Value Chainshttps://bab.gv.at/index.php2024-03-29T10:38:47+01:00Bundesanstalt für Agrarwirtschaft und Bergbauernfragenwebmaster@bab.gv.atJoomla! - Open Source Content ManagementBAB 070/24: Transparency of agricultural value chains2024-01-04T10:16:44+01:002024-01-04T10:16:44+01:00https://bab.gv.at/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2288:bab-070-24-transparency-of-agricultural-value-chains&catid=112&lang=en&Itemid=413Michaela Hager<p>The crises of the recent past (war in Ukraine, SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, inflation rates) have once again highlighted the need for information and data on material flows within the value chains of agricultural products and foodstuffs. Comprehensive material flow representations at the level of agricultural products from primary production through the various processing stages to use are hardly available at the Austrian level. In this regard, a pilot study was carried out in 2022/23 as part of the ROBVEK project (Robust value and supply chains for agricultural goods and food in Austria): the focus was on the analysis and visualization of the quantity flows between the actors in the value chain of the pork sector. As a result, a volume flow representation was presented as a Sankey diagram. In addition, some problem areas were identified that limit a more comprehensive representation (e.g. inconsistent definitions, data gaps, data queries subject to a charge, etc.). The project also provided pointers for improving existing data sources (e.g. revision of factors in the supply balances). At the suggestion of the BML, the knowledge gained from the pilot project is to be applied to other agricultural sectors in order to expand the material flow representations.</p>
<h3>Objective</h3>
<p>The central objective of the project is to develop a transparent and consistent representation of the volume flows for the most important agricultural products (groups) on the basis of the consolidation of existing databases. To this end, it is planned to view, check and process the information and data available in the various institutions and databases for the presentation of volume flows and to present them in the form of Sankey diagrams. <br />Furthermore, consideration will be given to the form and periodicity in which the material flow diagrams can also be published as part of the BAB's publication activities.</p>
<h3>Planned procedure and implementation</h3>
<p>Essential work steps include the definition of the product group to be considered or its processed products, database and literature research as well as the preparation and consolidation of various data sets in a form that is as consistent as possible. The data from the supply balance, the foreign trade database and, where available, special evaluations from Roll-AMA form the basic framework for the most continuous and consistent presentation of material flows possible. The latter enable a more differentiated view and consideration of purchasing sources and product groups. Identified data gaps are to be closed as part of further research. The presentation of the use side is likely to be difficult (e.g. sales volumes by food retail, gastronomy, communal catering); here, as in the ROBVEK project, cooperation with RollAMA is required. The extent to which data can be provided by the AMA in this regard, and if so, at what cost in terms of personnel and funding, is also the subject of the project.</p>
<p>The basic approach is based on the experience of the ROBVEK project. In a first step, it is proposed to extend the presentation to the entire meat sector (i.e. beef and poultry meat). To do this, it is necessary to identify all actors (nodes) and their relationships (flows) in the respective value chains. The use of input and output tables has proven to be useful for illustrating the functional relationships of the individual actors. Sankey diagrams are planned to illustrate the material flows. Based on the quantitative description of the material flows, the possibility of a value-based representation should also be examined in accordance with the available price data. Experience from the pilot study has shown that the exchange with industry experts (e.g. producer associations, trade associations) has contributed significantly to the presentation of the theoretical relationship framework. In this respect, the expertise of industry experts should also be incorporated into the project in question.<br />The planned work steps for each sector can be summarized as follows:</p>
<p>- Definition of the products or product groups to be considered;<br />- Derivation of theoretical material flow models for the value chains of the individual product (groups), definition of the relevant nodes (actors) and the relationship structures between the nodes of a value chain;<br />- Reviewing and structuring the data available at the individual institutions;<br />- Review of additional relevant data from other institutions and other relevant institutions (e.g. Statistics Austria) and research projects;<br />- Identification of data gaps and proposals for closing them (if necessary, follow-up surveys or interviews with actors in the sector);<br />- Implementation of the input and output tables and visualization of the volume flow analysis using Sankey diagrams;<br />- Examination of the possibilities of alternative presentation and publication formats as well as regular updates<br />- Documentation of the results in a report.</p>
