Project details: research programme B17
Details of Agency-funded projects under the Organic Wastes research programme (B17).
B05002: Evaluation of methods for the assessment of sewage discharge consent applications with respect to shellfisheries
This research project intends to improve the technical assessment of applications for sewage discharge.
Results available.
B05003/04: Pathogens in organic wastes - their levels and survival both during storage and following application to agriculture land
These two research projects aim to assess the risk of microbiological pathogens in animal manures transferring into the human food chain.
Results available.
B05005: Development of procedures to distinguish between human and animal faecal contamination in shellfisheries
This research project aims to develop methods to distinguish between animal and human wastes contaminating molluscan shellfish.
Results available.
B05006/B05007: Evaluation of the impact on shellfisheries of runoff from land receiving organic waste
This research project aims to evaluate the contribution of organic wastes spread on agricultural land and of sewage treatment works to the pathogenic load reaching shellfish production beds in estuaries.
Results available.
B05008: The levels of pathogens in abattoir wastes
This research project aims to examine the prevalence of the major foodborne pathogens in abattoir waste destined for disposal on agricultural land.
Results available.
B17001: A review of the use of water in UK agriculture and the potential risks to food safety
This research project aims to determine whether current on-farm water use and agricultural water management practices pose a food safety risk.
Results available.
B17002: Assessment of the risks to food safety associated with spreading of animal manure and abattoir wastes on agricultural land
This research project aims to develop a tool for assessing risks to food safety posed by the existing waste disposal strategies used on farms.
Results available.
B17005: Review of the use of irrigation water in UK agriculture and the potential risks to food safety
This research project aims to determine whether current irrigation practices used in UK agriculture pose a risk to food safety through contaminated fresh produce.
B17007: Hazards and risks associated with current industry practices for the production of crops that are likely to be consumed without cooking.
This research project aims to produce a situation report identifying the microbiological risks that may be associated with the production and distribution of fresh produce.