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Info Day and Brokerage Event

on Call FP7-KBBE-6-2012 Brussels, 15 July 2011

KBBE Activity 2.1

“Sustainable production and management of biological

resources from land, forest and aquatic environment”

Jean-Charles CAVITTE

Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Aquaculture

Research & Innovation DG

European Commission

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Foreseen publication date: 20 July 2011

Indicative budget: approx 299 million €

Foreseen deadline: 15 November 2011

Evaluation: January 2012

=> evaluation under the single-stage procedure

Negotiations: March 2012

Submission of Grant preparation documents: April/May 2012

Commission funding decision/first contract by June 2012

Signatures:

(separate call for ERA-NETs: 8€Mio for KBBE)

Indicative timetable

KBBE-2012-6 call Draft!

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KBBE - Activity 2.2

“Fork to farm”: Food

(including sea-food), health

and well being

KBBE - Activity 2.1

Sustainable production and

management of biological

resources from land, forest and

aquatic environments

KBBE - Activity 2.3

Life sciences, biotechnology

and biochemistry for

sustainable non-food products

and processes

Food, Agriculture and Fisheries,

and Biotechnology

Not legally binding

Support to implementing Innovation Union Flagship

Initiative

- Addressing Bioeconomy-related challenges

1. Sustainable production, mitigating and adapting to climate

change

2. Low carbon and resource efficient industry

3. Food security and safety for Europe and beyond

4. Socially inclusive and healthy Europe

Activity 2.1 not only focussed on 1

Approach for WP 2012

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Activity 2.1: 4 Areas

Area 2.1.1

Enabling research

Area 2.1.2

Increased sustainability of all production systems (agriculture, forestry,

fisheries and aquaculture); plant health and crop protection

Area 2.1.3

Optimised animal health, production and welfare across agriculture,

fisheries and aquaculture

Area 2.1.4

Socio-economic research and support to policies

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KBBE-2012 (call 6): 27 topics

+ 2 ERA-NET topics in WP2012

5 topics where more than one project may be

selected

WP2012 – Main features of Activity 2.1

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International Cooperation

No „SICA‟ topic but a number of topics particularly focussed

on international dimension, e.g.:

African Swine Fever KBBE-2012.1.3-02;

Neglected zoonoses in Africa KBBE.2012.1.4-03;

Volatility of agricultural commodity markets KBBE.2012.1.4-05;

International comparisons of product supply chains

KBBE.2012.1.4-09

All topics are open to international cooperation

WP2012 – Main features of Activity 2.1

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Coordination: Other themes and Member States

Topic KBBE.2012.1.2-01 on logistics for biomass harvest,

storage and transport (coordinated with Energy Theme)

Ocean 2012 “call” (coordinated topics with Themes

Energy, Environment, Transport): KBBE.2012.1.2-09 and

KBBE.2012.1.2-12 (plus 3 topics in activities 2.2 and 2.3;

plus 5 topics in other Themes)

ERA-NETs (subject to separate call):

KBBE.2012.1.2-08 on Innovation in Forest-based sector:

ERANET+ (with NMP Theme)

KBBE.2012.1.2-08 on sustainable exploitation of marine

resources

WP2012 – Main features of Activity 2.1

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SME participation

Aim to spend at least 15% of annual call budget on SMEs

17 topics with mandatory SME participation:

Minimum funding thresholds applied: e.g. 15%, 25%,

35%, 75%

+ Topics encouraging SMEs’ participation

Call FP7-KBBE-2012-6 SMEs

Activity 2.1

Not legally binding

Innovation, Technology Transfer, Dissemination A number of topics are focused on innovative technologies, and/or include field testing, demonstration activities, pilot operations, validation, or technology transfer, notably:

KBBE.2012.1.1-02 on Precision livestock farming (incl. extensive field tests)

KBBE.2012.1.1-03 on Precision technologies to improve irrigation management (incl. testing of innovative technologies)

KBBE.2012.1.2.01 on logistics for lignocellulosic biomass (incl. demonstration at industrial pilot scale)

KBBE.2012.1.2-03 on plant growth-promoting effectors (incl. plan for field demonstration trials)

KBBE.2012.1.2-04 on vineyard agronomic management (incl. secure technology transfer and best agronomic practices)

