Under the framework of the XI International Agriculture Symposium "AGROSYM 2020" Virtual Conference, 8-9 October 2020, UniClad Partners, Federal Institute of agricultural economics, rural and mountains research and University of Vienna, College for agrarian and environmental pedagogy from Austria, CIHEAM-Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari from Itay, and Poznan University of life sciences from Poland, had presented various scientific communications related to Cluster initiatives within the working session Rural development and agro-economy as follows: 1- CLUSTERS TO FOSTER MULTIACTOR APPROACHES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AUSTRIAN AGRICULTURE AND RURAL SPACES, Klaus WAGNER, Sigrid EGARTNER, Georg WIESINGER, Veronika HAGER, Stefanie WAGNER 2- CLUSTERS INITIATIVES IN ITALY: CONCEPT AND NATIONAL MODEL OF CLUSTER – SPREADING EXPERIENCE WITHIN “UniClaD” PROJECT, Noureddin DRIOUECH, Suzana MADZARIC, Lamberto LAMBERTI, Francesca VOLPE 3- COOPERATION OF AGRI-FOOD CLUSTERS WITH UNIVERSITIES: THE CASE STUDY FOR POLAND, Joanna WIŚNIEWSKA-PALUSZAK, Krzysztof KOSZELA, Izabela LIPIŃSKA, Lucyna PRZEZBÓRSKA-SKOBIEJ, Anna WIELICKA-REGULSKA, Arkadiusz SADOWSKI, Olga GRABOWSKA-CHENCZKE And an e-poster: 4- FUNCTIONING OF CLUSTERS IN THE AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRY – THE CASE OF "LESZCZYŃSKIE SMAKI" (LESZCZYŃSKIE FLAVOURS), Izabela LIPIŃSKA, Joanna WIŚNIEWSKA-PALUSZAK Lucyna PRZEZBÓRSKASKOBIEJ, Anna WIELICKA-ROGULSKA, Arkadiusz SADOWSKI, Olga GRABOWSKA-CHENCZKE The Agrosym event, since 2011, is annually co-organized by UniClaD partner CIHEAM Bari Italy. The International Scientific Agriculture Symposium “AGROSYM” is, since eleven years, an annual platform for international scientific discussion on agriculture, food, rural development and environment. The eleventh edition, AGROSYM 2020, focuses on seven thematic areas: plant production, plant protection and food safety, organic agriculture, environment protection and natural resources management, animal husbandry, rural development and agro-economy, and forestry and agro-forestry. The AGROSYM 2020 edition was a real success. Overall, around 650 contributions were submitted by experts, researchers, scholars and practitioners from 70 world countries. Download the full Agrosym programme here: LINK ( N.B. UniClaD logical framework was published at Agrosym2020 page number 40 and 1000 copies will be printed and to all participants and numerous stakeholders)

On 11th of September 2020, our Ukraine partner Poltava state agrarian academy and the enterprise “Dobro-Kraft” had organized a work meeting for local stakeholders in Poltava region . According to Oleg GORB, Vice-rector to scientific and pedagogical, Poltava state agrarian academy will work on the creation of the expert center specialized on milk production and processing with the accent on the development of local products!

 Learn more: https://www.pdaa.edu.ua/news/zasidannya-v-ramkah-proyektu-programy-yevropeyskogo-soyuzu-erazmus?fbclid=IwAR1JzW7rtXLS1Ntpnr7VUigw4Wkd0gnXvw_8hdQE3fm6ui3FGbNrzh7zn_4

Enhancing capacity of universities to initiate and to participate in clusters development on innovation and sustainability principles” (UniClaD)

 Capacity Building in the field of Higher Education (CBHE) EU Program Erasmus +, Project KA2 n° 609944-EPP-1-2019-1-LT-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP 

General objectives 

-Development of the potential of universities as an integral part of agro-industrial clusters. 

-Creation of the innovative centers as pre-conditions for the development and successful functioning of agro-industrial clusters. 

Main tasks 

1-development of the chain: master - PhD - researcher as a primary part and researcher - projector - executor as a secondary part; 

2-sensibilisation of business, local authorities, science and education to the cooperation in the framework of clusters based on win- win principles; enhancing capacities of business, science and education to develop and to work within the cluster (through special trainings and special modules included into master and PhD curricula); 

3-implementation of special structural measures at the universities as a base for activities performed within clusters; enhancing of practical value of researches, theses and students' master works as well as students employability; 

4-creation of conditions for better integration of innovations into agro-industrial production on the sustainability principles. 

Activities 

1-to develop special modules for master and PhD students such as: statistics, project development, econometrics, modules aimed to up-to-date challenges: climate changes, COP 21 commitment, food security, fight against poverty. 

