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Powerful grain legumes - more grain legumes on the plate
Project
Project code: EIP-Agri-Rlp-2017-LPPGBVL01
Contract period: 01.01.2017
- 31.12.2019
Budget: 297,000 Euro
Purpose of research: Applied research
Keywords: farming practice/activity, plant production and horticulture, biodiversity, food industry, marketing/supply chain
Bringing legumes into the crop rotation is an essential element for a more sustainable agriculture. At the same time, legumes are a vital component of the human diet. Hence, the goal of this project is the establishment of the cultivation of legumes for food production in the area of Rhineland-Palatinate. The project consists of three main parts: First, through an advisory service of farmers, the cultivation of legumes shall be strenghened and improved. Secondly, regarding a further processing of legumes, capture and treatment of the raw product shall be improved by a specific cleaning facility, adapted to the needs of legumes. Last but not least, processing technology for the implementation of new product lines in the field of food production shall be developed.
Abstract
The EIP project „Leguminous Plants Going Strong - More Pulses on the Plate“ was supposed to enhance the general conditions for the cultivation and marketing of pulses for human consumption in Rhineland-Palatinate. The approach included organic farmers, trade companies and food processors along the value chain.
Agricultural extension services to organic farmers and their interaction was to be improved in order to enhance a productive cooperation between farmers and food processors. The main goal of the project was to plan and establish a cleaning facility for large-grain pulses. It was erected at the site of Rupp Landhandel GmbH, Framersheim, and will be in use for the harvest of 2020.
A second focus of activity consisted in the planning and realization of a facility to produce relishes on the basis of organic pulses. The production site was established by purvegan GmbH in Ramsen. During the project a relish based on regional organic lupins was launched in the organic market.
Section overview
Subjects
- Vegetable Gardening
- Soil science
- Market Analysis/Marketing Strategy
