Specific research programme 1994-1998: agriculture and fisheries

The Council decision adopted a specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration, in the field of agriculture and fisheries (including agro-industry, food technologies, forestry, aquaculture and rural development) for the period 1994-1998. - General objective: to increase the competitiveness, efficiency and viability of the agricultural and fisheries sectors as well as the related industrial sectors. - Amount deemed necessary: ECU 607 million. Indicative breakdown by area (in million ecus): - Integrated production and processing chains: 91 - Scaling-up and processing methodologies: 42 - Generic science and advanced technologies for nutritious foods: 97 - Agriculture, forestry and rural development: 225 - Fisheries and aquaculture: 103 - Other activities: 49 Participation in the programme was open, with financial support from the Community, to all legal entities established in the Community or in an associated country, following the conclusion of an agreement with the third country in question, and to the Joint Research Centre. The programme would be implemented through shared-cost actions, concerted actions, specific measures and accompanying measures relating to international cooperation, to the dissemination of results and to training for researchers and users. �