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With the global urban population projected to increase by one billion, urban expansion threatens ecosystem services and increases the risk of zoonotic diseases. Tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, are on the rise, exacerbated by urban sprawl and …

ECOBREED will improve the availability of seeds and varieties suitable for organic and low-input production. Activities will focus on four crop species, selected for their potential contribution to increasing the competitiveness of the organic sector: …

An impressive amount of genotype and phenotype data has been collected from hundreds of legume accessions as part of the EU-funded EUCLEG project. The description of genetic diversity, markers associated with trait variation, and genomic prediction …

Tomatoes are one of the most widely cultivated agricultural products in Europe. They are grown in many countries, both in open fields and in protected areas. However, tomato cultivation is threatened by water and nutrient stress. The EU-funded TomRes …

H2020 iSQAPER Project: Interactive Soil Quality Assessment in Europe and China for Agricultural Productivity and Environmental Resilience …

LANDMARK is a pan-European multi-stakeholder consortium composed of leading academic and applied research institutes, chambers of agriculture, and policymakers that will develop a coherent framework for soil management with the aim of achieving …

The objective of B4EST is to increase the survival, health, resilience, and productivity of forests in the face of climate change and natural disturbances, while maintaining genetic diversity and key ecological functions, and fostering a competitive …

Food safety breaches at the consumer level are common, and nearly 40% of foodborne disease outbreaks occur in the home. The overall objective of SafeConsumE is to provide effective, science-based, and sustainable strategies for food authorities, market …

The European food industry faces pressing challenges in ensuring sufficient, safe, and healthy food while maintaining its competitiveness. To address these issues, the EU-funded IoF2020 project will lead the acceleration of Internet of Things (IoT) …

Managing supply chain (SC) activities is becoming increasingly complex. One reason for this is the lack of an integrated system for security officers and operators to protect their interconnected critical infrastructure and cyber systems in the new …

Metrology provides the foundation for reliable measurements and confidence in results, supporting a wide range of sectors, including food and nutrition, and thereby impacting the economy and society. The EU-funded METROFOOD-PP project will develop the …

NanoPack will demonstrate a solution for extending food shelf life through the use of novel smart antimicrobial surfaces applied to active food packaging products. Pilot lines will be implemented in operational industrial environments to manufacture …

European agricultural systems are facing an increasingly complex and volatile environment, testing their resilience and sustainability. In this context, the EU-funded SURE-Farm project is developing a comprehensive framework that seeks to strengthen the …

Land, food, energy, water, and climate are interconnected and form a coherent system (the "Nexus"), dominated by complexity and feedback loops. Integrated Nexus management is crucial to ensure the efficient and sustainable use of resources. Barriers to a …

Societies depend on soil. Fertile and productive soil is the foundation of our existence and a prerequisite for a stable supply of food, fiber, animal feed, wood, and other biomass. Soil supports biodiversity and contributes to the provision of a wide …