACQUISITION OF SKILLS IN MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERNATIONAL MOBILITIES(2) On behalf of CMTV / REGION»CREATE A NETWORK OF AGENTS WITHIN LOC ...
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Safeguarding the lesser white-fronted goose fennoscandian population in key wintering and staging sites within the European flyway (Safeguard LWfG)

Start date: Sep 1, 2011, End date: Apr 30, 2017,

... eastern Hungary, to its wintering grounds on the Greek and Turkish border. The need for this flyway approach requires the involvement of eight partners from four European countries, including national authorities, NGOs, a research institution, a National Park Authority and the secretariat of the UNEP/AEWA. It builds on a previous LIFE project targeting the same species (LIFE05 NAT/FIN/000105). ...
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Advancing SSA-EU cooperation in research and innovation for global challenges (CAAST-Net Plus)

Start date: Jan 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

In 2007, heads of state and government from Africa and Europe launched the Joint Africa-EU Strategy (JAES) formulated in response to geopolitical changes, globalisation and the processes of integration in Africa and Europe. At the heart of the JAES is an overtly political relationship and among the features distinguishing JAES from previous Africa-Europe policy initiatives is the associated actio ...
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Animal Health and Welfare (ANIHWA)

Start date: Jan 1, 2012, End date: Dec 31, 2015,

...athogens and climate change. Building on the experience and achievements of the previous ERA-Net EMIDA, the Animal Health and Welfare ERA-Net (ANIHWA) aims to increase cooperation and coordination of national research programmes on animal health and welfare of farm animals, including fish and bees. The cooperation and coordination among the partners will be deepened by systematic exchange of infor ...
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Functional significance of forest biodiversity in Europe (FunDivEUROPE)

Start date: Oct 1, 2010, End date: Mar 31, 2015,

FunDivEUROPE (FUNctional significance of forest bioDIVersity in EUROPE) proposes to quantify the effects of forest biodiversity on ecosystem function and services in major European forest types in the main bioclimatic regions of Europe. FunDivEUROPE will be based on four scientific platforms and seven cross-cutting Work Packages.The project will combine a global network of tree diversity experimen ...
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Global Strategic Alliances for the Coordination of Research on the Major Infectious Diseases of Animals and Zoonoses (STAR-IDAZ)

Start date: Feb 1, 2011, End date: Jan 31, 2015,

... of research activities on the major infectious diseases of livestock and zoonoses so as to hasten the delivery of improved control methods. This will be achieved through the establishment of an international forum of R&D programme owners/managers and international organisations for the purpose of sharing information, improving collaboration on research activities and working towards common resear ...
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duction of biodiesel from Algae in selected Mediterranean Countries (MED-ALGAE)

Start date: Dec 7, 2011, End date: Dec 7, 2014,

The potential of producing bio-fuel from microalgae has been recognized as an alternative to fossil fuels, especially under the form of liquid fuel (diesel, ethanol), which can be used in the transport sector. The use of microalgae as a biomass resource for production of biodiesel has drawn a lot of attention from researchers, governments and the private sector. To foster the development of microa ...
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Development of integrated livestock breeding and management strategies to improve animal health, product quality and performance in European organic and ‘low input’ milk, meat and egg production (LowInputBreeds)

Start date: May 1, 2009, End date: Apr 30, 2014,

The proposed integrating project LOWINPUTBREEDS aims to develop integrated LIVESTOCK BREEDING and MANAGEMENT strategies to improve ANIMAL HEALTH, product QUALITY and PERFORMANCE in European organic and ‘low input’ milk, meat and egg production through research, dissemination and training activities. The consortium includes 11 academic centres of excellence and 6 genetics/breeding companies (4 SMEs ...
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Research capacity for the implementation of genetic control of mosquitoes (INFRAVEC)

Start date: Sep 1, 2009, End date: Feb 28, 2014,

Mosquitoes transmit a variety of infectious diseases that cause a tremendous burden to public health. Due to climate changes and to the increase in international trade and tourism the threats posed by mosquitoes are increasingly affecting large parts of Europe, causing understandable concerns among the populations of many Member States. Control methods, mainly based on insecticide usage, are strug ...
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Legume-supported cropping systems for Europe (Legume-Futures)

