IRTA

Institute of Research and Agricultural Technology

• General Characteristics

ACTIVITY: scientific and technological research.
LOCATION: IRTA Torre Marimon: Torre Marimon (08140) Caldes de Montbui, Barcelona.
DATE OF ESTABLISHMENT: –
CATEGORY: research center.
CONTACT: (+34) 934 674 040.

DESCRIPTION: the IRTA is a research institute of the Generalitat of Catalonia, attached to the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food. Its purpose is to contribute to the modernization, improvement, competitiveness enhancement, and sustainable development of the agricultural, food, agroforestry, aquaculture, and fishing sectors.
MAIN FUNCTIONS:
- Research and experimental development (R&D).
- Technological transfer.
- Contractual research: The IRTA provides its scientific capacity to companies, associations, and/or groups.
- Technical assistance and specialized training.

FACILITIES:
- IRTA Torre Marimon.
- IRTA Cabrils.
- IRTA CReSA.
- IRTA Monells.
- IRTA Fruitcentre.
- Lleida Experimental Station.
- IRTA Lleida Agronomists.
- Alcarràs Experimental Farm.
- IRTA Sant Carles de la Ràpita.
- IRTA Ebro Experimental Station.
- IRTA Mas Bové.
- Mas Badia.
- CRAG.
- CREDA.
PERSONNEL:
- Researcher: 243
- Support staff: 567
BUDGET: 43.96 M€
PROJECTS: –
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER: –

TECHNOLOGICAL OFFER/DEMAND:

Food industries:
- Food preservation and safety.
- Meat, dairy, and fish industry.
- Consumers and nutrition.
- Food technology.
- IRTA-Ordesa joint unit.
Plant production:
- Agroforestry.
- Extensive crops.
- Sweet fruits.
- Dried fruits and olive growing.
- Post-harvest.
- Organic production.
- Irrigation and fertilization.
- Wine and vineyards.
Animal production:
- Aquaculture.
- Animal welfare.
- Rabbit farming and poultry.
- Animal nutrition.
- Pigs.
- Ruminants.
- Animal health.
Environment:
- Efficient water use.
- Agrosystems.
- Climate change.
- Organic waste.
- Aquatic ecosystems.