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International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems

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2019.08.15 | Agriculture and food

Organic Confluences Conference on Climate Change 11. September 2019 in Baltimore

"The Organic Center" is partnering with the "USDA", "FiBL", "ISOFAR", and "The Climate Collaborative" for their annual Organic Confluences Conference on September 11, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. This year’s conference will focus on how organic can both adapt to our changing climate and be a force for climate change mitigation.

2019.08.15 | Agriculture and food

Connecting Thematic Networks towards an European Open Source System

Now more than 65% of thematic network interviews have been performed, EURAKNOS partners planned activities to connect thematic networks and power up agricultural innovation knowledge through a High Impact Knowledge Reservoir.

2019.08.13 | Agriculture and food

Joint Call 2019: SUSFOOD2 and CORE Organic Cofund

There is an urgent need for change of food systems on land and sea to contribute to a sustainable future. In order to support Research and Innovation in this regard, the ERA-NETs SUSFOOD2 and CORE Organic Cofund build a network with 21 funding bodies from 18 countries/regions to launch a Joint Call for transnational research.

2019.08.06 | Agriculture and food

"Organic Innovation Days 2019" in Brussels

On the 3rd and 4th of December TP Organics’ "Organic Innovation Days 2019" will be held in Brussels.

2019.07.22 | Agriculture and food

Deep roots help crops to survive - but not necessarily to thrive

When a drought hits, there is often still water in the deeper soil. If crops have deep roots, they can access this water. Chicory is such a crop, and it takes up substantial amounts of water from the deep soil - however not enough to escape a drought.