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

This research will deliver knowledge and technology for the optimisation of the use of legumes in European agricultural systems and promote the partnerships needed to support the public policy outcomes sought. By integrating the Consortiums extensive set of existing field case studies, modelling and knowledge base, the project will test, validate and deliver novel cropping systems. This network of ...
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Promoting sustainable production and consumption patterns: the example of olive oil ( INFOIL)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Sep 30, 2013,

...00 people and result in the training of at least 250 olive oil producers. Web seminars aimed to target at least 1 000 producers from across Europe each year, while an information stand at Athens International Airport would be used to promote Greece's most environmentally friendly olive oils. The project would also set up a website and an e-library containing studies on sustainable olive oil produc ...
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Smart on-line water salinity measurement network to manage and protect rice fields (SMART-PADDY)

Start date: Oct 1, 2011, End date: Sep 30, 2013,

"Rice is the main crop in wet areas such as river deltas and is an essential tool in Europe in managing protected ecosystems. Irrigation water is a key factor in the production of rice and water quality has a major impact on crop yield as a result of tolerance of rice to factors such as dissolved salts. Rice is more water consuming than many other crops: in continuous flooding cultivation it takes ...
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Baltic Ecological Recycling Agriculture and Society Implementation (BERAS IMPLEMENTATION)

Start date: Jun 10, 2010, End date: Sep 9, 2013,

...he project. It consists of Farming, Economic and Marketing Guidelines, Software Tools and Farm Examples. They are translated into most BSR languages and are spread to farmers and advisors through national advisor services and farmers’ organisations. Farmers’ University, where farmers learn from each other in dialogue with experts and researchers for further developing ERA, was launched. Policy re ...
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Coordination of Agricultural Research in the Mediterranean (ARIMNet)

Start date: Oct 1, 2008, End date: Mar 31, 2013,

...requires a coordination action at the level of the Mediterranean (among EU members and between them and the other Mediterranean countries) to fight again fragmentation in fostering the convergence of national programmes and in founding a new critical mass to address the key issues (such as the growing demand for safer, healthier and higher quality food; the sustainable production and use of renewa ...
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Table olive fermentation with selected strains of probiotic lactic acid bacteria. Towards a new functional food (PROBIOLIVES)

Start date: Mar 1, 2010, End date: Feb 28, 2013,

"The aim of the project is to isolate the most appropriate probiotic bacteria from the autochthonous olive microflora, in order to be used as pure starter cultures for the improvement of the traditional fermentation and for the production of a new functional food. Isolated lactic acid bacteria with probiotic properties will be selected for potential tolerance of the naturally antimicrobial compoun ...
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Baltic COMPASS - Comprehensive Policy Actions and Investments in Sustainable Solutions in Agriculture in the Baltic Sea Region (Baltic COMPASS)

Start date: Nov 30, 2009, End date: Dec 15, 2012,

Baltic COMPASS project has grown out of a large number of international projects in the field of landuse, agriculture, water and environment related to the protection of the Baltic Sea. Specifically, Baltic COMPASS is a response to the need for a transnational approach to reduce eutrophication of the Baltic Sea and contribute in adaption and implementation of the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSA ...
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Demonstration of Conservation Actions for Ursus artcos* and habitat type 9530* in Northern Pindos N.P., Grevena Prefecture, Greece (PINDOS/GREVENA)

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Jun 30, 2012,

Background The brown bear (Ursus arctos) sub-population in the Natura 2000 network site in the Pindos National Park in Greece (minimum size estimated between 40-50 individuals) is important at a regional level and makes up 3.5% of the national brown bear population. The main threats to the species include mortality as a result of human activities, habitat ...
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MedPlaNet - medical plant network for enhancement of the comparative advantage of Calarasi – Silistra cross-border area for sustainable development (MedPlaNet)

Start date: Oct 22, 2010, End date: Apr 21, 2012,

Support for joint integrated and synergetic economic and social development of the Calarasi –Silistra area using the business potential of the medicinal and aromatic plants and natural products Achievements: The project MedPlaNet - medical plant network for enhancem ...
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'Strategic plan for the adaptation and application of the principles for the sustainable use of pesticides in a vulnerable ecosystem' (EcoPest)

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Mar 31, 2012,

...n; Map the targeted area and carry out environmental monitoring; Define appropriate risk indicators for the estimation of pesticide impact on aquatic systems; Train local stakeholders; Develop a national certification scheme for spraying equipment and accessories for the professional user of pesticides, distributors and advisors; Incorporate the project deliverables into national environment ...
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"Scientific sYnergisM of nano-Bio-Info-cOgni Science for an Integrated system to monitor meat quality and Safety during production, storage, and distribution in EU" (SYMBIOSIS-EU)

