Objective Research into innovative co-operative system capable of linking alpaca fibre producers operating in the EU to participate directly with relevant alpaca consuming manufacturers, designers and retailers that are positioned along the supply chain between alpaca fibre producers and the final consumer of alpaca clothing. The objective is to construct a management system able to attract maximum financial incentives for alpaca breeders to encourage them to co-operate together to stimulate the supply of sufficient alpaca fibre in the qualities and volume necessary for the user industry. The research will also examine the viability of the alpaca animal as an alternative for breeders in the farming industry to consider as an addition to, or replacement of, the current animals that they stock. Fields of science engineering and technologymaterials engineeringtextiles Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-5. - Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme EAW - Exploratory awards Coordinator ALPACAS OF THE LAKES EU contribution No data Address Whinfell Park Brougham 4 CA10 2AD PENRITH United Kingdom See on map Total cost No data Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all FOR EVER ALPACA'S Netherlands EU contribution No data Address Oude Dalerveense Straat 12 7751 AD DALEN See on map Total cost No data