Walloon Agricultural Research Centre

Walloon Agricultural Research Centre 9, chemin de Liroux 5030-Gembloux Pierre Dardenne http://www.cra.wallonie.be/ Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Département Qualité des productions agricoles Chaussée de Namur, 24 - B – 5030 GEMBLOUX - Tél : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 50 - Fax : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 88 dptqual@cra.wallonie.be - http://cra.wallonie.be Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques Walloon Agricultural Research Centre (Gembloux)  Founded in 1872 Public Interest Organisation (OIP) Under the Regional Government of Wallonia. http://www.cra.wallonie.be/ Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Département Qualité des productions agricoles Chaussée de Namur, 24 - B – 5030 GEMBLOUX - Tél : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 50 - Fax : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 88 dptqual@cra.wallonie.be - http://cra.wallonie.be Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques CRA-W’s missions Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques «CRA-W has the mission to assist the Government in the definition and the development of a integrated and concerted policy in agricultural Research». (Walloon Decree of 3 July 2004) To accomplish this mission, CRA-W has in charge of: * fundamental researches, * applied researches, * service activities. Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Département Qualité des productions agricoles Chaussée de Namur, 24 - B – 5030 GEMBLOUX - Tél : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 50 - Fax : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 88 dptqual@cra.wallonie.be - http://cra.wallonie.be CRA-W : multidisciplinary approaches Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Genetic Resources and plant breeding Crop production techniques Biodiversity Plant protection Agricultural equipments Animal Production and welfare Sustainable ecosystems Quality, traceability, food safety Valorisation of agricultural productions Development of analytical methods … Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Département Qualité des productions agricoles Chaussée de Namur, 24 - B – 5030 GEMBLOUX - Tél : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 50 - Fax : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 88 dptqual@cra.wallonie.be - http://cra.wallonie.be Direction, Biometry, Data Management and Agrometeorology Biotechnology Crop production Biological Control and Plant Genetic Resources Pesticide research Agricultural Engineering Animal Production and Nutrition Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques Personnel: ~450, Scientists: ~120 Quality of Agricultural Products Agricultural Systems (Libramont) Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Département Qualité des productions agricoles Chaussée de Namur, 24 - B – 5030 GEMBLOUX - Tél : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 50 - Fax : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 88 dptqual@cra.wallonie.be - http://cra.wallonie.be BELGIUM = 3 regions, 3 communities GEMBLOUX Libramont Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Département Qualité des productions agricoles Chaussée de Namur, 24 - B – 5030 GEMBLOUX - Tél : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 50 - Fax : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 88 dptqual@cra.wallonie.be - http://cra.wallonie.be Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques CRA-W budget : 33.038.000 € (2005) Service incomes O.I.P 4.963.000 € 4 963 0000 € 15% 34% Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques Project contracts Conventions 11.200.000 € 11 200 000 € -RW-DGA-DGTRE -SPF- Public Health. -SSTC - BFSPO -EU -OMS - WHO -FAO … 51% Subvention Regional subvention 16.875.000 € 16 875 000 € 13 597 000 € = Personal salaries (80%) 2 13.597.000 € - frais de personnel costs 280 000 € = Operational 2.280.000 € - frais de fonctionnement 890 € - frais = Investment 890.000 000 €d’investissement cost (e.g. equipment) (3%) 108 € - divers 108.000 000 € = Various Buildings and permanent facilities excluded! Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Département Qualité des productions agricoles Chaussée de Namur, 24 - B – 5030 GEMBLOUX - Tél : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 50 - Fax : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 88 dptqual@cra.wallonie.be - http://cra.wallonie.be Département Productions et Nutrition animales Research topics of the department are focused on Human health : enhancement of the fatty acid profile of meat and milk ( omega-3 and CLA) Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques Upgrading of technological quality of « Foie gras » : Decrease of the lipidic rendering New ways of valorisation of « Foie gras » Production of high added value molecules for the cosmetic and pharmacological sectors : Bio-refinery of lupin seed The Department is a member of the Cluster Nutrition Contact : Bartiaux-Thill Nicole (prodamin@cra.wallonie.be) Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Département Qualité des productions agricoles Chaussée de Namur, 24 - B – 5030 GEMBLOUX - Tél : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 50 - Fax : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 88 dptqual@cra.wallonie.be - http://cra.wallonie.be Department Biological control and Plant genetic resources Research topics of the department are focused on 1. Evaluation, characterization and valorization of plant genetic resource collections, conservatory orchard network (apple, pear) Breeding low input apple and pear varieties for commercial fruit growing Creation of low input wheat and spelt varieties Developing new alternative strategies for disease and pest control in fruit growing aiming at reducing pesticides use. Reference laboratory in mycology and virology Studies of pests and diseases related to river environment Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Contact : Cavelier Marc(dptbio@cra.wallonie.be) Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Département Qualité des productions agricoles Chaussée de Namur, 24 - B – 5030 GEMBLOUX - Tél : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 50 - Fax : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 88 dptqual@cra.wallonie.be - http://cra.wallonie.be Biometry, Data Management and Agrometeorology Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques Creation of an added value Development of data-processing tools and data acquisition standards to integrate, to visualize and to transfer georeferenced traceability data in the agro-food sectors (GIS) Interest of a participation within the “Walloon Agrobiopôle” To be able to set up of an effective collaboration with Walloon partners whose activities are closely related to traceability in the agro-food sectors To constitute a discussion forum on geotraceability good practices in order to improve the exploitation and the valorisation of data within agro-food sectors (development of new tools). Contact : Oger Robert (bgda@cra.wallonie.be) Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Département Qualité des productions agricoles Chaussée de Namur, 24 - B – 5030 GEMBLOUX - Tél : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 50 - Fax : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 88 dptqual@cra.wallonie.be - http://cra.wallonie.be Farming Systems (Libramont) Technological transfer - Support to farming systems and Agri-food chain : advisory system for animal feeding, production diversification and to the development of product with a differentiate quality; - Process optimization : co-composting, feedstuff and forage analysis, organic matter fermentation in the context of bio-energy development, in vitro and hydroponic production of initial plant material, quality control, organoleptic characterization of meat and potato products; - Patent : development of potato varieties adapted to market needs. Networking interest - To take advantage, for the different members of the network, of the complementarity of our competencies in fields such as : * Livestock feeding strategies in link to agri-food chains valorizing products with a differentiate quality; * Process and bioenergy production development; * Production of initial material for potato, energetic crops and fruit crops. Contact : Stilmant Didier (stilmant@cra.wallonie.be) Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Département Qualité des productions agricoles Chaussée de Namur, 24 - B – 5030 GEMBLOUX - Tél : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 50 - Fax : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 88 dptqual@cra.wallonie.be - http://cra.wallonie.be Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques Département Qualité des productions agricoles Molecular biology used in safety and authenticity (animal protein in feedingstuffs; GMO detection in food, feed and seed; molecular markers for bovine breed characterization) Microbiology : dairy starters and their valorisation (Characterization of the microbiological consortium of the department’s kefir grain and assessment of its use as probiotic for livestock production) Animal and plant products : determination of the composition (DM, Protein, fat, fatty acids .... ) to support field trials – Milk Analysis (national guidance) Development of methods for the determination of food and feed contaminants (mycotoxins, antibiotics, heavy metals...) Technological and physico-chemical properties of plant products (wheat and rye) Development of spectroscopy methods (NIR, MIR and Raman) Development of web-based