<p>Based on the findings from the pilot study (pork) and the resulting need for information on individual nodes in the value chain, certain aspects of the value chain could be examined in greater depth in consultation with the BML. One specific object of consideration is the increasingly important area of pet food from carnivores and its interaction with the food processing industry (e.g. the processing of animal by-products).</p>
<h3>Timetable</h3>
<p>Project start: 10/2024<br />Project end: 12/2025</p>
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<p> </p><p>The crises of the recent past (war in Ukraine, SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, inflation rates) have once again highlighted the need for information and data on material flows within the value chains of agricultural products and foodstuffs. Comprehensive material flow representations at the level of agricultural products from primary production through the various processing stages to use are hardly available at the Austrian level. In this regard, a pilot study was carried out in 2022/23 as part of the ROBVEK project (Robust value and supply chains for agricultural goods and food in Austria): the focus was on the analysis and visualization of the quantity flows between the actors in the value chain of the pork sector. As a result, a volume flow representation was presented as a Sankey diagram. In addition, some problem areas were identified that limit a more comprehensive representation (e.g. inconsistent definitions, data gaps, data queries subject to a charge, etc.). The project also provided pointers for improving existing data sources (e.g. revision of factors in the supply balances). At the suggestion of the BML, the knowledge gained from the pilot project is to be applied to other agricultural sectors in order to expand the material flow representations.</p>
<h3>Objective</h3>
<p>The central objective of the project is to develop a transparent and consistent representation of the volume flows for the most important agricultural products (groups) on the basis of the consolidation of existing databases. To this end, it is planned to view, check and process the information and data available in the various institutions and databases for the presentation of volume flows and to present them in the form of Sankey diagrams. <br />Furthermore, consideration will be given to the form and periodicity in which the material flow diagrams can also be published as part of the BAB's publication activities.</p>
<h3>Planned procedure and implementation</h3>
<p>Essential work steps include the definition of the product group to be considered or its processed products, database and literature research as well as the preparation and consolidation of various data sets in a form that is as consistent as possible. The data from the supply balance, the foreign trade database and, where available, special evaluations from Roll-AMA form the basic framework for the most continuous and consistent presentation of material flows possible. The latter enable a more differentiated view and consideration of purchasing sources and product groups. Identified data gaps are to be closed as part of further research. The presentation of the use side is likely to be difficult (e.g. sales volumes by food retail, gastronomy, communal catering); here, as in the ROBVEK project, cooperation with RollAMA is required. The extent to which data can be provided by the AMA in this regard, and if so, at what cost in terms of personnel and funding, is also the subject of the project.</p>
<p>The basic approach is based on the experience of the ROBVEK project. In a first step, it is proposed to extend the presentation to the entire meat sector (i.e. beef and poultry meat). To do this, it is necessary to identify all actors (nodes) and their relationships (flows) in the respective value chains. The use of input and output tables has proven to be useful for illustrating the functional relationships of the individual actors. Sankey diagrams are planned to illustrate the material flows. Based on the quantitative description of the material flows, the possibility of a value-based representation should also be examined in accordance with the available price data. Experience from the pilot study has shown that the exchange with industry experts (e.g. producer associations, trade associations) has contributed significantly to the presentation of the theoretical relationship framework. In this respect, the expertise of industry experts should also be incorporated into the project in question.<br />The planned work steps for each sector can be summarized as follows:</p>
<p>- Definition of the products or product groups to be considered;<br />- Derivation of theoretical material flow models for the value chains of the individual product (groups), definition of the relevant nodes (actors) and the relationship structures between the nodes of a value chain;<br />- Reviewing and structuring the data available at the individual institutions;<br />- Review of additional relevant data from other institutions and other relevant institutions (e.g. Statistics Austria) and research projects;<br />- Identification of data gaps and proposals for closing them (if necessary, follow-up surveys or interviews with actors in the sector);<br />- Implementation of the input and output tables and visualization of the volume flow analysis using Sankey diagrams;<br />- Examination of the possibilities of alternative presentation and publication formats as well as regular updates<br />- Documentation of the results in a report.</p>