2-to study EU experience of universities activity within clusters and to disseminate this information among stakeholders; 

3- to organize special trainings, study visits for business, science and education representatives in order to show advantages and to create the capacity for the cooperation within the cluster; 

4- to develop the legal base defining rules, modalities for universities functioning within clusters in compliance with the national legislation; 

5- to create preconditions for the creation of four cluster (water management and aquaculture, new technologies (IT) in agriculture, agro-tourist cluster and milk production and processing with the focus on traditional local products, biotechnologies in poultry production); development of master works and PhD thesis in line with the pilot projects. 

Project consortium/ Partner Institutions & 

Countries Kauno collegia (University of applied sciences) – coordinator Lithuania University College for Agrarian and Environmental Pedagogy Federal Institute of Agricultural Economics Austria CIHEAM Bari Italy Poznan university of life sciences Poland University of Debrecen Hungary Universidad of Valladolid Spain Scientific and Methodological Center of Higher and Pre-higher Vocational Education Association “Ukrainian Food Valley “ Central Ukrainian National Technical University Kirovograd State Agricultural Experimental Station of the Nati Poltava State Agrarian Academy Farm enterprise “Dobro-Kraft” Lviv National Agrarian University Yavoriv National Nature Park Bila Tserkva National Agrarian University Ukraine Comrat State University Fabrica “Oloi Pak” State Agrirain University of Moldova SC Terafix SRL Moldova Azerbaijan State Agriculture University Suliddinoglu Aricultural Farm Azerbaijan Technical University Azerbaijan EU Program Erasmus+ KA2

Learn more: https://bit.ly/2U1dXk2

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Orgnaizers message

The 5th International Agriculture Congress will be held in Istanbul-Turkey from 21-24 August 2019. 

The aim objective of IAC 2019 is to provide a platform for researchers and academicians from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in Agriculture. This congress provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration. The Conference will be divided into substantive sessions, providing the opportunity to focus on specific areas from their own prospective and national experiences. The Conference aims to bring together academic scientists, researchers, research scholars and professionals, in order to exchange and share their experiences and research results related to Agriculture aspects. The conference will be a great opportunity for academics from a range of disciplines and countries to share their research; to receive informal in-depth feedback through discussions and to establish contact with professionals in other countries and institutions. So, we invite you to contribute with papers and presentations, as well to participate in The 5th International Agriculture Congress We look forward to meeting you in Istanbul Sincerely Prof. Dr. Hasan Atar, Ankara University, Turkey Dr Abdul Shakoor Chaudhry Newcastle University, UK Chairs of 5th International Agriculture Congress Assoc. Prof. Dr. Reza Amirnia, Urmia University, Iran Dr. Emine DACİ, Higher Education Institution, Kosovo Chairs of Organizing Committee.

Learn more: http://www.agricongress.gen.tr/

The economic discussion about the large- vs. small-scale enterprise often concentrates on the competitive advantages/disadvantages resulting from economies of scale or size and technological improvements due to the capital strength. However, more economic characteristics and factors shall be considered. For example, cost flexibility explains under which conditions the small farmers may have the same level of cost efficiency as the large competitors. Stigler (1933) defined flexibility as the ability of a single-product firm to adjust output to exogenous shocks with relatively low costs. The followers added different other measures of flexibility and especially introduced multi-dimensional concept of flexibility. The authors recognised that the product mix matters. In particular, the flexibility is determined not only by the ability to adjust output but also the structure of the production portfolio to exogenous shocks with relatively low costs. In a modern concept, the cost flexibility is decomposed into the convexity effect, scope effect and scale effect. The conference intends to provoke discussion on the key factors surrounding the size of enterprise. The general topic of the conference provides not only a platform for discussing theoretical issues, but also for sharing experiences, identifying practical problems and exploring which solutions can be clarified with the assistance of the scientific community...Learn more: https://ap.pef.czu.cz/en/

Call for entries! The 2019 Sustainable Food Awards are now open to entries. 

 Organised by Ecovia Intelligence (formerly Organic Monitor), the aim of the Sustainable Food Awards is to give recognition to operators who are helping build a sustainable food industry. 

 The awards are open to food companies, ingredient firms, packaging companies, industry associations and related organisations. 

 Five award categories 

New Sustainable Product 

Sustainable Ingredient 

Sustainable Packaging Sustainability Pioneer 

Sustainability Leadership 

Timelines 

Closing date for entries 30th April 

Finalists selected 17th May 

Winners notification 13th June 

 Awards ceremony The winners will be notified at a dedicated awards reception at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam on the evening of 13th June. The awards ceremony will be hosted alongside the European edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit Industry recognition Award winners and finalists will receive industry recognition and media coverage of their sustainability achievements. 

