Statutory Research Tasks Wageningen University & Research conducts Statutory Research Tasks, that arise from obligations of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature, based on (inter)national legislation. Centre for Genetic Resources, the Netherlands CGN works to conserve genetic diversity in crops, farm animals, trees and aquaculture. Our gene banks, expertise and advice contribute to the sustainable food systems and forests of the future. Centre for Fisheries Research The Centre for Fisheries Research (CVO) studies the development of fish and crustacean populations in the sea and the IJsselmeer, in order to advise the government on fisheries management. Linkedin Whatsapp Twitter Email