<p>Based on the findings from the pilot study (pork) and the resulting need for information on individual nodes in the value chain, certain aspects of the value chain could be examined in greater depth in consultation with the BML. One specific object of consideration is the increasingly important area of pet food from carnivores and its interaction with the food processing industry (e.g. the processing of animal by-products).</p>
<h3>Timetable</h3>
<p>Project start: 10/2024<br />Project end: 12/2025</p>
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<p> </p>Austrian study study tour in the framework of the Erasmus+ project UniClaD2023-04-04T14:57:44+02:002023-04-04T14:57:44+02:00https://bab.gv.at/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2230:austrian-study-study-tour-in-the-framework-of-the-erasmus-project-uniclad&catid=143&lang=en&Itemid=413Michaela Hager<p>Within the framework of the Erasmus+ project UniClaD ("Enhancing capacity of universities to initiate and to participate in clusters development on innovation and sustainability principles ") a series of study tours to EU countries are carried out with the aim to support the consortium partners in the development of agrofood clusters in Moldova, Ukraine and Azerbaijan.</p>
<p>From March 27 to 31, 2023, a study tour was conducted in Austria, organized by the Federal Institute of Agricultural Economics and Rural and Mountain Research (BAB) and the University College of Agricultural and Environmental Pedagoy (UCAEP). During this week the Ukrainian study participants got insight into various Austrian clusters. The diverse program included theoretical and practical experiences of activities related to Green Care, Nature Education, Farm Holidays, Eco-Pedagogy, Food Clusters and Food- and Agro-technology. The work areas and focal points of BAB and UCAEP were also presented in the course of the study trip. In the final workshop the participants reflected on their most important experiences during the study tour and the insights that could be transferred to Ukraine and their home institutions. A list of key success factors was derived from the results.</p>
<p>Within the framework of the Erasmus+ project UniClaD ("Enhancing capacity of universities to initiate and to participate in clusters development on innovation and sustainability principles ") a series of study tours to EU countries are carried out with the aim to support the consortium partners in the development of agrofood clusters in Moldova, Ukraine and Azerbaijan.</p>
<p>From March 27 to 31, 2023, a study tour was conducted in Austria, organized by the Federal Institute of Agricultural Economics and Rural and Mountain Research (BAB) and the University College of Agricultural and Environmental Pedagoy (UCAEP). During this week the Ukrainian study participants got insight into various Austrian clusters. The diverse program included theoretical and practical experiences of activities related to Green Care, Nature Education, Farm Holidays, Eco-Pedagogy, Food Clusters and Food- and Agro-technology. The work areas and focal points of BAB and UCAEP were also presented in the course of the study trip. In the final workshop the participants reflected on their most important experiences during the study tour and the insights that could be transferred to Ukraine and their home institutions. A list of key success factors was derived from the results.</p>
BAB 057/22: Processing capacities for oilseeds and protein crops in Austria 2022-03-22T08:34:38+01:002022-03-22T08:34:38+01:00https://bab.gv.at/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2143:bab-057-22-processing-capacities-for-oilseeds-and-protein-crops-in-austria&catid=112&lang=en&Itemid=413Michaela Hager<p>Even before the current Covid-19 pandemic, the cultivation of protein crops in Austria, their development potential and the associated security of supply have become the focus of numerous discussions and initiatives. Despite increased cultivation areas in Austria (e.g. doubling of soybean cultivation areas), there is still a dependency on imports for vegetable protein. One aim of the Protein Strategy 2030 presented in July 2021 is to secure the protein supply in Austria. Although the production of oil and protein crops was well mapped during the development of the protein strategy, there is a lack of current figures, data and facts in the processing sector. In addition to an analysis of the current situation, the potential for the processing of oil and protein crops is also to be considered and possible options for action identified. In 2022, as part of the implementation of the protein strategy, a focus will be placed on the area of processing in Austria. A round table with all relevant stakeholders is planned on this topic, which will be organized by AGES. There are links to the updating of the Austrian (protein) feed balance, which will be dealt with as part of a separate Covid project/feed balance.</p>
<h3>Objective</h3>
<p>The project is based on a direct recommendation of the final report of the protein strategy with the aim of surveying and analyzing the processing and processing capacities in the field of protein crops in Austria to improve the representability of the value chain.<br />Due to the close links between the sectors, the oil plant sector will also be analyzed.In particular, the project aims to present the current national processing capacities for the various areas of use (food and animal feed) and to identify possible development potential.In this way, the surveys and analyses should also contribute to an improved presentation of supply balances.</p>
