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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 …

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 …

Consumers are looking for safe, nutritious, long-lasting, and environmentally friendly foods. However, traditional processing methods can reduce nutritional quality or use additives that some consumers prefer to avoid. New technologies are needed to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Farmers and foresters often lack accessible knowledge about how biodiversity benefits sustainable agriculture, which hinders the adoption of biodiversity-friendly agricultural practices (BFAs). This problem is particularly evident in Europe's Natura 2000 …

Diseases such as rust in wheat, blight in potato, blight in soybeans and peas, and anthracnose in white lupine cause significant damage to agricultural production. Integrated pest management (IPM) is a practical, environmentally friendly approach that …

Data collected from digital solutions in the field of food and nutrition can be used by food producers, distributors, and retailers to innovate toward more environmentally friendly activities. However, since the platforms are closed to the public, the …

The future health of Europeans and the planet is in our hands. Horizon Europe's Cluster 6 2023-2024 work programme is aligned with key EU and global food systems policies and strategies. The EU-funded FutureFoodS project, established under the Horizon …

Healthy communities depend on well-functioning ecosystems. Preserving global biodiversity is critical to successful climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as to the continued well-being of wildlife, flora, and all life. However, this is not …

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 …

The agri-food sector is central to the European Green Deal and the Farm to Fork strategy. However, deep technological innovation in this sector requires responsible regulatory frameworks. Living Labs are designed to address barriers to innovation and …

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 …