No. 05/2017

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TP Organics publishes position paper on 9th EU Framework Programme

TP Organics publishes position paper on 9th EU Framework Programme

TP Organics published its position paper "Research and Innovation for Sustainable Food and Farming" regarding the 9th EU Research & Innovation Framework Programme (FP9) which will start in 2021. In this paper, TP Organics demands that the UN Sustainable Development Goals be the basis for the next Framework Programme’s architecture. Also, to exploit the full potential of organics and agroecology …

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The Organic Innovation Days 2017 are over - a résumé

The Organic Innovation Days 2017 are over - a résumé

The 3rd edition of TP Organics’ Organic Innovation Days took place from 15 to 17 November in Brussels, Belgium. At the event, TP Organics launched its position paper “Research and Innovation for Sustainable Food and Farming”. It contains TP Organics' recommendations for the 9th EU Research & Innovation Framework Programme. TP Organics believes that the 9th Framework Programme should install …

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FAO Open Call for Innovation for Agroecology

FAO Open Call for Innovation for Agroecology

As part of the 2nd International Symposium on Agroecology, FAO launched an open Call for Innovation for Agroecology. The winners will be part of the Symposium's 'Market place on innovation and agroecology' that will highlight innovative actions or processes from a wide range of actors involved in agriculture and food systems. Take part in the call and share your experience …

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European OrAqua project - Final recommendations for organic aquaculture rules

European OrAqua project - Final recommendations for organic aquaculture rules

The OrAqua project was funded by the 7th Framework Programme to generate science-based recommendations for organic aquaculture. The project has now published its final recommendations for the further development of the EU regulatory framework for organic aquaculture. The report covers fish species, molluscs, crustaceans, and seaweed. Recommendations are given for five thematic areas: i) The institutional framework & societal expectations; ii) …

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Anders Wall Award - Call for proposals

Anders Wall Award - Call for proposals

The Anders Wall Foundation, in association with the European Commission (Directorate General Environment), the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry, and the "Friends of the Countryside" has introduced an award for individuals who have made a special contribution to the rural environment within the EU. The call for proposals is open until 31 December 2017. Criteria for eligibility are …

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