<h3>Work 2024</h3>
<p>Due to the unplanned and short-term work for the BML in 2022 and 2023 in connection with the various crises (Corona, Ukraine, crisis management team) and their consequences (energy crisis and inflation), area and database transfer from the LFRZ (ALFIS) and changes in other work to be carried out as a priority for the Ministry, the project will be extended by a further year.</p>
<ul>
<li>Literature research</li>
<li>Development of a survey design to determine current treatment and processing capacities and their potential in Austria</li>
<li>Recording of respondents and implementation of the survey and organization of expert meetings </li>
<li>Compilation of the results, analysis and graphical presentation and preparation of a final report</li>
</ul>
<h3>Schedule</h3>
<p>Project start: 01/2022<br />Project end: 12/2024</p>
<p> </p><p>Even before the current Covid-19 pandemic, the cultivation of protein crops in Austria, their development potential and the associated security of supply have become the focus of numerous discussions and initiatives. Despite increased cultivation areas in Austria (e.g. doubling of soybean cultivation areas), there is still a dependency on imports for vegetable protein. One aim of the Protein Strategy 2030 presented in July 2021 is to secure the protein supply in Austria. Although the production of oil and protein crops was well mapped during the development of the protein strategy, there is a lack of current figures, data and facts in the processing sector. In addition to an analysis of the current situation, the potential for the processing of oil and protein crops is also to be considered and possible options for action identified. In 2022, as part of the implementation of the protein strategy, a focus will be placed on the area of processing in Austria. A round table with all relevant stakeholders is planned on this topic, which will be organized by AGES. There are links to the updating of the Austrian (protein) feed balance, which will be dealt with as part of a separate Covid project/feed balance.</p>
<h3>Objective</h3>
<p>The project is based on a direct recommendation of the final report of the protein strategy with the aim of surveying and analyzing the processing and processing capacities in the field of protein crops in Austria to improve the representability of the value chain.<br />Due to the close links between the sectors, the oil plant sector will also be analyzed.In particular, the project aims to present the current national processing capacities for the various areas of use (food and animal feed) and to identify possible development potential.In this way, the surveys and analyses should also contribute to an improved presentation of supply balances.</p>
<h3>Work 2024</h3>
<p>Due to the unplanned and short-term work for the BML in 2022 and 2023 in connection with the various crises (Corona, Ukraine, crisis management team) and their consequences (energy crisis and inflation), area and database transfer from the LFRZ (ALFIS) and changes in other work to be carried out as a priority for the Ministry, the project will be extended by a further year.</p>
<ul>
<li>Literature research</li>
<li>Development of a survey design to determine current treatment and processing capacities and their potential in Austria</li>
<li>Recording of respondents and implementation of the survey and organization of expert meetings </li>
<li>Compilation of the results, analysis and graphical presentation and preparation of a final report</li>
</ul>
<h3>Schedule</h3>
<p>Project start: 01/2022<br />Project end: 12/2024</p>
<p> </p>BAB 055/22: Study on the Austrian seed industry2022-03-22T07:45:11+01:002022-03-22T07:45:11+01:00https://bab.gv.at/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2139:bab-055-22-study-on-the-austrian-seed-industry&catid=112&lang=en&Itemid=413Michaela Hager<p>Some parts of EU seed law date back to 1966 and need to be adapted to the changed framework conditions. After the legislative proposal drawn up by the European Commission (EC) to reform EU seed law was rejected by the European Parliament in 2014, the Commission has once again set itself the goal of reforming EU seed law. This reform process was re-initiated with an options paper published by the EC in April 2021 (SWD 2021). In addition, an EU-wide public online consultation on the reform options was conducted from January to March 2022. On July 5, 2023, the EU Commission finally published the draft revision of the Plant Reproductive Material (PRM) Directives. With the amendment of the EU Seed Regulation, the European Commission is pursuing the goal of simplifying the approval of new seeds and other plant reproductive material. To this end, it is planned to reduce the current multitude of directives to a single regulation.</p>
<h3>Objective</h3>
<p>To support the Austrian authorities in the negotiations, the Federal Institute of Agriculture and Mountain Farming is preparing a baseline study on the Austrian seed industry.<br />Within the framework of a detailed sector analysis, the study will cover, among other things, commodity flows (import/export), the propagation and reproduction of seed and planting material, the use of varieties (origin), as well as the value chain (number of jobs, structure of farms, required inputs and own inputs, links to other sectors), as well as the development of international trends in this area.One focus is on the seed potatoes sector, as there is hardly any data or literature available for this sector in Austria.The results are presented separately for the most important crop groups (vegetables, wine, fruit).Relevant stakeholders (AGES, associations, chambers, companies in the seed industry, NGOs) will be given the opportunity to actively participate in the reform process with their knowledge and to contribute their analyses, assessments and forecasts as a basis for argumentation for the negotiations at European level.</p>
