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EU Pig Innovation Group (Eu PiG)

Start date: Nov 1, 2016, End date: Oct 31, 2020,

The European Union (EU) is the world’s second biggest producer of pigmeat and is the market’s largest exporter. In order to maintain an economically viable and sustainable pig industry, innovation is a key factor. EU PiG specifically aims to more effectively connect producers with the latest science, husbandry techniques and technologies from within their industry via fellow producers, academics a ...
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Agri and food waste valorisation co-ops based on flexible multi-feedstocks biorefinery processing technologies for new high added value applications (AgriMax)

Start date: Oct 1, 2016, End date: Sep 30, 2020,

Approximately one third of all food produced globally is wasted every year throughout the whole value chain-from farmers to consumers. To extract the significant amounts of valuable compounds contained in these wastes, AgriMax will combine affordable and flexible processing technologies (ultrasound assisted and solvent extraction, filtration, thermal and enzymatic treatments) for the valorization ...
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New commercial EUropean RICE (Oryza sativa) harbouring salt tolerance alleles to protect the rice sector against climate change and apple snail (Pomacea insularum) invasion (NEURICE)

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

About 2/3 of the rice consumed by European citizens is produced in EU, and its productivity is affected by abiotic and biotic stresses. Of particular concern, global temperature has increased over the last century, especially during the last 50 years (0.13° C / decade). One consequence has been a clear tendency toward salinization, which affects rice as one of the most salt sensitive crop in the r ...
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Preventing and mitigating farmed bivalve diseases (VIVALDI)

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

The overarching goal of VIVALDI is to increase the sustainability and competitiveness of the European shellfish industry by improving the understanding of bivalve diseases and by developing innovative solutions and tools for the prevention, control and mitigation of the major pathogens affecting the main European farmed shellfish species: Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas), mussels (Mytilus edulis ...
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Zoonotic Anticipation and Preparedness Initiative (ZAPI)

Start date: Mar 1, 2015, End date: Feb 29, 2020,

...niting the human medical and veterinary fields, dedicated to swiftly controlling upon emergence pathogens both at the source and in the human population. In this project, human and veterinary medical institutions, governmental regulatory agencies, expert academic groups and industrial partners, building on existing EU-funded consortia and initiatives, collaborate in establishing a universal platfo ...
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Adapting the feed, the animal and the feeding techniques to improve the efficiency and sustainability of monogastric livestock production systems (Feed-a-Gene)

Start date: Mar 1, 2015, End date: Feb 29, 2020,

Feed-a-Gene aims to better adapt different components of monogastric livestock production systems (i.e., pigs, poultry and rabbits) to improve the overall efficiency and to reduce the environmental impact. This involves the development of new and alternative feed resources and feed technologies, the identification and selection of robust animals that are better adapted to fluctuating conditions, a ...
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EU-CHINA Lever for IPM Demonstration (EUCLID)

Start date: Sep 15, 2015, End date: Sep 14, 2019,

More sustainable pest management methods are needed in order to reduce the negative effects of pesticides on human health and the environment. The overall goal of EUCLID is to contribute to secure the production of food for the increasing worldwide population while developing sustainable production approaches to be used in the European and Chinese agriculture.The choice of the crops of interest in ...
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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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EU Fruit Network (EUFRUIT)

Start date: Mar 1, 2016, End date: Feb 28, 2019,

The European Fruit Network (EUFRUIT) includes 12 countries focussed on 4 thematic areas of critical for the competiveness and innovation potential of the European Fruit sector: i) new cultivar development and evaluation; ii) minimise residues on fruit and the environment; iii) optimising storage and fruit quality; iv) sustainable production systems. EUFRUIT will coordinate and support innovation t ...
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Data Driven Dairy Decisions 4 Farmers (4D4F)

Start date: Mar 1, 2016, End date: Feb 28, 2019,

The Data Driven Dairy Decisions for Farmers (4D4F) thematic network will focus on the role which dairy animal and environmental sensors can play in collecting real time information to help make more informed decisions in dairy farming.The network will develop a Community of Practice comprised of farmers, farm advisors, technology suppliers, knowledge exchange professionals and researchers who will ...
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Demonstration and validation of innovative methodology for regional climate change adaptation in the Mediterranean area (LIFE MEDACC)

Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Jun 30, 2018,

Background Progress in the preparation of climate change adaptation strategies varies across the Mediterranean countries, where work is still needed to properly evaluate and validate the impact of strategy proposals. Methodological gaps remain in terms of preparing holistic strategies and much of the current work on climate change adaption is focused on s ...
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Adaptation and mitigation measures to climate change in the Ebro Delta (LIFE EBRO-ADMICLIM)