tools (e.g. web-site, data-base management) Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Département Qualité des productions agricoles Contact : Dardennede Namur, 24 (dardenne@cra.wallonie.be) : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 88 Chaussée Pierre - B – 5030 GEMBLOUX - Tél : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 50 - Fax dptqual@cra.wallonie.be - http://cra.wallonie.be Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques Quality Dpt and European Projects Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques • FLAIR-QUEST Concerted Action n°1, COST 901: “Spectroscopic techniques (NIR, NMR, FTIR) for rapid food quality assessment” (1990-1995) • STAFANIR (SMT4-CT96-2102): “Standardisation of food analysis by NIR” (1995-1998) • ASTEQ (FAIR5-CT97-3516) “Artificial Sensing Techniques for Evaluating Quality – Fruit Quality” (1996-2000) Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Département Qualité des productions agricoles Chaussée de Namur, 24 - B – 5030 GEMBLOUX - Tél : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 50 - Fax : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 88 dptqual@cra.wallonie.be - http://cra.wallonie.be Quality Dpt and European Projects Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques • STRATFEED (G6RD-CT-2000-00414) Strategies and methods for the detection and quantification of mammalian tissues in feedingstuffs (2001-2004) • MEDEO (G6RD-CT-2000-00440) Development and assessment of methods for the detection of adulteration of olive oil with hazelnut oil (2001-2004) MEDEO Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Département Qualité des productions agricoles Chaussée de Namur, 24 - B – 5030 GEMBLOUX - Tél : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 50 - Fax : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 88 dptqual@cra.wallonie.be - http://cra.wallonie.be • TYPIC (QLK5-2001-02225) “Typical food products in Europe: consumer preference and objective assessment”. (2002-2005) Quality Dpt and European Projects • TRACE (IP, 6FWP) “Tracing Food Commodities in Europe” (2005-2009) • CO-EXTRA (IP, 6FWP) “GM and nonGM supply chains: their CO-EXistence and TRAceability ” (2005-2009) Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Département Qualité des productions agricoles Chaussée de Namur, 24 - B – 5030 GEMBLOUX - Tél : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 50 - Fax : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 88 dptqual@cra.wallonie.be - http://cra.wallonie.be Quality Dpt and European Projects Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques • SAFEED-PAP (FOOD-CT-2006036221 - 7FWP) “Detection of presence of species-specific processed animal proteins in animal feed” (2006-2009) • CRL “Community Reference Laboratory for the detection of animal proteins (by Commission Regulation (no. 776/2006 of 23rd May 2006)” (2006-2011) Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Département Qualité des productions agricoles Chaussée de Namur, 24 - B – 5030 GEMBLOUX - Tél : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 50 - Fax : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 88 dptqual@cra.wallonie.be - http://cra.wallonie.be CRA-W and EC FWPs SILEGENEQUA MEDEO HiDRAS PORT CHECK 5th FWP 6th FWP •Traceability •Food safety •Plant breeding •Geotraceability •Feed safety •Genomics •Database management •Information and communication technologies •Imaging spectroscopy •Promoting European Traceability •Raman spectroscopy Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Département Qualité des productions agricoles Chaussée de Namur, 24 - B – 5030 GEMBLOUX - Tél : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 50 - Fax : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 88 dptqual@cra.wallonie.be - http://cra.wallonie.be 7th FWP Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques CRA-W and 7th FWP : • Health Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques Food & Feed safety Animal by-products Traceability Imaging spectroscopy Raman spectroscopy Traceability and Geotraceability Risk management Genomics Biodiversity Agro-environmental indicators Risk Assessment System in Crop Insurance Schemes • • • Food, agriculture and biotechnology Information and communication technologies Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials and new production technologies • • Energy Biofuels Biomass production Transport (including aeronautics) • • • Environment (including climate change) Socio-economic sciences and the humanities Security and Space Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques - Département Qualité des productions agricoles Chaussée de Namur, 24 - B – 5030 GEMBLOUX - Tél : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 50 - Fax : ++ 32 (0)81 62 03 88 dptqual@cra.wallonie.be - http://cra.wallonie.be