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Approximately half of livestock farms in the European Union depend on subsidies. Furthermore, only large farms are proving profitable, which keeps young investors nervous. CATTLECHAIN 4.0 aims to develop innovative tools that can restore the interest and …

Dairy farmers are constantly seeking long-term solutions to control persistent weeds in pastures. While herbicides are effective, they also contaminate soil, water, food, and air. The EU-funded GALIRUMI project will develop a weeding robot for …

Nitrogen (N) is an essential nutrient for food production, but its widespread use has led to the nitrogen cascade phenomenon, with considerable effects on atmospheric, freshwater, and marine systems. Increasing nitrogen use efficiency in dairy production …

H2020 RELACS Project: Replacing Controversial Inputs in Organic Agriculture Systems …

The market increasingly demands tasty and healthy plant-based dairy products. Innovative tools can improve the fermentation industry's ability to predict product taste, smell, and texture, while also reducing contamination. With this in mind, the …

The growing pressure on water quality and quantity due to agricultural activities poses critical challenges, compounded by the impacts of climate change. Nutrient and pesticide runoff, along with the overexploitation of natural water sources, threatens …

Consumers are demanding tasty and healthy plant-based foods, driving the need for advanced fermentation technologies to deliver tasty and nutritious options to the market. The EU-funded FlavourFerm project will optimize fermentation techniques to enhance …

Europe is the world's largest milk producer. With more than one million dairy farms in the EU, production has steadily increased, from just over 151 million tonnes in 1998 to over 165 million tonnes in 2017. The EU-funded R&D project will develop a …

Intelligent digitalization of process management in small Idiazabal DOP cheese factories, from user experience to integration with stakeholders in the food ecosystem sector. … SMART GAZTA Project: Intelligent digitalization of process management in small …

The Spanish Government (MCIU and MAPA) , together with the autonomous communities of Navarra and La Rioja , have launched Europe's first AgriFoodtech Sandbox , a pioneering initiative aimed at accelerating innovation in the agri-food sector. This …

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HEALTH4GOAT Operational Group: Development of an AI tool to monitor the use of natural therapeutic alternatives to optimize goat dairy production in …

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BOVINOLIVE Operational Group: Sustainable production of beef and milk through the biocircular use of olive oil by-products …

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AQUAFARM Operational Group: Digitalization and control of water flow for the assessment of the water footprint and economic productivity of water on dairy …

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There is a niche market for quality lactose-free artisan cheeses in Spain, especially in the Community of Madrid. This niche market is based on many consumers' rejection of dairy products for health reasons. The problem of lactose intolerance, which is …

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Obtain a range of sheep cheeses that have a natural rind without preservatives or colorings Study the surface flora of cheese and identify the molds that best behave during ripening and are safe for the consumer. Develop a “seeding” that homogenizes the …