<h3>Status of the work</h3>
<p>2023, an interim report was submitted to the specialist department as background information for the evaluation of the EC proposal on EU seed law.Based on the evaluation of databases, literature research and an assessment by industry representatives, results on the seed potatoes sector were summarized separately for the fruit, wine and vegetable crop groups.The research also showed that the existing data gaps regarding Austrian seed potatoes production are difficult to fill.</p>
<h3>Planned work in 2024</h3>
<p>After consultation with Department II/5, it became clear that data on the Austrian seed potatoes sector is of great importance. Based on the results already available, data and information will be collected by the end of the first half of 2024 with the help of interviews with relevant stakeholders, which will allow a picture of the Austrian seed potatoes sector to be sketched. The results will be summarized in a final report. Excerpts or partial results of the work will be presented at specialist events, conferences or in specialist media.</p>
<h3>Schedule</h3>
<p>Project start: 04/2022<br />Project end: 12/2024</p>
<p>Some parts of EU seed law date back to 1966 and need to be adapted to the changed framework conditions. After the legislative proposal drawn up by the European Commission (EC) to reform EU seed law was rejected by the European Parliament in 2014, the Commission has once again set itself the goal of reforming EU seed law. This reform process was re-initiated with an options paper published by the EC in April 2021 (SWD 2021). In addition, an EU-wide public online consultation on the reform options was conducted from January to March 2022. On July 5, 2023, the EU Commission finally published the draft revision of the Plant Reproductive Material (PRM) Directives. With the amendment of the EU Seed Regulation, the European Commission is pursuing the goal of simplifying the approval of new seeds and other plant reproductive material. To this end, it is planned to reduce the current multitude of directives to a single regulation.</p>
<h3>Objective</h3>
<p>To support the Austrian authorities in the negotiations, the Federal Institute of Agriculture and Mountain Farming is preparing a baseline study on the Austrian seed industry.<br />Within the framework of a detailed sector analysis, the study will cover, among other things, commodity flows (import/export), the propagation and reproduction of seed and planting material, the use of varieties (origin), as well as the value chain (number of jobs, structure of farms, required inputs and own inputs, links to other sectors), as well as the development of international trends in this area.One focus is on the seed potatoes sector, as there is hardly any data or literature available for this sector in Austria.The results are presented separately for the most important crop groups (vegetables, wine, fruit).Relevant stakeholders (AGES, associations, chambers, companies in the seed industry, NGOs) will be given the opportunity to actively participate in the reform process with their knowledge and to contribute their analyses, assessments and forecasts as a basis for argumentation for the negotiations at European level.</p>
<h3>Status of the work</h3>
<p>2023, an interim report was submitted to the specialist department as background information for the evaluation of the EC proposal on EU seed law.Based on the evaluation of databases, literature research and an assessment by industry representatives, results on the seed potatoes sector were summarized separately for the fruit, wine and vegetable crop groups.The research also showed that the existing data gaps regarding Austrian seed potatoes production are difficult to fill.</p>
<h3>Planned work in 2024</h3>
<p>After consultation with Department II/5, it became clear that data on the Austrian seed potatoes sector is of great importance. Based on the results already available, data and information will be collected by the end of the first half of 2024 with the help of interviews with relevant stakeholders, which will allow a picture of the Austrian seed potatoes sector to be sketched. The results will be summarized in a final report. Excerpts or partial results of the work will be presented at specialist events, conferences or in specialist media.</p>
<h3>Schedule</h3>
<p>Project start: 04/2022<br />Project end: 12/2024</p>
Study on the adaptation stragegies of the sugar supply chain after the end of the sugar quotas2022-02-01T12:16:21+01:002022-02-01T12:16:21+01:00https://bab.gv.at/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2124:study-on-the-adaptation-stragegies-of-the-sugar-supply-chain-after-the-end-of-the-sugar-quotas&catid=143&lang=en&Itemid=413Michaela Hager<p>On 31 January 2022, the European Commission published the study "Adaptation strategies of the sugar supply chain after the end of sugar quotas". The Federal Institute of Agricultural Economics, Rural and Mountain Research contributed to this work with a case study conducted in spring 2021. The study examines the consequences of the end of quotas for the EU sugar sector and assesses whether and to what extent the sector's adjustment strategies are appropriate for responding to the changed market and production conditions.<br /><br /></p>
