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Growing two or more crops in close proximity allows for greater yields on a given plot. This intercropping practice is also more sustainable than traditional cropping systems. For example, intercropping promotes biodiversity, optimizes land use, and …

The southern Mediterranean regions of Europe struggle to integrate ecological limits into their bioeconomy strategies. This challenge is compounded by the varying levels of regional development, particularly in Cyprus, Slovenia, Greece, and Portugal. The …

European forests play a crucial role in the bioeconomy and the provision of ecosystem services. However, they face increasing challenges stemming from climate threats, which affect their functions, such as carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and …

Research and innovation (R&I) ecosystems play a central role in promoting sustainable agriculture and a circular bioeconomy. While some developed European countries are at the forefront, many others need support. The goal of the EU-funded …

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 …

Pollinators play a crucial role in global agriculture; however, they face serious threats such as habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change, which jeopardize food security and ecosystem health. In this context, the EU-funded AGRI4POL project will …

Grassland livestock systems (RLFS) are fundamental to the sustainable development of agriculture in Europe, supporting the European Green Deal through vital ecosystem services. However, these systems face numerous challenges that threaten their viability. …

Agriculture can be a dangerous profession due to numerous risk factors, such as operating heavy machinery. Studies show that farmers are at extremely high risk of injuries, both fatal and non-fatal. Therefore, improving the health and safety of …

H2020 CleanPack Project: UltraCLEAN thermoforming equipment for food packaging, a cost-effective alternative to cleanrooms …

H2020 Circular Agronomics project: efficient carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles in the European agri-food system and related upstream and downstream processes to mitigate …

H2020 CIRC-PACK Project: Towards a circular economy in the plastic packaging value chain …

H2020 BoVLP-BVD Project: Development of a labeled polyantigenic virus-like particle vaccine (DIVA) against bovine viral diarrhea virus …

EU society needs new, sustainable bio-based raw materials to meet population growth and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Unfortunately, the main factors hindering the sustainability of the European market are the high cost of ingredients and low product …

Mushrooms are big business: more than one million tons are grown in the EU each year. These crops produce a healthy food, low in fat and high in protein, as well as rich in minerals and vitamins. The downside is that producing each ton requires around 3 …