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Soil and agriculture in Estonia

Many countries are putting soil high on the agenda - such as … Estonia.Read more

Soil and agriculture in Portugal

Many countries are putting soil high on the agenda - such as … PortugalRead more

ICT-AGRI-FOOD Eranet cofund

The ERA-NET co-fund ICT-AGRI-FOOD will launch a joint call addressing the challenge of transforming the European agri-food systems into sustainable, resilient, transparent and fair systems. The aim is to bring...Read more

VIDEO Soil salinisation

EIP-AGRI Inspirational video on soil salinisation /eip/agriculture/en/file/eip-agri-inspirational-video-agri-challenge-soil-0EIP-AGRI inspirational video: AGRI challenge: soil salinisation Video of EIP-AGRI inspirational video: AGRI challenge: soil salinisationRead more

Inspirational ideas: Soil organic matter matters

Soil organic matter content is key for a healthy and high-quality soil. Investing in soil quality can result in long-term benefits for agricultural and forestry production. Filipe marques, farmer in...Read more

Soils matter!

The EU’s soil health and food “mission” aims to raise awareness on the importance of soils, engage with citizens, create knowledge and develop solutions to address the various types of soils, soil uses and soil challenges in EuropeRead more

100 nutrient recovery technologies and novel fertiliser products

Promising novel phosphorus and nitrogen recovery technologies and fertilising products are currently being demonstrated to farmers across Europe through NUTRIMAN, Horizon 2020 Thematic Network. “New nutrient recovery technologies and innovative...Read more

Biological farming, a holistic approach to soil, crop and pasture management

Irish Operational Group DANÚ Farming is working on a programme to enable the transition to biological farming. “Biological farming is a holistic approach to soil, crop and pasture management that...Read more

Inspirational ideas: Making rice cultivation resistant to soil salinisation

The future of this rice (Spain) is threatened by soil salinisation.caused by rising sea levels and erosion of the Delta. A local Operational Group is testing solutions.Read more

Measuring soil functions with the soil navigator

A tool to assess soil and to provide management recommendations for improved soil functionsRead more

ICT-AGRI-FOOD Eranet cofund

Funding to transform the European agri-food systems into sustainable, resilient, transparent and fair systemsRead more

Report - Protecting fruit production from frost damage - Report

The EIP-AGRI Focus Group - Protecting fruit production from frost damage has produced its final report.Read more

New EIP-AGRI Focus Groups topics

Here is a sneak preview of the up-coming topics for 5 new EIP-AGRI Focus Groups:Read more

Inspirational ideas: Biofertilisers to improve soil fertility

FERTIBIO is an Italian Operational Group using microorganisms and biomaterials to develop innovative biological fertilisers for the cultivation of food and feed crops.Read more

Safeguarding our soils

http://ec.europa.eu/eip/agriculture/en/find-connect/projects/sino-eu-soi... Soil Day is held every year on 5 December. It aims to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. Did you know the EIP-AGRI has done a lot of work on this topic? Browse the summary below.Read more

Call for interest: would you like to contribute to the EIP-AGRI as a temporary consultant for the EIP-AGRI Service Point?

The EIP-AGRI Service Point is looking for coordinating experts for a number of workshops, seminars and Focus Groups, and main facilitators for workshops and seminars on a range of topics...Read more

Time’s up for food waste! Setting the EU action agenda towards 2030

On 12 December 2019, the Commission is organising a public conference dedicated to food loss and waste preventionRead more

Call for expression of interest - Forest Innovation Workshop

Become a speaker at the 4th Forest Innovation Workshop and the ROSEWOOD Network conference - 15-16 January 2020 in italy. Apply by 11 November 2019Read more

New Booklet on Ireland’s EIP-AGRI Operational Groups

The Irish National Rural Network have designed and produced a booklet entitled ‘EIP-AGRI: Ireland’s Operational Groups 2019’ to highlight and promote the 23 Irish EIP-AGRI Operational GroupsRead more

BBI JU Stakeholder Forum 2019

4 December 2019 in Brussels - latest developments in the bio-based industries sector.Read more

SALSA will participate at The Committee on World Food Security

Small farms, small food businesses and sustainable food and nutrition securityRead more