<p>The descriptive part of the study summarises the legal framework of sugar production in the EU and provides an overview of the international sugar market and the structures of sugar production in the EU. In the analytical part, the study deals with specific topics (e.g. factors of competitiveness) and describes them on the basis of 13 questions from the perspective of selected countries. . The study shows that low production costs in sugar beet production and processing are important for a high resilience of the sugar sector in the light of changing regulatory and market conditions. Furthermore, contractual agreements between the actors have an overall beneficial effect when it comes to planning and strengthening the economic performance of the sector. Structural characteristics of sugar producers, such as their size, level of diversification and the duration of the sugar beet campaign, also contribute to the economic viability and stability of the sugar sector.</p>
<p>Further information on the study and the sugar sector can be found at<br /> <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/food-farming-fisheries/key-policies/common-agricultural-policy/cmef/products-and-markets/adaptation-strategies-sugar-supply-chain-after-end-quotas_en">https://ec.europa.eu/info/food-farming-fisheries/key-policies/common-agricultural-policy/cmef/products-and-markets/adaptation-strategies-sugar-supply-chain-after-end-quotas_en</a> <em>(Zugriff am 01.02.2022).<br /></em></p>
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<p> </p><p>On 31 January 2022, the European Commission published the study "Adaptation strategies of the sugar supply chain after the end of sugar quotas". The Federal Institute of Agricultural Economics, Rural and Mountain Research contributed to this work with a case study conducted in spring 2021. The study examines the consequences of the end of quotas for the EU sugar sector and assesses whether and to what extent the sector's adjustment strategies are appropriate for responding to the changed market and production conditions.<br /><br /></p>
<p>The descriptive part of the study summarises the legal framework of sugar production in the EU and provides an overview of the international sugar market and the structures of sugar production in the EU. In the analytical part, the study deals with specific topics (e.g. factors of competitiveness) and describes them on the basis of 13 questions from the perspective of selected countries. . The study shows that low production costs in sugar beet production and processing are important for a high resilience of the sugar sector in the light of changing regulatory and market conditions. Furthermore, contractual agreements between the actors have an overall beneficial effect when it comes to planning and strengthening the economic performance of the sector. Structural characteristics of sugar producers, such as their size, level of diversification and the duration of the sugar beet campaign, also contribute to the economic viability and stability of the sugar sector.</p>
<p>Further information on the study and the sugar sector can be found at<br /> <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/food-farming-fisheries/key-policies/common-agricultural-policy/cmef/products-and-markets/adaptation-strategies-sugar-supply-chain-after-end-quotas_en">https://ec.europa.eu/info/food-farming-fisheries/key-policies/common-agricultural-policy/cmef/products-and-markets/adaptation-strategies-sugar-supply-chain-after-end-quotas_en</a> <em>(Zugriff am 01.02.2022).<br /></em></p>
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<p> </p>Poster: Family Farmers on The Move: Possibilities and Challenges2021-06-30T08:24:16+02:002021-06-30T08:24:16+02:00https://bab.gv.at/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2024:family-farmers-on-the-move-possibilities-and-challenges&catid=143&lang=en&Itemid=413Michaela Hager<p><em>Nidal Shaban, University of Forestry Sofia, Bulgaria / ISLE ASSOCIATION</em><br /><em>Erika Quendler, Federal Institute of Agricultural Economics, Rural and Mountain Research, Austria / ISLE ASSOCIATION</em><br /><em>Iman Kadhum, Agricultural Academy Sofia, Bulgaria / ISLE ASSOCIATION</em><br /><em>Noureddin Driouech, International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies - CIHEAM Bari, Italy / ISLE ASSOCIATION</em></p>
<p>The poster aims to promote a wide and constructive discussion on the current status and challenges facing family farmers going to the market.</p>
<p>The <u>6<sup>th</sup> International ISEKI-Food conference</u> (<a href="https://iseki-food2020.isekiconferences.com/en/">https://iseki-food2020.isekiconferences.com/en/</a>) offered to share this research work across its considerable network. The main focus of this conference was “Sustainable Development Goals in Food Systems: Challenges and Opportunities for the Future”. The conference took place from 23<sup>rd</sup> to 25<sup>th</sup> June 2021.</p>
<p>In the context of this conference the research behind this poster contribution covers the Austrian perspective. This, in turn, provides further food for thought in this important debate for the future.</p><p><em>Nidal Shaban, University of Forestry Sofia, Bulgaria / ISLE ASSOCIATION</em><br /><em>Erika Quendler, Federal Institute of Agricultural Economics, Rural and Mountain Research, Austria / ISLE ASSOCIATION</em><br /><em>Iman Kadhum, Agricultural Academy Sofia, Bulgaria / ISLE ASSOCIATION</em><br /><em>Noureddin Driouech, International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies - CIHEAM Bari, Italy / ISLE ASSOCIATION</em></p>
