J. whereas, as a consequence of the small volume of leguminous fodder crops (lucerne, clover, sainfoin, etc.) and seed crops (pea, soja, lupin, horse bean, vetch, etc.) produced in the EU, the number of plant protein research programmes in the EU has dropped from 50 in 1980 to 15 in 2010, and training and the acquisition of practical experience in domestic protein crop production have been neglected, leading to a low level of innovation and regionally adapted seed production in the EU,

J. whereas, as a consequence of the small volume of leguminous fodder crops (lucerne, clover, sainfoin, etc.) and seed crops (pea, soja, lupin, horse bean, vetch, etc.) produced in the EU, the number of plant protein research programmes in the EU has dropped from 50 in 1980 to 15 in 2010, and training and the acquisition of practical experience in domestic protein crop production have been neglected, leading to a low level of innovation and regionally adapted seed production in the EU,

117. Takes the view that agricultural practice must take account of climate change, and calls for funding for RD in respect of new and more environmentally friendly methods of cultivation and farm management; calls also for research to be carried out in the fields of new technologies, biotechnology for seed, plant breeding, green gene technology and plant protection and asks for a climate protection policy for agriculture which includes seminars and educational programmes, pilot schemes and new land and water management know-how for farmers;

European Central Bank, European Investment Bank, Europol, European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, European Environment Agency, European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug addiction, Community Plant Variety Office, European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, European Training Foundation, European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia, European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products, Translation Centre for Bodies of the European Union, European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

It enables productive partnerships and implementation of wildlife programs and policies with provincial governments and with the private sector.

It includes in particular : - under Regis (ECU 43.4 million), port and airport improvements, anti- cyclone measures, industrial and crafts facilities, the protection and improvement of two yachting harbours, the construction of an international university hall of residence, support for the agri- food industry, the strengthening of the plant production sector, afforestation and forestry improvements, training in tropical agriculture and tertiary industries; - under Envireg (ECU 3.8 million), coastal cleaning operations, the management of household waste, the development of tourism-related sites, the application of anti-pollution regulati ...[+++]ons to SMEs, the training of technicians in water treatment, the recycing of waste water used in agriculture and the management of plant waste; - under Stride (ECU 3.6 million), an agrobiology research programme, a hydraulic laboratory, the exploitation of essential oils, the strengthening of research and development capacities in enterprises.