They can also state they were finalists in corporate literature and marketing materials. See winners of the 2018 awards here 

 More details For immediate attention, please contact: Mandeep Kapoor at +44 20 8567 0788 or e-mail: info@sfawards.com

#MedForum2018 Following Montpellier successful 1st edition in 2016, CIHEAM launches this Mediterranean initiative for PhD students and young researchers to lay the foundation for a permanent forum for dialogue and communication in the field of research and rural development in the Mediterranean area. If you think you can contribute to the success of the forum just answer the call for papers and come and spend 3 vibrant days (18-20 September 2018) at CIHEAM Bari, a friendly environment where you can meet Euro-Mediterranean young researchers, discuss topics of interest, share ideas and develop knowledge. For registration, abstracts submission and for the forum detailed programme: http://forumciheam2018.sciencesconf.org. Email: medforum2018@iamb.it 

On 8 and 9 of October 2020, UniClaD Partners from #Austria, #Italy and #Poland will be partaking to the Virtual Event 11th International Agriculture Symposium #Agrosym 2020. The conference will be organized online and will gather over 600 individuals from policy- makers, academia, researchers, experts and practitioners belonging to 71 countries across the world.

 In addition, UniClaD will be advertised in the Agrosym Programme Learn more: http://agrosym.ues.rs.ba/index.php/en/

Cl.uster A.grifood N.azionale CL.A.N. seleziona una risorsa per la promozione dell’accesso a partnership e network strategici, l’integrazione e la valorizzazione delle competenze del Cluster, e lo sviluppo di nuove progettualità 

Luogo del progetto: Bologna È un’opportunità per i Dottori Agronomi e Forestali poiché tra le competenze/requisiti richiesti ai candidati in via preferenziale ci sono: 

 Dottorato di ricerca in scienze agrarie/veterinarie/alimentari, scienze bio-tecnologiche o bio- economia; 

 Pubblicazioni scientifiche e/o divulgative su settori del sistema agroalimentare e dell’economia circolare; 

Conoscenze in ambito Agrifood, in particolare legate alle politiche europee e alle dinamiche di Research&Innovation, divulgazione di risultati della ricerca scientifica alle PMI agroalimentari, lobbying, funding systems 

Scadenza candidature 15/07/2020 

 https://www.clusteragrifood.it/it/home/lavora-con-noi.html

 Detailed information: www.gea.ucg.ac.me; gea2020pg@gmail.com

In occasion of EXCO 2019, the first International Cooperation Fair to be held in Rome Italy on 15-16-17 May 2019, the Italian Cooperation (MAECI/DGCS) and CIHEAM Bari organize on May 17 the conference “Youth and Innovation for SDGs: sustainable water management in the Mediterranean” aimed to underline the importance to consider SDGs a business opportunity and to encourage sustainable entrepreneurship. The high potential of innovation still unexpressed in the Mediterranean, coupled with the presence of educated youth, are strategic assets to successfully respond to the challenges linked to the prosperity generation and sustainable development of the region, in line with SDG no. 8 “Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all” and Priority 8 of CIHEAM Strategic Agenda CAPMED2025.

Agenda : http://bit.ly/2UtATe1

The event is open. 

Registration is recommended. Book your seat here http://bit.ly/YIforSDGs

Despite the extreme scarcity of water resources in the region, the GCC countries have done well in providing water for their ever-increasing population and rapidly expanding economic base and activities. However, the GCC countries are faced with major challenges manifested by increasing financial, economic and environmental costs associated with providing water supplies. These challenges are expected to grow with time under the current policies and management approaches driven by many external and internal drivers, which include rapid population growth, changing consumption patterns, low management efficiencies, and the expected impacts of climate change In the municipal sector, to meet escalating water demands under the current rapid population and urbanization rates and changing…

Learn more: https://gulfwaterconference.org/

Environmental Knowledge and Policy Innovation between East and West: Lessons Learned and not? - Pskov State University | International conference, Minsk, 28-30 May 2019

Read more here: https://bit.ly/2B25803

CIHEAM IAMB - Publication | Pubblicato il volume L'innovazione nell'agrifood del Mediterraneo a cura di Damiano Petruzzella e Angelo Di Mambro, L'Informatore Agrario, 2017 10 April 2017

Gli autori del volume, partendo da differenti esperienze e competenze, discutono sugli attuali modelli di trasferimento della conoscenza ancora fortemente legati ad approcci lineari e essenzialmente dall’alto verso il basso, dagli organismi di ricerca alle imprese. Le proposte avanzate dagli autori rimettono al centro i bisogni dell’impresa attraverso un nuovo approccio metodologico basato sulla condivisione e cogenerazione delle soluzioni (approccio sistemico). Favorire un modello «interattivo» del sistema della conoscenza che coinvolga tutti gli attori, organismi di ricerca, imprese e individui impegnati a portare nuovi prodotti, processi e forme organizzative rappresenta una sfida, soprattutto, per le politiche di cooperazione. L’INNOVAZIONE NELL’AGRIFOOD DEL MEDITERRANEO
Scarica la publicazione qui: http://www.iamb.it/uploads/attachments/210/LibroCiheam.pdf