Start date: Jun 2, 2014, End date: Jun 1, 2018,

Background The Ebro Delta in Catalonia is a wetland of international importance, and is considered one of the coastal systems most vulnerable to climate change in the European Union. The delta is undergoing a loss of wetlands and rice paddies because of coastal regression, caused by diminishing fluvial sediments, which are retained in the reservoirs of th ...
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Food for Growth

Start date: Dec 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2018,

Despite the heightened consumer consciousness, information surrounding food is engendered and shaped by consumers, food firms, health authorities, academia and the media. This produces communicative divergences and often leads to the criminalization of particular products. In this context the general public receives contradictory messages, while companies, consumers and public bodies risk confront ...
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Process integration for rapid implementation of sustainable innovative food processing (i3-Food)

Start date: Mar 1, 2015, End date: Feb 28, 2018,

The main objective of i³-Food is the implementation of 3 prioritised innovative food processing technologies by validation of optimum process control under industrial conditions: 1. Pulsed Electric Field preservation (PEF-P) of liquid food products (TRL 7-8); 2.High pressure thermal sterilization (HPTS) (TRL 6-7) and 3. Low shear extrusion of cold food products (TRL 6). A congeneric set of both te ...
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Ο ΒΙΟΑΓΡΟΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ, ως ολοκληρωμένη μέθοδος προώθησης βιολογικών γεωργικών προϊόντων και αγροτουριστικών υπηρεσιών.

Start date: Dec 1, 2016, End date: Nov 30, 2017,

...s of the Mobility Plan will be 20 students and 2 coordinators - professors of 1st EPAL Verias, which for a period of 14 days, will be going to Barcelona Spain, upon request of the sending institution (1rst Ergastiriako Kentro Verias) and the host institution (Agricultural Research Institute and Technology, IRTA). The planned duration of staying abroad is considered to be satisfactory in order t ...
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Biological control manufacturers in Europe develop novel biological control products to support the implementation of Integrated Pest Management in agriculture and forestry (BIOCOMES)

Start date: Dec 1, 2013, End date: Nov 30, 2017,

"The objective of BIOCOMES is to develop 11 new biological control agents (BCAs) for key markets in European agriculture and forestry. BCAs were identified through market analysis by six manufactures of biological control products. BCAs will primarily be for use in open field crops of vegetables (3), of which 2 are also for use in protected crops, arable crops (3), fruit crops (3), and three diffe ...
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Καινοτόμοι μέθοδοι μεταποίησης-τυποποίησης-προώθησης γεωργικών προϊόντων, στα πλαίσια των νέων τάσεων της αγοράς

Start date: Oct 1, 2016, End date: Sep 30, 2017,

...nts of this mobility plan is expected to involve 20 students and 2 coordinators - teachers of (1 EPAL of Mires), which for a period of 14 days, will be going to Spain, upon request of the sending institution (1 EPAL of Mires) and the host institution (Agricultural Research Institute and Technology, IRTA) . The planned duration of stay abroad is considered satisfactory to meet the educational n ...
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Adult training on handicraft production of medicinal and aromatic plants

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2017,

...ness assessment within the medicinal and aromatic plants’ production, industrial processing, quality and marketing will work together with this aim: Centre Tecnològic Forestal de Catalunya and Institut de Recerca i Tecnologies Agroalimentàries (Spain), Université Européenne des Senteurs & Saveurs (France), Associação para o Desenvolvimento do Concelho de Moura (Portugal), Associazione Terre dei Sa ...
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Εφαρμογή συστημάτων ολοκληρωμένης διαχείρισης της γεωργίας σύμφωνα με τα ευρωπαϊκά πρότυπα

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2017,

...was based on the expertise and knowledge it holds which is expected to contribute significantly to the education and practice of training subject. The IRTA is a research institute to contribute to the modernization, improvement and promotion of competitiveness, sustainable development of agriculture, food, aquaculture and fisheries.The methodology in project management will be formative, so that t ...
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Ολοκληρωμένη διαχείρηση παραπροϊόντων - υποπροϊόντων και αποβλήτων της γεωργικής παραγωγής.

