News
2017.02.17 |
How to increase sustainable agricultural production while ensuring food security?
A holistic scientific approach to global food and energy challenges will provide stakeholders with better and more detailed data, making them choose the most sustainable solutions.
2017.02.17 |
New crops containing more biomass will ensure more renewable energy
A new research project will develop new barley crops that will increase the amount of straw material which can be used for biomass production, without decreasing grain yield. This will make the barley production more sustainable from both an economical and environmental point of view.
2017.01.05 |
New FACCE SURPLUS Call: Small scale biorefineries
FACCE SURPLUS announces the launch of a second call for transnational research projects on "Small scale Biorefineries". The deadline for the submission of pre-proposals is March 7, 2017.
2017.01.02 |
Development of techniques for biomass production on marginal land in Europe
A new project will develop techniques for biomass production on marginal and contaminated land in Europe thus avoiding conflicting with food production.
2016.12.21 |
American multipurpose plant may enter the European market
The plant called Sida hermaphrodita might for the first time soon enter the European market, thereby contributing to the development of several bio-based products as well as improving biodiversity. In combination with tree production this could be a great stepping stone towards a bio-based economy.
2016.12.21 |
Towards a biological and climate resilient wine production
A new research project will reduce chemical input, prepare for climate changes and improve productivity in grapevine production. A development which is highly needed in order to adapt to future challenges.
2016.11.18 |
Pre-Announcement of 2nd FACCE SURPLUS Call for proposals
FACCE-JPI and FACCE SURPLUS pre-announce the upcoming call for joint research projects. The indicative total available budget amounts to 7M€. The call is expected to open on January 5, 2017 with a closing date for pre-proposals on March 7, 2017.
2016.09.27 |
Successful kick-off meeting attracted participants from all of Europe
Two hundred researchers and representatives from European companies got together for three days in Denmark to mark the launch of FACCE SURPLUS research projects.
2016.07.06 |
FACCE SURPLUS scoping workshop identified four activities
On 30th and 31st of May 2016 FACCE SURPLUS organized a scoping workshop in Ghent, where members of the FACCE SURPLUS Steering Committee met along with representatives from FACCE-JPI SAB and StAB, other related initiatives as well as national experts under the auspices of the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant.
2016.06.05 |
FACCE SURPLUS Kick-off meeting and Biorefining Workshop in Denmark
To present funded projects and create synergy with ongoing research, FACCE SURPLUS will host a kick-off event in Denmark in September 2016. The event is part of the International Biorefining Seminar and Partnering Workshop which aims at facilitating European consortia establishment in the field of biorefining and food production.