Start date: Oct 1, 2008, End date: Mar 31, 2012,

"The SYMBIOSIS-EU project will bring together 14 partners from 6 EU countries (plus one each from NZ and US) to study meat safety & quality. The overall aim is to identify and quantitatively evaluate practical and easy to use chemical, biochemical and molecular indices and establish their applicability as quality monitors for inspection of meat safety and quality. The project will apply a multidis ...
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Solutions and interventions for the technological transfer and the innovation of the agro-food sector in South East regions (TECH.FOOD)

Start date: Mar 31, 2009, End date: Mar 30, 2012,

...ers throughout the whole project implementation. Project starts from a deep analysis highlighting innovation needs and potentials of agro-food SMEs, to be performed at local level according to a transnational methodology. Regional profiles obtained by the analysis represent the base for all further activities. The establishment of a transnational network among involved regions will allow to create ...
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NEW ISSUES IN AGRICULTURAL, FOOD AND BIOENERGY TRADE (AgFoodTRAde)

Start date: May 1, 2008, End date: Sep 30, 2011,

International trade reflects complex dynamic processes driven by demographic, socio-economic, technological and political changes. Therefore, future evolution of world markets is highly uncertain. The project builds on past research but emphasizes issues usually overlooked by standard assessments of trade liberalization such as: • the impact of demand from energy markets which could affect agricul ...
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Biotechnological recycle of olive mills washing water by microalgae (ALGATEC)

Start date: Apr 15, 2009, End date: Aug 14, 2011,

"The EU is the most important producer of olives in the world, from 2001-2007, 2,2 million tonnes of olive oil were produced in about 12.000 olive mills, which accounts for the 80% of the world production. These producers are mainly SMEs placed in the basin of the Mediterranean Sea, being Spain, Italy and Greece the biggest producers. Olive oil consumption is growing worldwide thanks to the ackno ...
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Fish Population Structure and Traceability (FishPopTrace)

Start date: Mar 1, 2008, End date: May 31, 2011,

Although exploited fishes have traditionally been managed on a geographic basis, for conservation purposes they should be managed at the population level: the extent and dynamics of population structuring underlies resilience and sustainability. More effective enforcement and conservation demands a focus on identification and monitoring of wild fish populations and traceability of products. FishPo ...
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"Future Crops for Food, Feed, Fiber and Fuel" (4F CROPS)

Start date: Jun 1, 2008, End date: Nov 30, 2010,

"As different sectors – food, feed, fiber, and fuels – compete for land, the yielding potential of the future non-food crops has to be as efficient as possible in order to minimize the competition for land. The main objective of the proposed 4F CROPS is to survey and analyse all the parameters that will play an important role in successful non-food cropping systems in the agriculture of EU27 along ...
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DESERTNET 2

Start date: Sep 30, 2005, End date: Jun 29, 2008,

L’objectif du projet est de donner une continuité à l’expérience DESERTNET, en la développant et en intégrant des aspects innovants. Le projet a pour objectifs de réaliser une base de données hydro-météorologique et d’étendre l’analyse du cycle hydrologique à toute la zone Medocc. Il s’agit également d’appliquer et de vérifier les méthodologies déjà existantes pour la surveillance des phénomènes d ...
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Mediterranean Initiatives - Development in Agriculture (M.I.D.A.)

Start date: May 31, 2006, End date: Apr 29, 2008,

M.I.D.A.s main objective is to create a strategy of rural development among areas characterized by micro agro industries, through: • The creation of a network among administrations to promote development for rural areas; • The acquisition of know-how on of public subjects engaged in rural development and in micro agro industries; • The experimental pilot actions of protection and improvement of ru ...
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New Technologies Supporting the Traditional and Historical Dairy in the Archimed Zone (T - Cheese.Med)

Start date: Apr 30, 2006, End date: Apr 29, 2008,

The general objective of T-Cheese Med is to promote the new information and communication technology in order to reinforce the division dairy through the creation of a network. Its specifics Objectives are: 1. To contribute to the reduction of handicap related to geographically isolated regions, such as mountain areas where milk / quality cheese producers operate; 2. To develop an operative system ...
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