Start date: Jul 1, 2016, End date: Jun 30, 2017,

...contributing to the sustainable management of the environment.The participants of the first mobility is expected to be 10 teachers, who will stay for 10 days in Spain after consultation with the host institution, the MOVEU, while the participants of the second mobility is expected to be 20 students with two coordinators-teachers, who, will stay for 14 days in Spain after consultation with the Agri ...
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"Development of a new sustainable, long term solution, complying with IPM standards and the future EU Directive of sustainable use of pesticides, for the pear postharvest sector" (RE-PEAR)

Start date: Jul 1, 2014, End date: Jun 30, 2017,

"Pears rank third among the most important tree fruits grown in the world and fourth among all fruits for which statistics are available. Pears are a highly perishable, seasonal product, they need to be picked up before maturation and should undergo through a postharvest treatment to be commercialised in optimal conditions along the year. During this process pear production can be significantly re ...
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Optimised food products for elderly populations (OPTIFEL)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: Feb 28, 2017,

Optilfel has as its ultimate goal to contribute to elders’ health by combating denutrition due to both physical capacities diminution and appetite loss. The concept of Optifel is to translate the knowledge on nutritional needs, food preferences and physical capacities into accurate specifications for food products and packaging. Food products (including packaging and food serving methods) will the ...
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Predictive diagnostics based on gene expression for rapid assessment of crop load programs and bitter pit disorder in apple fruit (AppleGenie)

Start date: Mar 1, 2014, End date: Feb 28, 2017,

AppleGenie aims at new scientific knowledge and technology for assessing the physiological status of apple orchards as a means to overcome two major burdens for apple growers and fresh chains: Ineffective thinning programs for crop load management; and Bitter pit post-harvesting disorder.The project will display a molecular diagnostics solution given as three different components: full protocols f ...
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Priority environmental contaminants in seafood: safety assessment, impact and public perception (ECSAFESEAFOOD)

Start date: Feb 1, 2013, End date: Jan 31, 2017,

Seafood has been recognized as a high quality, healthy and safe food item. Yet, some seafood can accumulate environmental contaminants with potential impact on human health. Limited information is available for those without maximum limits set by authorities for seafood, like priority contaminants, biotoxins from harmful algal blooms and marine litter. In order to increase seafood safety to consum ...
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A whole-systems approach to optimising feed efficiency and reducing the ecological footprint of monogastrics (ECO-FCE)

Start date: Feb 1, 2013, End date: Jan 31, 2017,

ECO-FCE’s objective is to firstly understand the interactions within the monogastric biological system which create diversity, optimise feed use efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, nitrogen and phosphorus excretion, whilst not adversely affecting animal health, welfare or product quality. Secondly, ECO-FCE will develop industry-ready tools which will facilitate the selection of breedin ...
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Innovation Demonstration for a Competitive and Innovative European Water Reuse Sector (DEMOWARE)

Start date: Jan 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

The ability of Europe’s communities to respond to increasing water stress by taking advantage of water reuse opportunities is restricted by low public confidence in solutions, inconsistent approaches to evaluating costs and benefits of reuse schemes, and poor coordination of the professionals and organisations who design, implement and manage them. The DEMOWARE initiative will rectify these shortc ...
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Emerging viral vector borne diseases (VMERGE)

Start date: Dec 1, 2013, End date: Nov 30, 2016,

The project intends to address the risk of emerging viral vector borne diseases in two main categories of arthropods known to transmit important animal and zoonotic diseases: mosquitoes (Aedes and Culex), and Culicoides biting midges. A research proposal targeting potential emerging viral disease risks related to these vectors will be carried out through original and integrated multidisciplinary a ...
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Human-centric Intelligent LED engines for the take up of SSL in Europe (HI-LED)

Start date: Dec 1, 2013, End date: Nov 30, 2016,

The HILED project will advance the state of the art of Solid State Lighting (SSL) through research on innovative light engines that take advantage of full control of light. The incorporated intelligence enables responsive fine tuning of spectral properties in real time, as well as precise dimming capabilities. These smart engines with added intelligence offer natural illumination patterns that res ...
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Responses to coastal climate change: Innovative Strategies for high End Scenarios -Adaptation and Mitigation- (RISES-AM-)

Start date: Nov 1, 2013, End date: Oct 31, 2016,

"Coastal areas concentrate vulnerability to climate change due to high levels of population, economic activity and ecological values. Because of that RISES-AM- addresses the economy-wide impacts of coastal systems to various types of high-end climatic scenarios (including marine and riverine variables). It encompasses analyses from global to local scales across the full range of RCPs and SSPs. It ...
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Enabling the drying process to save energy and water, realising process efficiency in the dairy chain (ENTHALPY)

Start date: Nov 1, 2013, End date: Oct 31, 2016,

Saving energy and water in the Dairy industry, by introducing innovations in the processing plant. Namely RF heating, solar thermal energy, mono-disperse atomising, dryer modelling, inline monitoring, cleaning with enzymes and membrane technology. With these technologies energy and water loops are closed instead of lost in the plant. These technologies will be demonstrated in pilot facilities.The ...
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Micro-ring resonator-based biophotonic system for food analysis (BIOFOS)

