Project

Environmental management reform for sustainable farming, fisheries and aquaculture

Acronym
AQUAGRIS
Code
41G07806
Duration
01 January 2007 → 30 June 2010
Funding
European funding: framework programme
Research disciplines
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Fisheries sciences
Keywords
environmental management
 
Project description

The primary aim of AQUAGRIS is to co-ordinate the promotion of environmental sustainability in the farming, fisheries and aquaculture (FFA) industries. Effective management of lower input systems, and more efficient waste control will be especially addressed. in the context of the Environmental Technologies Action plan (ETAP). In this project, "farming" refers to the breeding and raising of terrestrial animals and cultivation of plants, "fisheries" refers to the industrial capture of wild aquatic species and "aquaculture" refers to the commercial culture of aquatic animals and plants. There are many similarities between these sectors. which provides an opportunity for the cross-over of knowledge and information from related topics. This will enhance the overall objectives of this Co-ordination Action.