As a research institute, we are seeking partners to collaborate with on the second topic of the call for proposals on agricultural ecology. Our other advertisements were published incorrectly. We are seeking partners.

Van Agricultural Research Institute is a public research organisation conducting research and development (R&D) activities in plant and animal production, with a strong focus on the ecological and socio-economic conditions of Eastern Anatolia. The Institute aims to enhance the sustainability, productivity, and resilience of regional agricultural systems through applied research, innovation, and field-oriented implementation. The Institute’s R&D portfolio covers a wide range of thematic areas, including crop production, livestock systems, forage crops, soil and water management, and sustainable agricultural practices. These activities are closely linked to on-farm trials, demonstration plots, and extension-oriented research, ensuring the effective transfer of scientific knowledge and innovative solutions to local farmers. Van Agricultural Research Institute plays a key role in supporting regional farmers by providing technical assistance, applied training, and access to innovation-driven investment and development projects. Through collaboration with public authorities, universities, civil society organisations, and private-sector stakeholders, the Institute contributes to the development and implementation of projects that strengthen value chains, improve farm-level performance, and promote sustainable rural development. A strategic priority of the Institute is its active collaboration with women’s cooperatives. By working closely with women-led producer organisations, the Institute supports women’s participation in agricultural production, processing, and marketing activities. These collaborations focus on capacity building, skills development, and the technical strengthening of women-led agro-food initiatives, thereby contributing to increased employment opportunities, inclusive entrepreneurship, and gender equality in rural areas. Overall, Van Agricultural Research Institute brings strong scientific expertise, field-based implementation capacity, and stakeholder engagement experience to project consortia, with particular added value in farmer-oriented innovation, applied R&D, and cooperative-based approaches that empower women and support sustainable agricultural transitions.