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Integrated pig manure digestate processing for direct injection of organic liquid fertiliser into irrigation systems (LIFE Smart Fertirrigation)

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

Background Spain is Europe’s second largest producer of pork with 99 561 pig farms and more than 26 million pigs that generate 70 million kg of manure per day (2.7kg/animal per day). Pig manure can have significant benefits for agriculture, if treated correctly and in an environmentally respectful way. It is a valuable fertiliser rich in organic nutrien ...
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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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LIFE Coop 2020: pilot for rural smart grids through optimisation of energy use and innovative renewable biomass sources (LIFE Coop 2020)

Start date: Jul 1, 2014, End date: Jun 30, 2018,

Background Over the past decade European agricultural cooperatives have come under increasing financial pressure due to the fall in prices for their products and rising energy costs. Diversification is necessary for survival. Agricultural cooperatives play an important role in ‘binding’ together farmers in order to ensure that they have access to mark ...
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"Operation CO2": Integrated agroforestry practices and nature conservation against climate change (OPERATION CO2)

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

Background Climate change is a well-known and urgent challenge for international, national, regional and local environment policies and actions. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions has been identified as a vital and shared worldwide aim to mitigate the effects of climate change. LIFE projects and many other initiatives across Europe have looked at ways to r ...
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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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Profitable organic farming techniques based on traditional crops: contrasting soil degradation in the Mediterranean (Crops for better soil)

Start date: Oct 15, 2011, End date: Oct 14, 2016,

Background Farmland occupies around 50% of Europe’s land area and farming activities have shaped a rich variety of landscapes and habitats. It plays a vital role in maintaining natural resources and cultural landscapes and is crucial for many human activities. However, inappropriate agricultural practices also cause adverse environmental effects, includ ...
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