<p>The poster aims to promote a wide and constructive discussion on the current status and challenges facing family farmers going to the market.</p>
<p>The <u>6<sup>th</sup> International ISEKI-Food conference</u> (<a href="https://iseki-food2020.isekiconferences.com/en/">https://iseki-food2020.isekiconferences.com/en/</a>) offered to share this research work across its considerable network. The main focus of this conference was “Sustainable Development Goals in Food Systems: Challenges and Opportunities for the Future”. The conference took place from 23<sup>rd</sup> to 25<sup>th</sup> June 2021.</p>
<p>In the context of this conference the research behind this poster contribution covers the Austrian perspective. This, in turn, provides further food for thought in this important debate for the future.</p>GROIER, Michael2021-03-10T11:27:57+01:002021-03-10T11:27:57+01:00https://bab.gv.at/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=52:groier-michael-2&catid=123&lang=en&Itemid=413Michaela HagerDietrichgasse 27Dietrichgasse 27BAB 033/20: Enhancing capacity of universities to initiate and participate in clusters development on innovation and sustainability principles (ERASMUS Project UniClaD)2020-01-01T09:01:16+01:002020-01-01T09:01:16+01:00https://bab.gv.at/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=260:bab-033-20-enhancing-capacity-of-universities-to-initiate-and-participate-in-clusters-development-on-innovation-and-sustainability-principles-erasmus-project-uniclad&catid=112&lang=en&Itemid=413Michaela Hager<h3>Initial situation</h3>
<p>Participation in clusters enables higher education institutions to provide students at different performance levels with practical activities in various projects. In addition, the link to specific projects also creates prospects for subsequent employment for students. In addition, applied research can be better geared to the real needs of companies and may also attract additional financial resources. Many higher education institutions are already involved in cluster structures, but these often only have theoretical links and no real activities. They often only exist as associations within individual sectors, are thematically and spatially very limited and do not follow the actual purpose.</p>
<h3>Objective</h3>
<p>The overall objective of the project is to develop the potential at higher education institutions for increased participation in clusters with agribusiness enterprises. This is to take place at various educational levels (Master's, PhD). Companies, science and education are to be sensitized in this regard in order to create interesting educational offers within clusters. This also requires adapted administrative structures, research work that is adapted to real needs as far as possible and organizational forms that promote innovation and are based on sustainability principles.</p>
<h3>Status of the project</h3>
<p>Following the preparations and the development of theoretical foundations in the first year of the project, the planned work processes were specified and work was carried out on the planning of study tours, workshops, the necessary foundations for the establishment of expertise centers and pilot projects as well as the development of study courses. As in 2020, there were particular challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, so some activities based on face-to-face meetings were postponed to 2022. As a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, the activities that had already been planned in detail could not be carried out again. The project was suspended until December 2022 and continued from January 2023. Planned study tours for the project participants from Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldova were carried out in several countries. A one-week study tour was also organized in Austria, where guests from Ukraine were introduced to practical activities and theoretical approaches. A project steering committee meeting was held in Spain as well as several online meetings to coordinate the work.</p>
<h3>Work 2024</h3>
<p>In 2024, participation in workshops and steering committee meetings in Poland, Moldova and Azerbaijan is planned, as far as the political situation there allows. Documents for these are to be prepared as well as work on publications on the project results.</p>
<h3>Schedule</h3>
<p>Project start: 01/2020<br />Project end: 12/2024</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Report on the Austrian Study Tour:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://bab.gv.at/index.php?option=com_rsfiles&layout=download&path=RSFiles%2FUniclad+study+tour+2023%2Funiclad+study+tour+report+austria_bab_ucaep.pdf&lang=de&Itemid=215">UniClaD AT Study Tour</a></p>
<p><strong>Information on the project:</strong></p>
<p>UniClaD: <a href="http://uniclad.net/">http://uniclad.net/</a></p>
<p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UniClaDErasmusplusKA2/">https://www.facebook.com/UniClaDErasmusplusKA2/<br /></a></p>
<p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/UnicladE">https://twitter.com/UnicladE</a></p>
