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For the future, we support the strategy for the search and
realisation of alliances in order to increase critical mass. An
alliance with SLU is logical and has, within JTI, an example
in the close and successful cooperation with the Department
of Microbiology of SLU and the recent formation of a centre
of excellence “Waste Refinery”.
Some remarks of the evaluation committee.
• In the specialist area of livestock and plant nutrients in
Europe the trend is to develop sustainable systems. Sustainable
does mean an integral approach to design and model
the standards on animal health and welfare, low emissions
(emission of non-CO ² greenhouse gases, ammonia, dust,
odours) and energy and water use and economic indicators.
With the well recognized expertise in the areas of
sustainable nutrient management and biological waste treatment
it is worth together with SLU departments to take
the initiative, e.g. to start a project group.
• The topics on machinery and spraying equipment deserve
more attention (see recommendation in Evaluation
JTI 2001 – 2004). Competence and expertise development
combined with alliances are necessary to play a role.
Especially the use of plant protection chemicals accords
well with more attention to environmental technology.
• Maintaining the unique expertise in the area of health and
safety in agriculture/working environment and machinery
is important for the future. It is sensible to focus today
more on prevention and reduction of accidents and injuries
and perhaps the prevention of occupation related
sickness.
In the documents provided by JTI, the growing international
competition for commissions and EU research grants is underlined
as it was also stressed at the introductory meeting by
director Lennart Nelson. For the coming period the most
important challenge is to build an alliance with the Swedish
University of Agricultural Sciences supported by the Boards
of both institutions and authorities. We underline the importance
and necessity of this alliance for the future of JTI.
4.4 Base funding, stakeholders and commissions
The number of stakeholders within SJMF has decreased in
the period 2004 – 2007 from 55 to approx. 38 (target 2007).
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