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The Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA)
Institution
Section overview
Description
Since 1 April 2015 the business and operations of the Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera), an Executive Agency of Defra, are transferred to Fera Science Limited (FSL), a Joint Venture between Defra and Capita. The venture also includes a joint academic institute with Newcastle University.
Activities
- Research
Involved in research projects
- Development of harmonised schemes for monitoring and reporting of Echinococcus, Trichinella, Cysticercus and Sarcocystis in animals and foodstuffs in the EU (EFSA/Zoonoses/2007/01)
- Further Risk Management fort the EC listed Anoplophora Species, A. chinensis and A. glabripennis
- Toward a sustainable viticulture: Improved grapevine productivity and tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses by combining resistant cultivars and beneficial microorganisms
Contact
The Food and Environment Research Agency
(FERA)
Sand Hutton
YO41 1LZ York
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 1904 462000
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 462111
Email: info(@)fera.co.uk