KBBE.2012.1.2-09 on the role of marine benthic ecosystems in fisheries management (incl. developing and testing innovative technologies and management tools; demonstration and trials)

KBBE.2012.1.3-02 on African Swine Fever (incl. technology transfer activities)

KBBE.2012.1.4-04 on management practices and alternative treatments for animal health in organic farming systems (incl. test new farming techniques)

Several topics dedicated to dissemination:

KBBE.2012.1.2.11 on bridging the gap between science and producers to support the European marine mollusc production sector

KBBE.2012.1.4-02 on boosting translation of FP projects‟ results into innovative applications

KBBE.2012.1.4-03 on media material targeting decision makers/end users for NZD

WP2012 – Main features of Activity 2.1

Not legally binding

• Civil Society

Organizations, experts in

ethics, law, economy and

social sciences are

encouraged to participate

actively in research

projects.

• Specific socio-economic

research activities

(notably under area 2.1.4)

Socio-economic aspects

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Indicative Topics (1/5)

Activity/ Area Topics called Funding Schemes

Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land,

forest and aquatic environment.

Area 2.1.1: Enabling research

KBBE-2012.1.1-01: Improving seeds for agriculture and conservation activities CP-FP

KBBE-2012.1-1-02: Animal and farm-centric approach to precision livestock farming

in Europe CP-IP (SME 25%)

KBBE-2012.1-1-03: Precision technologies to improve irrigation management and

increase water productivity in major water-demanding crops in Europe CP-IP (SME 25%)

Area 2.1.2: Increased sustainability of all production systems (agriculture, forestry,

Fisheries and aquaculture); plant health and crop protection

KBBE-2012.1.2-01: Development of new or improved logistics for lignocellulosic

biomass harvest, storage and transport CP-FP (SME 25%),

up to 3 projects

KBBE-2012.1.2-02: Managing semi-natural habitats and on-farm biodiversity to

optimise ecological services

CP-FP, up to 2

projects

KBBE-2012.1.2-03: Plant growth-promoting bio-effectors (microorganisms and active

natural compounds) for alternative plant nutrition strategies in non-leguminous

crops.

CP-IP (SME 15%)

Draft!

Not legally binding

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Indicative Topics (2/5)

Activity/ Area Topics called Funding Schemes

Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land,

forest and aquatic environment (cont.)

Area 2.1.2: Increased sustainability of all production systems (agriculture, forestry,

Fisheries and aquaculture); plant health and crop protection (cont.)

KBBE-2012.1.2-04: Vineyard agronomic management and optimised production systems

for improved grape quality to reinforce competitiveness of the winegrowing sector CP-IP (SME 35%)

KBBE-2012-1.2-05: Development of seed testing methods for pests and pathogens of

plant health concern CP-FP

KBBE-2012-1.2-06: Multipurpose trees and non-wood forest products for an innovative

forestry in rural areas CP-IP (SME 25%)

KBBE.2012.1.2-07: Development of management strategies for planted and managed

forests to increase mitigation capacity CP-FP

KBBE.2012.1.2-08: Innovation in the forest-based sector for increasing resource

efficiency and tackling climate change with competitive customer solutions ERA-NET+

KBBE.2012.1.2-09: Integrating the role of benthic ecosystems in fisheries management

(The Ocean of Tomorrow)

CP-IP (SME 15%)

KBBE.2012.1.2-10: Prevention and mitigation of major diseases of cultured fish species CP-IP (SME 15%)

Draft!

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Indicative Topics (3/5)

Activity/ Area Topics called Funding Schemes

Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land,

forest and aquatic environment (cont.)

Area 2.1.2: Increased sustainability of all production systems (agriculture, forestry,

Fisheries and aquaculture); plant health and crop protection (cont.)

KBBE.2012.1.2-11: Bridging the gap between science and producers to support the

European marine mollusc production sector

CSA (coord.)

(SME 25%)

KBBE.2012.1.2-12: Providing molecular tools for assessing and monitoring the potential

genetic impact of aquaculture on native populations (The Ocean of Tomorrow) CP-FP (SME 15%)

KBBE.2012.1.2-13: Strengthening cooperation in European research on sustainable

exploitation of marine resources in the seafood chains ERA-NET

Draft!

