VMU Agriculture Academy
HISTORY
History of VMU Agriculture Academy started in 1924. Following the resolution of the LR Seimas on June 28th, 2011, Lithuanian University of Agriculture was granted the name of Aleksandras Stulginskis University. On 13 January 2018, the Parliament of Lithuania ruled that Aleksandras Stulginskis University (ASU) and the Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences (LUES) will be integrated into Vytautas Magnus University. Lithuanian Academy of Agriculture became a higher school of University type, where research was developed and highly qualified specialists of agriculture, forest and water husbandry, able to solve theoretical and practical problems were trained. As agriculture is increasingly modernized, digitized and robotized, with focus centred on work in global markets, the integration of ASU is intended to result in the development of strong interdisciplinary programs and consolidation of studies and research in agriculture and engineering of biosystems. Strong synergy is anticipated in the field of biotechnology, particularly plant-based, as VMU and ASU are among leaders at national level in this scientific area. Furthermore, opportunities are increasing for more efficient utilisation of joint infrastructure, scientific equipment, and the possibilities provided by Nemunas Valley.
SCIENCE AND RESEARCH PRIORITIES AT AGRICULTURE ACADEMY
- BIOECONOMY
- Sustainable Development of Bioeconomy
- Development of Agricultural and other Bioeconomy Business Organizations
- Integrated Development of Rural Areas
- BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
- Plant and Animal Bio-potential, Agrobiotechnologies
- Food Safety and Security; Bio-based Raw Materials for Industry
- Sustainable Forestry and Timber Harvesting Systems
- Biomass Engineering and Renewable Energy Resources
- Sustainable Water Resources and Aquaculture Systems
- Green Tribology and Nanotechnologies
- Innovative Agricultural and Transport Technologies
- SUSTAINABILITY OF AGRO-, FOREST AND WATER ECOSYSTEMS, IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
- Sustainable Bioresources
- Adaptation and Mitigation of Climate Change Impact on Ecosystems
- Agricultural Waste Management
- Sustainable Land, Forest and Water Technologies; Sustainable Resource Management
More information about the VMU AA international projects: https://zua.vdu.lt/en/research/projects/
RESEARCH FIELDS AT THE FACULTY OF BIOECONOMY DEVELOPMENT
1.SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF BIOECONOMY
- Sustainable development and competitiveness of biomass supply chains
- Accounting and assessment of externalities in biomass production
2.DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL AND OTHER BIOECONOMY BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
- Strategic development of agricultural and other bioeconomy business organisations
- Marketing and logistics of agricultural and other bio-based products
- Sustainable development of business processes and resources at agricultural and other bioeconomy business organisations
- Business diversification and social business models
3.INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS
- Innovations in social infrastructure management in rural areas as the means of addressing the welfare society problems
- Development of culture and tourism in rural areas
- Improvement of the administration system for the agricultural and rural development institutions
More information: https://zua.vdu.lt/en/faculties/faculty-of-bioeconomy-development/research/
RESEARCH FIELDS AT THE BIOECONOMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Bioeconomy Research Institute joins scientists from agronomy, forestry, ecology and environmental science, engineering, economics, management and other fields for interdisciplinary R&D. Main research areas:
• Climate Smart and Digital Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management
• Renewable Energy Resources
• Development and Implementation of Business Innovations in the Bioeconomy
• Sustainable Food Systems
