Optimise Subsidiary Crop Application in Rotations
OSCAR studies key factors influencing the success of cover cropping, incl. cultivation methods, machinery and suitable plant genotypes. It develops targeted systems for varied conditions in Europe and assesses them in organic and conventional agriculture.
Reviewing and Developing Health Concepts for Ecological Agriculture
The project aims to critically review current health concepts in agriculture, to develop new, comprehensive and consistent health concepts for ecological agriculture.
European Data Network for Improved Transparency of Organic Markets
The project aims to increase the transparency of the European organic food market through better availability of market intelligence about the sector to meet the needs of policy makers and actors involved in organic markets.
Innovative strategies for copper-free low input and organic farming systems
The project aims to develop innovative methods, tools and concepts for the replacement of copper in European organic and low input fruit, grapevine, potato, and tomato production systems.
PhD programme: An assessment of the environmental and economic impacts of a large-scale conversion to organic farming in the UK
The work proposed will be a policy-focussed series of papers exploring the theme of a large-scale conversion to organic agriculture within the UK and the sector’s relative environmental and economic performance to non-organic/conventional farming.
Farm Accountancy Cost Estimation and Policy Analysis of European Agriculture
Assist with the identification of cost of production for specific organic enterprises and environmental indicators using farm accountancy data (FADN)
Sustainable Organic and Low Input Dairying
Improving the technical performance and economic competitiveness of organic and low input dairy systems in Europe while maximising their potential to deliver environmental goods and enhance biodiversity. Includes a large component of farmer participation.
2011 Organic Farm Management Handbook
The publicataion provides up-to-date information on likely yields, prices and costs of production and relevant grants for organic farmers and advisors.
Use and efficiency of public support measures addressing organic farming in the EU
The project analyses public support measures addressing organic farming in relation to impact on number of organic farms, organic land area, market development and policy coherence.
Evaluation of the German Programme for Organic Food and Farming Research
The Programme for Organic Agriculture (BÖL) was set up in 2001 by the German Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (then BMVEL); the relevance, effectiveness and resource efficiency of its research component was evaluated in this project.