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CIHEAM Zaragoza and CAMPAG join forces to enhance sustainable development in the Mediterranean crop and livestock sector
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  • The agreement ranges from applied research in agricultural technology to outreach activities
Antonio Alot, president of CAMPAG, and Raúl Compés, director of CIHEAM Zaragoza, during the signing of the agreement.

CIHEAM Zaragoza and the Aragonese Cluster of Crop and Livestock Production Resources (CAMPAG) have signed a collaboration agreement to conduct activities promoting sustainable agriculture and food production in the Mediterranean region.

With a validity of three years, the agreement covers a range of topics and activities, from applied research in agricultural technology to outreach activities and the joint organisation of training events and programmes.

Both entities are currently working on common topics in order to respond to the challenges faced by the sector. Efforts include projects on innovation in the circular economy, research in new cropping techniques, optimisation of natural resources, adoption of environmentally-friendly crop and livestock production technologies and practices, and efficient water management, as well as other projects yielding significant social and environmental benefits.

CAMPAG president, Antonio Alot, explains, “We are leading innovative initiatives focusing on capacity-building in Agriculture 4.0 and encouraging sustainable crop and livestock production practices. By teaming up with a partner with renowned experience in the management of European projects related to these topics, this agreement gives a strong boost to our efforts, giving us greater visibility across the Mediterranean region. It also offers us the opportunity to initiate cooperation projects with northern Africa”.

Raúl Compés, director of CIHEAM Zaragoza, adds, “For the Institute it is important for us to collaborate directly with entities from the business sector, as we can reinforce and diversify our networks and become more acquainted with the needs of the private sector. It also enables us to learn first-hand about the latest technologies and identify opportunities for growth”.

Through this agreement, CAMPAG and CIHEAM Zaragoza will undertake to design and implement the tasks proposed, facilitating access to their networks of associated businesses and experts, and fostering mutual engagement in each other’s activities. They will also provide the technical and scientific support needed to develop common projects.