Articles in Category: Research & Development

FR | Journée de rencontres France-Hongrie

Research & Development
Journée de rencontres France-Hongrie

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L'Ambassade de Hongrie en France, en partenariat avec Agropolis International a organisé une journée de rencontres "Les forces de l'agriculture hongroise en matière de recherche, d'enseignement et de développement agricole : quels partenariats franco-hongrois pour aujourd'hui et demain " le 14 septembre dernier à Agropolis International (Montpellier - France)

PT | EVALUATION OF PROVE - Avaliação do Projecto de Cooperação Interterritorial — PROVE — PROMOVER E VENDER

Research & Development
EVALUATION OF PROVE - Avaliação do Projecto de Cooperação Interterritorial — PROVE — PROMOVER E VENDER

A team of researchers, including member of UTAD and Technical University of Lisbon, have just concluded a study of the Project PROVE- Promote and Sell, supported by the Portuguese Leader network, a direct/proximity selling experience, through baskets of fresh fruits and vegetables, having as objectives: to support producers in the promotion and marketing of their products; to ensure the freshness and quality of the products; and to strengthen the ties between rural and urban communities. The study analyzed the contribution of this project to sustainable development and maintenance of local territorial dynamics and researched the perspectives of producers, consumers and local development actors in different regions of Portugal. The results show that farmers increased the area and diversified the production, and improved marketing conditions and household income.

CH | REDD sharing Knowledge for ethical and tasty food

Research & Development
REDD sharing Knowledge for ethical and tasty food

Today’s food is essential for tomorrow, to ensure healthy living and the sustainability of natural resources. Therefore, responsible consumption and agriculture are major concerns of modern-day society.
With an ever-increasing number of people longing for high quality agro-food products that respect the environment and contribute to sustainable human, agricultural and economic development, REDD spreads the most up-to-date knowledge and tools to promote and achieve ethical and tasty food.