Objective The objective of this Exploratory Award is to supply quantified background information on the current and future markets of environmentally benign, reliable and efficient organic crop growth inputs (fertilisers; plant protection agents), particularly for intensive and organic horticulture. The current market situation of these inputs is one of scarcity, a situation that restricts the 'greening' of primary food production. The objective of the anticipated CRAFT Project following this Exploratory phase is to supply the growing and as yet unmet demand across the EU for such agricultural inputs. This is done by:1) optimising existing 'green' manufacturing processes taking into consideration processing quality (ISO9001) and organic standards for input-use (EU-regulation 2092/91);2) scientific in vivo product testing for efficacy and sustainability, and;3) trans-European co-operation between Sees, RTD performers and end-users to optimise production and market profiling. Fields of science engineering and technologymechanical engineeringmanufacturing engineeringagricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagricultureagronomyplant protectionagricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturehorticulture 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 INDUSTRIA LAVORAZIONE SOTTOPRODOTTI ANIMALI SPA Address Via quinta strada 28 36071 Arzignano Italy See on map EU contribution € 0,00 Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all AGROBIO PRODUCTS Netherlands EU contribution € 0,00 Address Reeboklaan 16 6705 DB Wageningen See on map