BMELV Frameworkprogramme 2008
For the execution of their duties and for the implementation of policy objectives in the nutrition, agriculture, forestry, fisheries and consumer policy the BMELV requires scientifically sound basis for monetary policy decisions and solutions. The resulting research needs are determined in this research plan in the form of so-called main objectives and main tasks of the research department. The research plan is an instrument of research management of the BMELV. It serves the research institutes within the scope of the BMELV to adjust the thematic focus to the tasks and political priorities of the ministry. Since the research plan targets the entire BMELV research suggests it also serves as the basis for the award of research contracts to institutions outside their own division for research promotion of the Ministry.
Initiators:
Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection Details of
Funding Programmes:
- BMELV / Core funding Details of BMELV / Core funding
- BMELV - Decision Support project Details of BMELV - Decision Support project
- BMELV - Pilot and demonstration projects Details of BMELV - Pilot and demonstration projects
- BMELV - Research projects in agriculture for environmental protection Details of BMELV - Research projects in agriculture for environmental protection
- BMELV - ERA-Net Details of BMELV - ERA-Net
- BMELV - Inventories, Surveys Details of BMELV - Inventories, Surveys
Research aim:
1) A healthy diet, improving the nutritional behaviour and nutrition information
Research topics:
1.1 Nutritionally effective investigations of substances and for the nutritional impact of food and food ingredients
Finished projects:
15
Ongoing projects:
4
1.2 Studies on the health effects of diet, individual food and food ingredients, including allergies and intolerances
Finished projects:
6
Ongoing projects:
1
1.3 Development of monitoring procedures and their implementation in nutrition issues
Finished projects:
1
Ongoing projects: 0
1.4 Studies on information and communication behaviour of consumers and the development of strategies for effective nutrition communication
Finished projects: 0
Ongoing projects: 0
1.5 Determinants of nutritional behaviour, including studies on diseases associated with malnutrition and lack of physical activity and effectiveness of ratio- and behaviour-preventive measures
Finished projects:
5
Ongoing projects:
1
1.6 Studies on nutrition and health messages in the marketing of food and warnings
Finished projects: 0
Ongoing projects: 0
Research aim:
2) Sustainable agriculture, horticulture, forestry, fisheries and food industries, developing the potential of renewable resources
Research topics:
2.1 Evaluation and conservation of genetic resources in agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, forestry, fisheries and food sector and investigation of plant and animal genetic resources in their breeding and agronomic suitability
Finished projects:
53
Ongoing projects:
11
2.2 Studies on the collection, conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity in agricultural ecosystems, forests, oceans and inland waters
Finished projects:
23
Ongoing projects:
13
2.3 Breeding research, including development and evaluation of breeding methods to improve the sustainability of agricultural production, in particular to improve the quality of herbal products, the resistance to biotic and abiotic harms, nutrient uptake
Finished projects:
27
Ongoing projects:
13
2.4 assessment of genetic determined characteristics of plant varieties and advancement of methods for genotypic distinction of plant varieties and development of phenotypic criteria, which describe the selection progress in agricultural and horticultura
Finished projects:
4
Ongoing projects:
2
2.5 Breeding of high quality and climatically adapted Vine and fruit varieties with high resistance to biotic and abiotic harms
Finished projects:
6
Ongoing projects:
8
2.6 Advancement of environmentally sound, socially and economically viable production, storage, loading and processing of products of agriculture, horticulture, forestry and fisheries
Finished projects:
10
Ongoing projects:
1
2.7 Risk and safety research on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their release, including development of concepts and strategies for monitoring and research of GMOs to ensure the coexistence of agricultural production systems with and without the
Finished projects:
10
Ongoing projects:
2
2.8 Investigations and assessments on the impact of invasive alien species
Finished projects:
3
Ongoing projects: 0
2.9 Risk based phytosanitary research and evaluation of organisms harmful to plants and plant products as well as to develop scenarios as a basis for future management decisions and the advancement of concepts and procedures for monitoring their implement
Finished projects:
31
Ongoing projects:
1
2.10 Investigations and assessments on the impact of the application of agri-relevant substances (such as pesticides, veterinary medicines, fertilizers) on the environment
Finished projects:
23
Ongoing projects:
2
