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H2020 MIDES Project: Microbial desalination for energy-efficient drinking water …

H2020 IoBee Project: IoT Application for Hive Health to Combat Bee Colony Mortality …

H2020 FATIMA Project: Agricultural tools for external nutrient inputs and water management …

To ensure a healthy environment, economic profitability, and socioeconomic equity, it is crucial to promote and implement more sustainable agricultural methods. This involves exploring innovative approaches. Funded by the European Research Council, the …

Decision-makers in the agricultural and forestry sectors often struggle to implement optimal sustainable practices due to cognitive biases and behavioral inertia. These challenges are compounded by the complexity of choice environments and a lack of …

Selenium is a crucial trace element for the human body, contributing to the production of specific proteins that prevent cell damage. In this context, the EU-funded PATHFOOD project seeks to innovate in selenium-enriched functional foods, in line with the …

The EU-funded CULTIVATE project will promote greater sustainability and resilience in the food sector through a pioneering online social innovation platform: the Food Sharing Compass. Designed with and for food sharing initiatives (from seed sharing and …

The European Green Deal's "farm-to-fork" strategy and the United Nations Development Goals highlight food and environmental transitions as major global challenges. The transition to sustainable and healthy food requires shifting from animal-based to …

Seed germination, the beginning of plant growth, faces increasing challenges due to environmental degradation and climate change. Poor crop management practices exacerbate these problems, highlighting the urgent need for innovative solutions. Despite the …

Organic farming is increasingly popular among European farmers. However, improving the competitiveness of organic farmers requires appropriate knowledge. The OH-FINE project seeks to empower European farmers and smallholders by defining, improving, and …

Intensive viticulture often relies on the use of synthetic chemicals, which can degrade soil health and harm ecosystems. These practices also contribute to pollution and reduce biodiversity in vineyards. As climate change and pests increasingly challenge …

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's forests, vital for competitiveness and sustainability, are under threat. Growing global demand for wood, biodiversity loss, and climate change jeopardize their health and economic viability. With these challenges in mind, the EU-funded …

Valuing, protecting, and restoring nature is essential. This is the goal of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, a comprehensive plan to conserve biodiversity in Europe. The EU-funded Biodiversa-plus project is crucial to the strategy's successful …

Half of the protein used to feed livestock is wasted due to incomplete digestibility and differences in amino acid profiles between plants and animals. This inefficiency contributes to environmental pollution. Furthermore, the EU relies heavily on …