<p><strong>Newsletter:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Newsletter UniClaD April 2020 <a href="http://uniclad.net/sites/default/files/Newsletter/UniClaD%20newsletter%201%20April%202020.pdf">http://uniclad.net/sites/default/files/Newsletter/UniClaD%20newsletter%201%20April%202020.pdf</a></li>
<li>Newsletter UniClaD Oktober 2020 <a href="http://uniclad.net/sites/default/files/Newsletter/UniClaD%20newsletter%202%20October%202020.pdf">http://uniclad.net/sites/default/files/Newsletter/UniClaD%20newsletter%202%20October%202020.pdf</a></li>
<li>Newsletter UniClaD April/Mai 2021 <a href="http://uniclad.net/sites/default/files/Newsletter/UniClaD%203rd%20Newsletter%20April%20May%202021.pdf">http://uniclad.net/sites/default/files/Newsletter/UniClaD%203rd%20Newsletter%20April%20May%202021.pdf</a></li>
</ol>
<p> </p>
<h3>Initial situation</h3>
<p>Participation in clusters enables higher education institutions to provide students at different performance levels with practical activities in various projects. In addition, the link to specific projects also creates prospects for subsequent employment for students. In addition, applied research can be better geared to the real needs of companies and may also attract additional financial resources. Many higher education institutions are already involved in cluster structures, but these often only have theoretical links and no real activities. They often only exist as associations within individual sectors, are thematically and spatially very limited and do not follow the actual purpose.</p>
<h3>Objective</h3>
<p>The overall objective of the project is to develop the potential at higher education institutions for increased participation in clusters with agribusiness enterprises. This is to take place at various educational levels (Master's, PhD). Companies, science and education are to be sensitized in this regard in order to create interesting educational offers within clusters. This also requires adapted administrative structures, research work that is adapted to real needs as far as possible and organizational forms that promote innovation and are based on sustainability principles.</p>
<h3>Status of the project</h3>
<p>Following the preparations and the development of theoretical foundations in the first year of the project, the planned work processes were specified and work was carried out on the planning of study tours, workshops, the necessary foundations for the establishment of expertise centers and pilot projects as well as the development of study courses. As in 2020, there were particular challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, so some activities based on face-to-face meetings were postponed to 2022. As a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, the activities that had already been planned in detail could not be carried out again. The project was suspended until December 2022 and continued from January 2023. Planned study tours for the project participants from Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldova were carried out in several countries. A one-week study tour was also organized in Austria, where guests from Ukraine were introduced to practical activities and theoretical approaches. A project steering committee meeting was held in Spain as well as several online meetings to coordinate the work.</p>
<h3>Work 2024</h3>
<p>In 2024, participation in workshops and steering committee meetings in Poland, Moldova and Azerbaijan is planned, as far as the political situation there allows. Documents for these are to be prepared as well as work on publications on the project results.</p>
<h3>Schedule</h3>
<p>Project start: 01/2020<br />Project end: 12/2024</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Report on the Austrian Study Tour:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://bab.gv.at/index.php?option=com_rsfiles&layout=download&path=RSFiles%2FUniclad+study+tour+2023%2Funiclad+study+tour+report+austria_bab_ucaep.pdf&lang=de&Itemid=215">UniClaD AT Study Tour</a></p>
<p><strong>Information on the project:</strong></p>
<p>UniClaD: <a href="http://uniclad.net/">http://uniclad.net/</a></p>
<p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UniClaDErasmusplusKA2/">https://www.facebook.com/UniClaDErasmusplusKA2/<br /></a></p>
<p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/UnicladE">https://twitter.com/UnicladE</a></p>
<p><strong>Newsletter:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Newsletter UniClaD April 2020 <a href="http://uniclad.net/sites/default/files/Newsletter/UniClaD%20newsletter%201%20April%202020.pdf">http://uniclad.net/sites/default/files/Newsletter/UniClaD%20newsletter%201%20April%202020.pdf</a></li>
<li>Newsletter UniClaD Oktober 2020 <a href="http://uniclad.net/sites/default/files/Newsletter/UniClaD%20newsletter%202%20October%202020.pdf">http://uniclad.net/sites/default/files/Newsletter/UniClaD%20newsletter%202%20October%202020.pdf</a></li>
<li>Newsletter UniClaD April/Mai 2021 <a href="http://uniclad.net/sites/default/files/Newsletter/UniClaD%203rd%20Newsletter%20April%20May%202021.pdf">http://uniclad.net/sites/default/files/Newsletter/UniClaD%203rd%20Newsletter%20April%20May%202021.pdf</a></li>
</ol>
<p> </p>
HEINSCHINK, Karin2001-12-04T01:00:00+01:002001-12-04T01:00:00+01:00https://bab.gv.at/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=56:heinschink-karin&catid=115&lang=en&Itemid=512Michaela HagerDietrichgasse 27Dietrichgasse 27MACHOLD, Ingrid2001-12-04T01:00:00+01:002001-12-04T01:00:00+01:00https://bab.gv.at/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=65:machold-ingrid&catid=117&lang=en&Itemid=512Michaela HagerDietrichgasse 27Dietrichgasse 27