OTAG - Contributions & Impacts

Contributions

Integration of communication technologies, spatial analysis and information systems.
Dissemination towards EU consortia working on traceability.
Training of young researchers on new technologies.
Promote a cooperative R&D approach between Europe, emergent Southern Cone countries as well as developed countries (Canada).
Focus on research co-ordination involving S&T agreements between the EU and Southern Cone countries.
Development of “Geodecisional systems” for risk assessment.
Involvement of ALLFLEX in R&D activities and diffusion of new technologies.
Training and support programs on new European regulation towards third countries.
Recommendations for FP7 priorities.

Impacts

Impacted population	Direct impact	Indirect and/or longer term impact
Overall end-users	Availability of relevant “online” information for the beef agri-chain
European and Southem Cone consumers	More information on certified traced beef consumption.	Lower risk to food safety problems. Increased consumer confidence.
Southem Cone producers	New opportunities to open and/or increase beef exports to the EU	Increased eamings
Policy makers	Knowledge on the current limitations and cost-effective tools of national beef production systems in light of EU beef import regulations	New information for improved policy making
Scientific community	Results published on Track & Trace prototype tools and systems
Bi-regional cooperation	Strengthened dialogue for regional and bi-regional integration	Additional bi-regional projects in related areas
European Research Area	Enhancement of the ongoing bilateral or regional European agreements in the Southem Cone (Argentina, Brazil. Chile)