Year 2011, Volume 57 Issue 1
Year : | 2011 |
Volume : | 57 |
Issue : | 1 |
Authors : | Agriculture and Forestry |
Title : | Front page and Content |
Abstract : | Papers from the Plenary session presented on the International Conference ROLE OF RESEARCH IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AREAS. May 23-26, 2012, Podgorica, Crna Gora (Montenegro). The conference was organized under the scope of FP7 REGPOT 2010-5 Project: "Fostering a Science-based Development of a Sustainable Montenegrin Agriculture - AgriSciMont”, implemented by the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Montenegro. To provide a broad vision on how technological transfer and innovation can be a base for faster sustainable development of agricultural sector as a vital part of the rural economy was the main objective of the Conference. The Conference was as a good opportunity for exchange of ideas, strengthening of existing and creation of new academic links in European Research Area, at the same time strengthening dialogue between research community, governments and practitioners in the light of the global trends in agro-food sector and latest reforms in EU model of its development. The Conference was focused on five thematic areas: Agricultural policy and science in development of agriculture; Sustainable agriculture and modern technologies; Genetic resources in agriculture and forestry; Food safety and quality of agricultural products; and the Traditional food – challenges in promotion and protection. A total of 127 abstracts from 21 countries were accepted and presented during the Conference. |
For citation : | Agriculture & Forestry, Vol. 57. (11) Issue 1. p 1-78. Podgorica, Crna Gora (Montenegro). 2012. |
Keywords : | Research, Agriculture, Rural areas, Forestry, Genetic resources, Food security and safety, Common agriculture policy, Sustainable development, European integration, Western Balkan |
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