IAMZ

Training in innovative extension methods for Tunisian delegates

IAMZ-CIHEAM, in collaboration with the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), has organized a training week from 8 to 12 April 2019 within the framework of the project titled “Mind the Gap: Improving Dissemination Strategies to increase Technology Adoption by Smallholders”.

IAMZ-CIHEAM participated in Soils4EU Workshop No. 3, held during the 6th Plenary Assembly of the European Soil Partnership on 28 and 29 March at FAO in Rome

The objective of the Soils4EU Workshop was to present one of the reports produced by the project aiming at supporting the implementation of the EU Soil Thematic Strategy whose subject was “Review of economic, social and environmental impacts and implementation barriers for soil protection and sustainable management measures for arable land across the EU”.

XVI International Master in Agro-Food Marketing (September 2017 - June 2019)

Considering the expansion of the agro-food sector, the strong competition between firms in the industry and the increasing globalization of trade, marketing has become the main tool for agro-food businesses seeking to stand out and be successful. With 30 years of experience, this Master provides a global and integrated vision of the components of agro-food marketing, placing particular emphasis on the international dimension of agribusiness marketing strategies. The comprehensive teaching system combines lectures, practicals, tutored group work, visits to firms and round table discussions with experts from firms in the sector.

VI International Master in Animal Nutrition (September 2017 - June 2019)

Animal nutrition is one of the main bases of livestock production, therefore specialist training is required to produce safe, quality food products and design sustainable production systems. This innovative MSc programme provides in-depth knowledge of nutrition systems for cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, poultry and rabbits through analysis of modern and sustainable techniques and methods. It is a multidisciplinary programme delivered by 81 highly qualified professionals from 9 countries, chosen for their expertise and reputation. The Master also includes at least 13 technical visits to compound feed mills, forage shrub plots and pastures, beef and dairy cattle farms, meat and dairy sheep farms, extensive and intensive systems, goat farms, an organic production system, poultry, pig and rabbit farms and milk recording and quality control laboratories.

Ecosystem services and socio-economic benefits of Mediterranean grasslands

15 th International Meeting of the FAO-CIHEAM Subnetwork on Mediterranean Forages and Fodder Crops Ecosystem services and socio-economic benefits of Mediterranean grasslands (Orestiada, Greece, 12-14 April 2016)