2.11 Acquisition and assessment of forests to state and functions as well as studies of stress and its effects and developing forecasts, including model development as the scientific basis for international processes
Finished projects:
4
Ongoing projects:
3
2.12 Investigations to the development of sound, sustainable and natural forestry, including forest reproductive material
Finished projects:
14
Ongoing projects:
1
2.13 Investigations on the dynamics and management of wild animal populations, including hunting
Finished projects:
3
Ongoing projects:
5
2.14 Investigations on the biology, diagnosis and prognosis of pests and abiotic damage to plants, plant products, food, feed, renewable primary products and wood
Finished projects:
29
Ongoing projects:
16
2.15 Studies for the prevention and control of animal diseases as well as the economic consequences of animal diseases
Finished projects:
25
Ongoing projects:
6
2.16 Studies to reduce risks for humans, animals and the natural balance which may arise from the use of pesticides and plant protection procedures
Finished projects:
15
Ongoing projects:
5
2.17 identification, assessment and impact analysis of the effect of different production systems of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, timber, fisheries and food industries in terms of sustainability, including studies ecobalance accounting and environ
Finished projects:
4
Ongoing projects:
6
2.18 Development and advancement of strategies to improve production procedures of changed climate conditions or conservation of natural resources for good agricultural practice in conventional agriculture, in organic farming and aquaculture
Finished projects:
33
Ongoing projects:
44
2.19 Investigations for the protection of inland water ecosystems and sustainable use of aquatic resources in the inland waters
Finished projects:
3
Ongoing projects: 0
2.20 Investigations and surveillance (monitoring) to protect marine ecosystems and the sustainable management of living marine resources
Finished projects:
8
Ongoing projects:
3
2.21 Collection and assessment of the burden of marine organisms through biological pollutants and their effects, radioactivity monitoring in biota
Finished projects: 0
Ongoing projects: 0
2.22 Development and advancement of strategies and assessment procedures for integrated chemical and biological monitoring of aquatic ecosystems
Finished projects: 0
Ongoing projects: 0
2.23 Studies of the interaction between production, processing, trade and consumers at the national, European and international markets to improve the market position and the information service of the German producer
Finished projects:
3
Ongoing projects: 0
2.24 National and international, macro-and microeconomic analysis of competitive agriculture, horticulture, forestry, timber, fisheries and food industries, including renewable raw materials and products of organic farming
Finished projects:
11
Ongoing projects:
1
2.25 Studies on the effectiveness, accuracy and side effects of policies such as direct payments (including cross-compliance), compensatory allowance, agri-environment, environmental legislation and market regulation measures and product as well as produc
Finished projects:
13
Ongoing projects: 0
2.26 Studies on the volume of timber and agricultural biomass, to mobilise use and production reserves and to increase the use of wood and agricultural raw materials, including new production processes and products
Finished projects:
5
Ongoing projects:
1
2.27 Analysis and assessment of the impact of rising material and energy use of renewable resources and appropriate support to the food and feed market and the competition of material and energy use
Finished projects: 0
Ongoing projects: 0
2.28 Studies on economic issues in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, fisheries and food industries
Finished projects:
5
Ongoing projects: 0
2.29 Studies on labour and health protection as well as on professional qualifications in the agricultural sector
Finished projects:
2
Ongoing projects: 0
2.30 Investigations on the situation and securing of global nourishment
Finished projects: 0
Ongoing projects:
1
Research aim:
3) prospects for rural areas
Research topics:
3.1 Economic, social and environmental impact assessment policy, including analysis of the overall system of rural development policies such as agri-environment programs
Finished projects:
12
Ongoing projects:
1
3.2 Analysis of the dissimilarity of rural areas and their classification as a basis for the formulation of region- and demand-compatible orientation of the policy for rural areas
Finished projects:
2
Ongoing projects: 0
3.3 Studies on the demographic development and changes in the living and working conditions in rural areas, to design and control means to secure the general interest as well as the infrastructure and socio-economic development in rural areas
Finished projects: 0
Ongoing projects:
5
3.4 Studies on growth and employment and the development of employment and value-added potential in rural areas
Finished projects:
1
Ongoing projects: 0
3.5 Investigations of endogenous development processes of the regional networks and opportunities for civic engagement as well as regional self-development processes and ways of its support