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Activity/ Area Topics called Funding Schemes

Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land,

forest and aquatic environments. (cont.)

Area 2.1.3: Optimised animal health, production and welfare across agriculture, fisheries

and aquaculture

KBBE-2012.1.3-01: Development and evaluation of scientific methodologies for

cost-effective risk-based animal health surveillance CP-FP (SME 15%)

KBBE-2012.1.3-02: Targeted research effort on African swine fever CP-IP (SME 15%)

KBBE-2012.1.3-03: Monogastrics Feed Efficiency - Efficiency of livestock digestive

systems and reduction of the ecological footprint through a combination of

systems biology, 'omics' and nutrition

CP-IP (SME 15%)

KBBE-2012.1.3-04: Optimised terrestrial farm animal reproduction systems and/or

technologies

CP-FP (SME 15%), up

to 2 projects

Area 2.1.4: Socio-economic research and support to policies

KBBE-2012.1.4-01: Design of a systems analysis tools framework for the EU bio-

based economy strategy CSA (support)

KBBE-2012.1.4-02: Boosting the translation of FP projects' results into innovative

applications in the field of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture

CP-FP (SME 75%), up

to 3 projects

Indicative Topics (4/5) Draft!

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Activity/ Area Topics called Funding Schemes

Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land,

forest and aquatic environments. (cont.)

Area 2.1.4: Socio-economic research and support to policies (cont.)

KBBE-2012.1.4-03: Advocacy and informational material for different media targeting

decision makers at different levels and end-users in Africa in the fight against

neglected zoonotic diseases

CSA (Support) (SME

25%)

KBBE-2012.1.4-04: Improved management practices and alternative treatments to

improve animal health in organic farming systems CP-FP

KBBE-2012.1.4-05: Volatility of agricultural commodity markets CP-FP

KBBE-2012.1.4-06: Short chain delivery of food for urban-peri-urban areas CP-FP (SME 15%), up

to 2 projects

KBBE-2012.1.4-07: Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems for an inclusive

Europe CSA (support)

KBBE-2012.1.4-08: Development and application of methodologies and tools,

including indicators, for the assessment of environmental impacts of rural

development programmes in the EU

CP-FP

KBBE-2012.1.4-09: International comparisons of product chains in the agro-food

sectors: determinants of their competitiveness and performance on EU and

international markets

CP-FP

Indicative Topics (5/5) Draft!

Not legally binding

Not legally binding

Indicative overview by sector for 2012

CROPS Enabling 1 - Seed improvement

1 - Precision technologies for irrigation

Sustainability 3 - Seminatural habitats; bioeffectors;

grape improvement

1 - Plant health: seed testing methods

1 - Logistics for biomass

FORESTS Forest systems 2 - Multipurpose trees, mitigation capacity of

planted forests

Coordination 1 - ERANET+ innovation in forest-based sector

LIVESTOCK Enabling 1 - Precision livestock farming

Animal health related 2 - Surveillance models, African swine fever

Production 2 - Monogastrics, reproduction systems

FISH /

AQUACULTURE

Fisheries 1 - Benthic systems & fisheries management,

+ contribution to BONUS 185

Aquaculture 3 - Fish health, genetic impact, knowledge transfer

Coordination 1 – ERANET from the sea to the plate

SOCIO-ECONOMIC

& POLICIES

RTD impact 3 - System analysis tools, KBBE demo; Animal health

CAP 1 - Organic farming

Trade 2 - Comparison of product chains, commodity markets

Rural development 3 - Food for urban areas, AKIS, Env impacts of RDPs

Not legally binding

Trends in budget allocation by sector during FP7

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

WP

M€

Crops & Forests

Livestock

Fisheries & Aquaculture

Socio economics

Not legally binding

65 projects 45 projects

37 projects

34 projects

BONUS 185

(10M€)

• Cumulative budget by sector in FP7 (2007-2012)

• 0

• 50

• 100

• 150

• 200

• 250

• Crops & Forests • Livestock • Fisheries & Aquaculture • Socio economics

• "Sectors" in activity 2.1

• M€

Not legally binding

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Conclusion

WP2012 Activity 2.1 topics address

1) Different KBBE related Challenges

2) The ERA dimension

3) SME interests

4) Innovation, Technology transfer, Dissemination

5) International dimension