Ellinikos Georgikos Organismos - Dimitra / Hellenic Agricultural Organisation - DEMETER
Research Institute of Animal Science
Greece
Description: Hellenic Agricultural Organisation – DEMETER, promotes research and technological activities in the agricultural production sector within the framework of national and EC agricultural policy, aiming at an integrated approach to deal with the rural development.
The Research Institute of Animal Production (RIAS) has a main role in conducting research in the area of animal science (farm animal nutrition, reproduction and genetic improvement, breeding systems and animal welfare etc) and holds a farm of 348 hectares in Northern Greece (with two flocks of local sheep breeds, among others).
The Veterinary Research Institute (VRI), carries out research activities on animal breeding and reproduction, management and conservation of animal genetic resources, livestock farming systems, animal health and welfare, hygiene and technology of food of animal origin, disease prevention and control in farm animals.
The Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources (IPBGR) conducts applied research on preservation, evaluation and exploitation of genetic resources (local varieties) and the development and promotion of new cultivars with improved yield, quality and adaptation. Research is focused on crops of extensive area of cultivation, vegetables, deciduous fruit and nuts trees, aromatic medicinal plants and plants of the Greek flora.
Official contact:
Maria-Anastasia Karatzia
Research Institute of Animal Science
Hellenic Agricultural Organisation, Paralimni Giannitsa, 58100, Greece
E-mail:
Staff members involved:
Working Packages: WP2-Methods & Capacity Building
Category: Academic
Links:
- Website: https://www.elgo.gr/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ELGODIMITRA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elgodimitra/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/grafeiotypouelg
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company
Natural water reservoir and livestock farm facility on Mount Paiko (elevation 1650m, located on the border of Pella and Kilkis regional units in Central Macedonia, Greece).
Photo: Dimitrios Tsiokos (Researcher, Research Institute of Animal Science, HAO-Demeter)
