CCRI artist-in-dialogue has written a blog that compares the two sites of his current artist-residency project – the Elan Valley, Wales and the Côa Valley in Portugal.
How Wild Is My Valley – Wanderings & Ponderings in two Valleys
EU project to explore the impacts of plastic debris on soil health and agricultural productivity
MINAGRIS, an EU-funded project which launches today, will explore how plastic debris is affecting soil biodiversity, soil functions, related ecosystem services, and agricultural productivity.
Help us to evaluate LEADER: On-line surveys for Managing Authorities and LAG Managers
A new study of LEADER, commissioned by DG AGRI, is currently underway, led by a partnership of the CCRI in the UK, ÖIR (Austria) and ADE (Belgium). An online survey is available to collect experiences of those involved in LEADER.
European Commission publish report on the impact of CAP on Generational Renwal
The European Commission have published a report that was led by the CCRI. The report evaluated the impact of the CAP on generational renewal, local development and jobs in rural areas.
CCRI researchers contribute chapter to new book
Another book publication success for researchers in CCRI. Mauro Vigani, Janet Dwyer and John Powell have contributed to a new book analysing agricultural labour markets and policies in EU and North America.
Julie Ingram and Hannah Chiswell in Sicily to present Agridemo project findings
Julie Ingram and Hannah Chiswell are currently in Sicily presenting findings from the AgriDemo F2F project at the 24th European seminar on extension (and) education.
Mauro Vigani attending and presenting at 172nd EAAE Seminar
Mauro Vigani travels to Brussels for the 172nd European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE) Seminar where he will present a co-authored paper concerning the impact of CAP Pillar II payments within EU28 countries.
Damian Maye to present SUFISA findings to DG-Agri
Next week Damian Maye will travel to Brussels and present findings from the SUFISA project to DG Agri at the European Commission.
Forthcoming Farm Demo Conference – Brussels
On May 21st in Brussels a free event will be taking place related to on-farm demonstrations. Hannah Chiswell and Julie Ingram will be there as representatives of the AgriDemo-F2F project
CCRI SUFISA team travel to Pisa
Damian Maye, Hannah Chiswell and Mauro Vigani will be in Pisa next week at a project writing retreat as part of the EU Horizon 2020 project, SUFISA