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Soil erosion and degradation pose significant threats to agricultural sustainability, food security, and economic stability. Addressing these challenges requires multidisciplinary approaches that integrate scientific research, stakeholder engagement, and …

Changes in precipitation patterns across the EU pose significant challenges to the wine sector, jeopardizing its stability and productivity. As extreme weather events become more frequent, vineyards struggle to adapt to changing climate conditions. This …

Food safety and food waste management are interrelated challenges that impact the economy, the environment, and public health. Europe reports 23 million cases of foodborne illness and 5,000 related deaths annually. At the same time, one-third of the food …

Climate change and environmental degradation have generated growing concern about European food systems, particularly their sustainability, their ability to provide healthy and sustainable food, and their socioeconomic status. Unfortunately, despite the …

Vital for biodiversity and the fight against climate change, the Amazon faces threats caused by humans and global warming. Despite its importance, understanding the sensitivity of Amazonian plants to variations in temperature and precipitation remains a …

Current LED technology faces high costs, limited performance, and environmental impact. Traditional LEDs often lack the advanced optical properties required for next-generation applications, such as high brightness and efficient circular polarization. …

Bioplastics (BP) pose environmental challenges. However, recycling them can mitigate these problems by improving waste management practices. The EU-funded MoeBIOS project aims to develop three bioplastic recycling value chains to improve waste management …

Europe faces significant challenges in waste management from the agri-food industry, forestry, and urban areas. Inefficient waste management leads to environmental pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and the depletion of natural resources. Furthermore, …

The EU Soil Strategy states that up to 70% of EU soils are unhealthy and severely degraded, affecting the health of both the topsoil and subsoil, as well as ecosystems. Despite its importance, knowledge about the subsoil is limited. The EU-funded SUS-SOIL …

Recent studies have identified three main waste streams for bio-based fertilizer (BBF) production: manure, sewage sludge, and food chain residues. While manure constitutes the most important waste stream, most of it is unsuitable for high-quality …

Environmental stress can trigger changes in plant metabolism, altering the carbon/nitrogen balance to enhance tolerance and inhibit excessive growth. However, our understanding of the specific metabolic and genetic components that regulate nutrient status …

Over the past 70 years, Mediterranean mountains have suffered extensive afforestation due to the abandonment of traditional land management practices. This has led to the disappearance of cultural landscapes, buried beneath unstudied forests. The lack of …

The proposed EFFECT research project derives its originality from the fact that global environmental, social, and economic demands tend to direct agriculture toward healthier and more resilient production systems, considering crop sustainability. …

The European food sector must adopt sustainable practices, prioritizing zero pollution and assessing regional environmental impact. Collaboration and innovative solutions are essential to setting a new standard in food systems management. The EU-funded …

Livestock farming, crucial to the European agricultural sector, faces growing environmental concerns, producing more than 1.4 billion tons of manure annually, generating pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Despite advances in reduction methods, …