Strategies for Organic and Low-input Integrated Breeding and Management
Develop specific and novel breeding approaches integrated with management practices to improve performance, quality, sustainability and stability of crops adapted to organic and low-input systems in Europe and small-scale farms in Africa.
The Role of Agroecology in Sustainable Intensification
Report on on the contribution that agro-ecological systems and strategies can make to sustainable intensification in the UK and European context.
Wheat and barley Legacy for Breeding Improvement
The aim of the WHEALBI project is to apply genomic, genetic and agronomic approaches to improve European wheat and barley production in competitive and sustainable cropping systems.
AGroFORestry that Will Advance Rural Development (AGFORWARD)
Working with 26 partners from across 23 European countries, this project aims to promote agroforestry practices in Europe that will advance sustainable rural development, i.e. improved competitiveness and social and environmental enhancement.
Coordinating organic plant breeding activities for diversity
COBRA involves 41 partners from 18 European countries which will focus on coordinating, linking and expanding on-going organic breeding activities in cereals and grain legumes across Europe, drawing together experts from previously fragmented areas.
Further Development of Methodologies for Sustainability Assessment and Monitoring in Organic/Ecological Agriculture
Working with the Swiss Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) we are pooling our expertise to further develop methods for sustainability assessment and monitoring for organic farms.
Towards Eco-energetic Communities
Realising the economic potential of using biomass from landscape elements for local energy or heat production with respect for the current ecological, cultural and social functions that these landscape elements fulfil.
Evaluation of the EU legislation on organic farming
The aim is to evaluate Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 (Organic products) and implementing rules with respect to achieving its objectives and side effects, considering rules on organic production, control, labelling and trade with Third Countries.
Duchy Future Farming Programme
The Duchy Future Farming programme supports innovation in sustainable agriculture. The programme will help British farmers identify and adopt practices that improve their productivity in an environmentally responsible way.
Towards a sustainable and productive EU organic greenhouse horticulture
To improve and disseminate knowledge for new and better production strategies, methods and technologies to support sustainable and productive organic greenhouse/protected horticulture in the EU