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The 2012 CRP Open Forum focused on the theme of invasive alien species after a successful workshop in Tromsø, Norway (23-26 July 2012) which looked at how scientists and governments can co-operate to protect plants and crops from the threat of pests.
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The CRP-sponsored workshop at the Eurosoil Congress in Bari, Italy (July 2012) looked at the impacts of forest biomass used as an energy source and the need for constant updating of research findings and national guidelines for sustainable use of forests.
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Recommendations for Quality Assurance in Digestion Testing Programmes for pigs and other animals in the food chain by the International Commission on Trichinellosis (ICT) were developed, in part, during a CRP-sponsored workshop in Rome, Italy, in June 2011.
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Agricultural innovation – interview with Ken Ash, OECD Trade and Agriculture DirectorDemand for food and feed is increasing worldwide. At the same time, there is greater pressure on land, water and biodiversity. Agricultural innovation, including research and development (R&D) can help boost productivity growth and make more efficient use of available natural resources. In this interview for the agricultural economics journal EuroChoices, OECD Trade and Agriculture Director Ken Ash explains the role that innovation will play in the future of food. » Visit the OECD website to listen to the podcast |
After a successful call for applications, 9 conferences and 25 international research fellowships have been retained by the Co-operative Research Programme for funding.
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Information about both conferences/workshops and fellowships funded in 2012-2008 can be found in the links below, including reports from conference organisers and fellows and links to proceedings and/or published papers that came out of the conferences or fellowships.
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| 2011 Session: Agricultural Knowledge Systems |
| 2010 Session: Natural Resources Challenges |
| 2009 Session: Agricultural Research |
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Challenges for Agricultural ResearchAgricultural research continues to confront new challenges, from food security to ecological concerns to land use. An OECD conference highlighted recent major progress in agricultural research outcomes and addressed the challenges that lie ahead. Participants came from all agricultural sectors and included farmers, industry, scientists, decision makers and other stakeholders. |
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Improving Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation SystemsSystems implemented in the second half of the previous century to foster innovation in agriculture are in crisis. New solutions are urgenly needed to face the challenges of food security and climate chance while productivity is widely decreasing. The CRP-sponsored conference on Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems, held in Paris from 15 to 17 June 2011, was very opportune in providing a large and comprehensive overview of concepts and experiences that are dramatically changing the approaches and the instruments to support and foster innovation in agriculture. |
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