Finished projects: 0
Ongoing projects: 0
3.6 Analyses and projections of the land use change, evaluation of land-use conflicts, strategies for the reduction of land use by municipal and transport and to optimize land use
Finished projects:
2
Ongoing projects: 0
3.7 Analyses and projections of change in the use of aquatic systems. Review of land-use conflicts and their effects on fishing locations
Finished projects: 0
Ongoing projects:
1
3.8 Economic studies on the preservation and maintenance of cultural landscapes, forests and coastal areas in terms of environmental protection and recreation
Finished projects: 0
Ongoing projects:
1
3.9 Studies on the development of the agri-social security system
Finished projects: 0
Ongoing projects: 0
Research aim:
4) climate change and adaptation to climate change
Research topics:
4.1 Analysis of the impact of climate change on agriculture and forestry, horticulture, fisheries, food sector and cultural landscapes, rural areas and aquatic ecosystems, including unwanted emissions inventory (deposition) in the agriculture, forestry an
Finished projects:
13
Ongoing projects:
10
4.2 Investigations for the characterization, prevention of and fight against climate change induced new or strengthened organisms harmful to plants and abiotic harms, natural contaminants, animal diseases and zoonoses, and if applicable their carrier
Finished projects:
2
Ongoing projects:
5
4.3 Analysis and development of methods, cultivation systems, products and services for the adjustment of agricultural economics at changing climate conditions, including their economic and ecobalance assessment
Finished projects:
2
Ongoing projects:
1
4.4 Inventory of unwanted climate-relevant and air polluting greenhouse emissions from agriculture and food industry, including investigations of the nationwide collection of gaseous emissions from soil and vegetation as well as their assessment
Finished projects:
29
Ongoing projects:
8
4.5 Development and improvement of methods to reduce unwanted greenhouse emissions from agriculture
Finished projects:
4
Ongoing projects:
3
4.6 Inventorying the commitment of atmospheric carbon dioxide in underground and above-ground biomass
Finished projects: 0
Ongoing projects:
2
4.7 Development and advancement of the protection and development of biogenic carbon sinks
Finished projects: 0
Ongoing projects: 0
4.8 Advancement of renewable resources for sustainable and increased substitution of fossil fuels and fossil / mineral resources and assessment of technological, economic, environmental and social aspects
Finished projects:
9
Ongoing projects:
7
Research aim:
5) Health consumer protection by improving food and product safety, control of zoonoses
Research topics:
5.1 Study and development of monitoring systems and analytical methods for identification, characterization and quantitative assessment of risks from unwanted and desirable substances in feed and food, ornamental plants and cut flowers
Finished projects:
101
Ongoing projects:
8
5.2 Studies on hygiene and general process specific hygiene parameters for food and feed including the development of methods for detection of microbial hazards for the risk assessment of food and the treatment of food in relation to food hygiene along th
Finished projects:
8
Ongoing projects:
3
5.3 Studies on contaminants and residues in food and feed including risk assessment, exposure assessment of the population and the development of minimization strategies
Finished projects:
18
Ongoing projects:
10
5.4 Development of concepts and strategies for detection, evaluation, to control and minimize microbiological, chemical and from the particle size of ingredients resulting risks from feed and food (including risks from food and feed content and additives)
Finished projects:
37
Ongoing projects:
3
5.5 Acquisition of resistance situation of micro-organisms and development of prevention strategies, including minimising the use of veterinary medicines in the animal production and use of new substances to promote performance
Finished projects:
1
Ongoing projects:
2
5.6 Improvement of production processes, product and process quality in the livestock and food as well as crop production in terms of the safety of food, feed and other products
Finished projects:
6
Ongoing projects: 0
5.7 Risk and safety research on genetically modified, biotechnical manufactured and new or hitherto little-used food and feed
Finished projects:
2
Ongoing projects: 0
5.8 Development of models for risk analysis for animal and zoonotic diseases as well as risk assessment and communication for animal diseases and zoonoses
Finished projects:
11
Ongoing projects:
6
5.9 Development and advancement of methods for diagnosis, prevention and control of animal diseases zoonoses and others, including new or emerging infectious diseases in animals, including vector bourne infectious diseases
Finished projects:
28
Ongoing projects:
5
5.10 Development of modern diagnostics and vaccines for animal diseases and zoonoses and the development of medicines for diseases in less economically important species such as fish, bees, etc.