Start date: Nov 1, 2013, End date: Oct 31, 2016,

Current methodologies for detection of food contamination based on heavy analytical tools cannot guarantee a safe and stable food supply. The reasons are the complexity, the long time-to-result (2-3 days) and the cost of these tools, which limit the number of samples that can be practically analyzed at food processing and storage sites. The need for screening tools that will be still reliable but ...
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MUlti SEnsor Technology for management of food processes (MUSE-Tech)

Start date: Oct 1, 2013, End date: Sep 30, 2016,

The concept behind MUSE-Tech is the development of three single sensors (Photoacoustic, Quasi Imaging UV-Vis and a Distributed Temperature) which will be integrated in a versatile and affordable Multi Sensor Device (MSD). The MSD will be based on a versatile plug-in architecture for real-time monitoring (on-/in-line) of multiple parameters associated with the quality and the chemical safety of raw ...
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Impact matrix analysis and cost-benefit calculations to improve management practices regarding health status in organic dairy farming (IMPRO)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Sep 30, 2016,

Animal health status in organic dairy farming does not in all respect meet consumers’ expectations. Improvements are crucial to support consumers’ confidence and their willingness to pay premium prices. These are urgently needed to cover the higher production costs. Previous herd health planning concepts have prepared the ground for further advancements. However, recommended measures are often imp ...
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EU-MED Cooperation to foster Innovation and Exploitation in the Agro-Food Domain (CINEA)

Start date: Nov 1, 2013, End date: Apr 30, 2016,

CINEA brings together leading research organisations, industry associations and innovation players from the EU and the MED region to bridge the existing gap between research and innovation in the area of food and agriculture research (societal challange 2: food safety, sustainble agriculture). The ultimate goal is to facilitate the transfer of scientific knowledge to industries and public services ...
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DEVELOPING A POOL OF NOVEL AND ECO-EFFICIENT APPLICATIONS OF ZEOLITE FOR THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR (ECO-ZEO)

Start date: Mar 1, 2012, End date: Feb 29, 2016,

The agriculture sector is vital for food, feed and bio-fuel production, but at the same time it is a major cause of environmental pollution and natural resource depletion. Sustainable solutions are demanded that will enable agriculture to “produce more with less”: become more productive and less harmful to the environment and human health.ECO-ZEO aims at the development of a new pool of Green crop ...
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European Australasian Thysanoptera Semiochemical Network (EATS Network) (EATS)

Start date: Feb 1, 2012, End date: Jan 31, 2016,

"The focus of the Europe Australasian Thrips Semiochemical (EATS) Network is to develop semiochemical-based tools for management of thrips of economic and quarantine importance. The objectives of this programme are (1) to strengthen existing and develop new research partnerships through staff exchanges and networking between 4 organisations from the Netherlands, Spain, Austria and United Kingdom, ...
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PROCURED: Optimization Of The Salting Process For The Production Of Healthier And Higher Quality Dry-Cured Meat Products With Reduced And More Standardized Salt Content (PROCURED)

Start date: Jan 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2015,

Salt is used across Europe in the production of a wide variety of dry-cured meat products, which are not only important because of their high economic value, but also due to historical, cultural, and gastronomical reasons. Among them, the different varieties of dry-cured ham produced in many European countries are the most notable and economically relevant examples.In spite of their overall nutrit ...
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Integrated approach for increasing breeding efficiency in fruit tree crops (FRUIT BREEDOMICS)

Start date: Mar 1, 2011, End date: Aug 31, 2015,

Fruit Breedomics has as its strategic goal to improve the efficiency of fruit breeding by bridging the gap between scientific genetics research and application in breeding. Fruit Breedomics takes a multidisciplinary approach, including genetics, genomics, ecophysiology and bioinformatics, to improve the efficiency apple and peach breeding programmes by: i) developing new and adapted tools, ii) stu ...
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Monitoring of Animals for Feed-related Risks in the Long Term (MARLON)

Start date: Aug 1, 2012, End date: Jul 31, 2015,

While there are many European scientific activities for each of the items related to either animal health or the occurrence of GM ingredients in animal feed, the proposed MARLON project will be unique in bringing these widely different fields of scientific expertise together for the cross-disciplinary task of developing an epidemiological model for the case-specific monitoring of potential health ...
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ORganic waste management by a small-scale Innovative automated system of anaerobic digestION (ORION)

Start date: Aug 1, 2012, End date: Jul 31, 2015,

Restaurants, hotels, markets, fisheries and other small to medium size agro-food industries have to manage 239 million tonnes of organic waste in Europe per year. The specific management of such waste, with respect to the legislative regulations of EU, involves costly treatment for SMEs and potential hygiene issues on site. ORION aims at allowing a vast majority of SMEs to manage their organic was ...
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