Call for papers - research and innovation on biomass

Submit your abstract on by 5 November 2019Read more

Inspirational ideas: Olive groves and drones - science fiction turned reality

Andalusian Operational Group uses drones in olive farming to improve productivity and sustainabilityRead more

Inspirational ideas: Crop diversification - multiple benefits for dairy farm

Dutch dairy farmer Matté Eikelenboom explores crop diversification in his grazing land, to stimulate soil life and improve the health of his cows.Read more

Enhancing production and use of renewable energy on the farm

EIP-AGRI Focus Group addressed ways to enhance the production and use of energy at farm level and in rural areas, seeking best solutions and innovative approaches, including cooperation between farmers and other actors in rural areasRead more

VIDEO EIP-AGRI video on crop diversification in grassland

EIP-AGRI inspirational video: AGRI challenge: Crop diversification in grassland /eip/agriculture/en/file/eip-agri-inspirational-video-agri-challenge-cropEIP-AGRI inspirational video: AGRI challenge: crop diversification in grass land Video of EIP-AGRI inspirational video: AGRI challenge: crop diversification in grass...Read more

Plant and animal genetic resources in EU agriculture

The European Parliament and European Commission initiated a study to better understand European genetic resources in agricultureRead more

European Week for Waste Reduction

Did you know that EIP-AGRI works to reduce waste in the agri-food sector?Read more

Low-input organic poultry and pig production

Multi-actor Horizon 2020 project PPILOW will create welfare self-assessment tools, innovative breeding and rearing strategies and techniques for improving animal and human welfareRead more

Climate change and the future of farming

Report from the European Environment Agency: adapting to climate change must be made a “top priority” for the agriculture sectorRead more

World food day - healthy diets for all

This year it is all about inspiring action for healthy diets, promoting “healthy eating and zero hunger as a way of life”Read more

Save the date: IoF2020 webinar

On 20 November, IoF2020 is organising a webinar for farmers, digital service providers, investors and educators in the agrifood tech domainRead more

Open call - Seminar ‘New skills for digital farming’

Are you involved in developing digital skills for agriculture across Europe? Apply to this EIP-AGRI seminar!Read more

Inspirational ideas: Combatting weeds with non-chemical alternatives

This inspirational idea is also available in a Slovak version. Translation courtesy of the National Rural Network Slovakia . Read more EIP-AGRI inspirational ideas in Slovak on the NRN website . Portuguese Operational Group HortInf is trying to find non-chemical alternatives to conventional weed managementRead more

Developing effective multi-level digital strategies for rural areas

The short report from the EIP-AGRI seminar ‘Multi-level strategies for digitising agriculture and rural areas’ provides you with 12 ideas to build effective digital strategies, 8 challenges to consider when...Read more

Ensuring secure food and nutrition supply

Funding opportunity - pre proposals are expected by 4 November 2019Read more

Biodiversity and climate change

Open Joint call - pre proposals by 5 NovemberRead more

International collective research for the benefit of SMEs

Collective research projects - you still have a few weeks to applyRead more

CO3 Co-creating knowledge for ecology and sustainability

Call for projects promoting ecological and sustainable development - deadline 25 OctoberRead more

European research & innovation Days

24-26 September: Live video coverage of the European Research and Innovation days 2019 - follow online now!Read more

IoF2020 webinars on IoT

The IoF2020 project, funded through Horizon 2020, focuses on the promotion of precision farming for sufficient, safe and healthy foodRead more

Tech & Bio - sustainable farming practices

Event promoting sustainable farming practices through field demonstrations, farmer and business testimonials and farm visitsRead more

Digital Europe draft orientations and consultation

What are your views on the digital transformation of our society and economy?Read more

Online course on sustainable food production

EIT Food, European initiative about food innovation, is organising a free online course on sustainable food production. Anyone who is interested in gaining an understanding into EU farming can attend...Read more

Estonian interactive soil map

Maps to offer farmers free advice on the suitability of crops to be grown on their fieldsRead more

VIDEO Land use Decision Support Tool platform

LANDSUPPORT : Decision Support Tool platform using satellite data on land u se /eip/agriculture/en/file/launch-first-version-dss-web-platform-landsupportLaunch of the first version of the DSS Web Platform of the Landsupport project Video of Launch...Read more

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