beras implementation

BERAS Implementation

- an action plan on Baltic Sea Region level

for sustainable farm practice Stryszow, November 2010

Part-financed byThe European Union

BERAS Implementation ( Baltic Ecological Recycling Agriculture and Society)

Short introduction to BERAS Implementation

•The challenge - Baltic Sea eutrophication

•Why do we have the problem? A historic perspective

•BERAS Implementation a holistic ecologic alternative



The challenge



Why do we have this problem - A historic perspective

Example from Sweden



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Lack of food –in the end of 18th centuary

Swedish population

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The inhabitants in Sweden increased from 2 millions to 7 million between 1800 to 1950 before the introduction of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. How was the increased demand for food met?

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Clover became the crop of the earth and the fodder for the animals that in turn would fertilize the soil

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Arable land with clover grass in the crop rotation increased and natural meadow land decreased

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Crop rotations with symbiotic nitrogen fixation leguminous (clover grass land ley 2-3 years followed of 2 – 4 years cereal and other crops)

Integration of crop and animals on the whole farm area (before partly separated)

Technical improvements to utilize the nature given production potential and with help of horse power.

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•Increased surplus and losses

In Sweden, from 1950 to 1980 the average use of artificial nitrogen fertilizers increased from

20 kg to 80 kg per

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Input - Output Agricultural Sweden

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Nitrogen- och phosphurus surplus kg/ha and year

Three scenarios for the EU –countries around the baltic Sea

BERAS Implementation offers a holistic ekological alternative



BERAS Implementation was approved 10/6 2010!

” The appoved projects are the ambassadors of the Programme”

Some key messages of the Baltic Sea Region Programme :

” Eleven countries around the Baltic Sea work together to find joint solutions to common problems.”

”The Baltic Sea Region Programme 2007-2013 is investing in Europe´s future by fostering sustainable growth in the region.”



- Based on earlier EU project ( 2003 -2006) with extensive scientific documentation

- Total budget 4.5 mill Euro

- 25 partners from 9 countries plus Russia

- 35 associeted partners



Action: Build up learning centers (BIC)* in all countries

•BIC s are regional centers where we collect our project results, communicate, discuss, inspire and further develop our project.

•BICs are based on ERA farms including Market Clusters and Networks.

•BIC s are to be established in all 9 participating countries and Russia.

* = Baltic Ecological Recycling Agriculture and Society Implementation Centers



4. ”Baltic Ecological Recycling Agriculture and Society Implementation Centers ( BIC )”

- BIC is a regional center where project results are collected, communicated and discussed in order to inspire further development.

-BIC is based on ERA farms with Market Clusters and networks.

- BIC s shall be established in all participating countries and in Russia. (Main responsible partner PKE Gliwice, PP16.

- A mobile BIC shall be established, which will visit key areas in all partner countries.



Action: Conversion Examples ”ERA farms”•Self sufficiency with fodder and manure – (90%)•Balansed crop rotation (clover/grass and one year crops)•Balansed animal husbandry•Cover different types of conversion challenges •The aim is to develop guidelines for conversion to ERA farms and local food chain societies.



Action: Diet for a Clean Baltic•Södertälje municipality (P3) and City of Copenhagen/Ökological council (P20)•Develop a prototype diet/menu at a number of pioneering restaurants



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