Finished projects:
7
Ongoing projects: 0
5.11 Investigations on the physiology and pathophysiology of the immune system of animals
Finished projects:
2
Ongoing projects: 0
5.12 Developing strategies for good practice in the feed, feed production, animal husbandry and livestock breeding to secure or improve animal health
Finished projects:
3
Ongoing projects:
1
5.13 Examination of the effectiveness of pharmaceutical monitoring and enforcement provisions in animal husbandry and exploration of possible impacts of various distribution channels of veterinary medicines on drug safety and consumer protection
Finished projects: 0
Ongoing projects: 0
5.14 Development and advancement of databases to monitor the health status of animals and plants as well as the movement of animals, animal products and products of vegetable
Finished projects: 0
Ongoing projects: 0
5.15 Development of crisis scenarios in the field of animal health and plant health, food and feed safety as a basis for future management decisions
Finished projects: 0
Ongoing projects: 0
5.16 Identification and evaluation of health risks associated with material properties of risks on cosmetic products, tattoo products, tobacco products, allergenic acting plants, plant products and consumer goods as well as development of strategies for r
Finished projects:
27
Ongoing projects:
5
5.17 Develop methods for studying the migration of substances from consumer goods for exposure assessment and toxicity of chemicals in these products
Finished projects:
13
Ongoing projects:
1
5.18 Develop methods and strategies for the identification and prevention of biological hazards associated with terrorism
Finished projects:
1
Ongoing projects: 0
5.19 Development of methods for early risk detection, risk perception and risk impact assessment as the basis for a reasonable risk communication
Finished projects:
3
Ongoing projects:
1
Research aim:
6) Assurance and improvement of product and process quality of food, feed and other products
Research topics:
6.1 Development of chemical, physical, sensory and microbiological methods and procedures to characterize the product constitution and to evaluate the quality of food and animal feed and other agricultural products 6.1 Development of chemical, physica
Finished projects:
28
Ongoing projects:
6
6.2 Studies on the influence of applied and possibly new technological and biotechnological procedural methods, marked structure and legal frameworks in the production chain and the quality of food and feed
Finished projects:
14
Ongoing projects:
5
6.3 Investigations of the Life Cycle Assessment of food and other agricultural products
Finished projects:
4
Ongoing projects:
1
6.4 Investigations of private and public brand and quality certifications as well as the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products, foodstuffs and other products and services
Finished projects: 0
Ongoing projects: 0
6.5 Breeding research to improve the quality of agricultural and horticultural products
Finished projects:
3
Ongoing projects:
1
6.6 Studies to improve animal welfare in connection with animal husbandry, livestock breeding, live use, animal transport and slaughter
Finished projects:
18
Ongoing projects:
4
6.7 Development and validation of alternative methods to animal testing
Finished projects:
25
Ongoing projects: 0
6.8 Development and evaluation of scientific and organizational procedures for traceability and control of the sources of food and other products including those from organic production (for example, using isotopic analysis)
Finished projects:
5
Ongoing projects:
1
6.9 Studies on the effects of harmful organisms on the internal and external quality of plant and animal products
Finished projects:
1
Ongoing projects: 0
6.10 Development of concepts and strategies to improve production processes for increasing product and process quality in animal and plant production
Finished projects:
18
Ongoing projects:
2
Research aim:
7) Economic consumer protection, improving information for consumers
Research topics:
7.1 Investigations to determine the reasons of consumer behaviour, including the information and communication behavior of consumers
Finished projects:
4
Ongoing projects: 0
7.2 Studies on the influence of advertising and similar practices
Finished projects:
2
Ongoing projects: 0
7.3 Investigations and approaches to the possibilities of improving market transparency for consumers in goods and services, including the improvement of product and process transparency within the value chain
Finished projects:
2
Ongoing projects: 0
7.4 Development of concepts for the protection of consumers against fraud and deception
Finished projects: 0
Ongoing projects: 0
7.5 Analysis of the institutional, organizational, legal and technical framework of consumer information and opportunities for their further development
Finished projects:
4
Ongoing projects:
1
7.6 Investigations and concepts for the development of institutional, financial, organizational, legal and technical framework to protect the economic interests of consumers or in the exercise or representation of consumer interests
Finished projects:
2
Ongoing projects:
1