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The EU's Farm to Fork Strategy aims to reduce overall use and risk of chemical pesticides by 50% and the use of more hazardous pesticides by 50% by 2030. This is the first time that a quantified pesticide reduction target has been set at EU level. The …

Along with the promotion of organic farming, integrated pest management (IPM) is one of the tools for managing pests with low pesticide input. IPM relies on non-chemical prevention and control to reduce dependence on pesticides. This approach has been …

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology has proven instrumental in elucidating the complexity and role of the microbiome associated with plants and animals. The role of the virome as a subcomponent of the microbiome is beginning to be unraveled thanks …

European territorial cohesion is threatened by the uneven development of urban and rural areas. The EU-funded RURALIZATION project seeks to promote a process of ruralization, i.e., development toward a new rural frontier where younger generations can find …

The European water utility sector is facing a context that addresses global problems such as water scarcity and technical and economic aspects such as aging infrastructure. Drinking water supply management faces key challenges, partly related to …

The objective of FOWARIM (Fostering Water and Agricultural Research and Innovation in Malta) is to strengthen the research capacity of the Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST) Water Research and Training Centre in four crucial topics …

H2020 CHIC Project: Chicory as a multipurpose crop for dietary fiber and medicinal terpenes …

It is recognized that Europe's capacity to combat food fraud has historically been weak and lacks the coordination and support structures available to those working in food safety. Several initiatives are underway to address this balance, for example, the …

Ensuring the availability and access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food is a key priority affecting all EU citizens, which is why Horizon 2020 has identified food security as one of the main challenges to be addressed. BGCI, an international …

European nations have become increasingly concerned about georeferenced information on the conservation of forest genetic resources. This is critical, as forests provide essential social services, covering approximately one-third of the European continent …

The meat sector is one of the most important sectors in EU agriculture, comprising farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and slaughterhouses. One of the biggest challenges is maintaining quality. Therefore, automation is key to complying with EU food safety …

Urban food systems are under pressure due to climate change, growing food insecurity, and social inequalities. Many communities, especially vulnerable groups, struggle to access healthy food. The traditional food supply chain often neglects local needs …

VISION4FOOD aims to build sustainable and resilient food systems across Europe. The project focuses on creating governance models that help regions make better decisions. It works in five regions (Finland, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Poland), each with …

Currently, only 4% of the surfactant market consists of 100% biomass-based compounds (all-biological surfactants or biosurfactants). Meeting market demands requires non-hazardous, safe, and sustainable by design (SSbD) biosurfactants. However, the …

Agrochemicals have doubled crop yields, but they have also had negative effects. The EU aims to reduce fertilizer losses and pesticide use by 50% by 2030. Polymer-based delivery systems can be useful, but they generate plastic pollution. Agricultural …