Federal Office for Agriculture and Food

Funding and Contracts

International Research Cooperation

To study the multiple challenges to global food security and to develop efficient solutions is the goal of International Research Cooperation. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) supports research cooperation and exchange with different partner countries. Read more: International Research Cooperation …

Testing Fields with People (refer to: International Research Cooperation)

Model Project "Demonstration Farms Integrated Plant Protection"

Consequent implementation of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies on farm level is an important aspect of Germany's National Action Plan for sustainable use of plant protection agents/pesticides. National Action Plans (NAP) establish a regulatory environment in EU member states which promotes and enforces IPM strategies in farming. Read more: Model Project "Demonstration Farms Integrated Plant Protection" …

Logo des Modellvorhabens Integrierter Pflanzenschutz (refer to: Model Project "Demonstration Farms Integrated Plant Protection")

Research for international sustainable forest management

The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) uses the funding guideline on the "Promotion of Bilateral Research Cooperation and Knowledge Exchange for International Sustainable Forest Management" to support research projects that explore possible solutions for more sustainable forest management worldwide. In addition, it aims to promote the international exchange between forest scientists. Read more: Research for international sustainable forest management …

Forest Ecosystem in Thailand (refer to: Research  for international sustainable forest management)