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Free and open source tools for water resource management

FREEWAT HORIZON 2020 project dealing working on free and open source tools for water resource management.Read more

4D4F- sensor techniques in dairy production systems

A research report looking at which type of sensors are most frequently being used and identifying the needs for future research and developmentRead more

Save the date - Broadband Days 2017

On 20 and 21 November 2017, the European Commission is organising three events in Brussels that will deal with European broadband development. The events will bring together the most important...Read more

Experts sought for new Focus Groups to adapt to and mitigate climate change

Apply by 6 September 2017 for Focus Groups on carbon storage, circularity in horticulture, and renewable energy to adapt to and mitigate climate changeRead more

Inspirational ideas: Sustainable development in arable farming with Skylark

Skylark is based on the belief that in order to achieve sustainability, the whole crop rotation, in fact the whole farm management, should be taken into consideration.Read more

Sharing experiences to move EIP-AGRI implementation forward

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Call for three new Focus Groups

The call for the next three EIP-AGRI Focus Groups will be launched by the end of the month. Watch this space!Read more

Inspirational ideas: Data sharing through Farmbench

The digital revolution is now upon us and more and more technologies are available to the agricultural sector. Farmers in the UK, for example, can use FarmbenchRead more

Internet of Things technologies in the European farming

The IoF2020 project accelerates the uptake of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in the European farming and food chainsRead more

TP Organics’ call for organic innovations

Apply for the 2017 TP Organics’ Call for Innovations before 31 JulyRead more

Agri Innovation Summit 2017 (AIS 2017)

Cross-fertilisation between multi-actor innovation initiatives, raising awareness about innovation and digitisation opportunities for agriculture and providing input for EU innovation policies for agriculture and rural areas after 2020Read more

Digital Innovation Hubs: mainstreaming digital agriculture

Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) can help both agricultural businesses and ICT companies to become more competitive, connecting users across the value chain. This EIP-AGRI seminar on DIH took place on...Read more

Boost your agricultural idea to the next level

Participate in two innovation competitions for commercial space applications.Read more

Funding for close-to-market environment and climate solutions

LIFE 2017 calls in the fields of waste management, circular economy, resource efficiency, climate change mitigation and water.Read more

Smart-AKIS database of smart farming technologies is now operational

Smart Farming Platform now lauched - provides tools for disseminating and facilitating the use of Smart Farming technologiesRead more

Watch DG Agri Commissioner Phil Hogan

DG Agri Commissioner Phil Hogan opened the EIP-AGRI Seminar on 'Digital Innovation Hubs' today (1 June 2017) in Kilkenny.Read more

Apply for the European Broadband Awards 2017!

Are you are involved in a project that is providing rural citizens with access to high-speed broadband internet?Read more

Mixed farming Focus Group final report

Download the final report and factsheet of the EIP-AGRI Focus Group on Mixed farmingRead more

Inspirational ideas: Mixed farming in the Aveyron river basin

Crop farmers could introduce alfalfa into their rotations, in response to more frequently occurring summer droughts. This diversification would not only reduce water and fertiliser needs, but also open opportunities for cooperation with the livestock farmersRead more

Linking EIP-AGRI Operational Groups in organic farming

The EIP-AGRI network is holding a two-day workshop dedicated to Operational Groups (OGs) dealing with organic farming.Read more

Bio-economy related H2020 projects

A new “results pack” on the European Commission website combines information specifically about Horizon 2020 projects working on bio-economy issuesRead more

Sneak preview: Provisional titles for the next EIP-AGRI Focus Groups

The call for experts for three new EIP-AGRI Focus Groups will soon be launched. The provisional titles are:Read more

Two new Focus Groups now launched

Experts for the following two new EIP-AGRI Focus Groups have been selected: New forest practices and tools for adaptation and mitigation of climate change Grazing for Carbon Click on each...Read more

Bio-economy H2020 projects on Twitter

Did you know that you can now follow all of the Horizon 2020 projects of interest to agriculture, forestry and rural development which have a Twitter account by subscribing to...Read more

Innovation Biocamp for bio-based businesses

EU-funded project BioBase4SME is organising an intensive week-long course for bio-based start-up companies from North West Europe.Read more

Call for young researchers – sustainability and local value chains

The ARIMNET2 Joint Call 2017 for young researchers covers two topics: 1) Promoting sustainable agriculture for socio-economic development; and 2) Valorising local products through the improvement of food value chains...Read more

Clusters go international – deadline 23 May

The aim of this call is to intensify cluster and business network collaboration between different countries and sectors, specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Successful consortia will be given...Read more

Support for agrifood or forestry sector start-ups

Calling entrepreneurs and start-ups that develop innovative products and services for the agrifood or forestry sector. Apply to be part of the cropUP programme. During the course of a year,...Read more

Inspirational ideas: Cork for 3D printing

The Catalan Cork Institute has found a use for low quality cork (including cork damaged by forest fires) - 3D printingRead more

Inspirational ideas: Ideas for IPM

Examples from The Netherlands, Slovenia and Switzerland of new tools for integrated pest managementRead more

EIP-AGRI Workshop Data Sharing

Which arrangements are needed to enable an effective, fair and valuable access to – and reuse of –agricultural data? Key players in the data sector of European agriculture met to...Read more

New Focus Groups - thanks to those who applied

The call for experts closed on 23 March. Many thanks to all applicants and to those who helped spread the call.Read more

Controlling pests and diseases in Brassica crops

New EIP-AGRI brochure on Integrated Pest Management which suggests promising ways to tackle pests and diseases in Brassica cropsRead more

Spreading the agri-word across Europe

EIP-AGRI publications translated into 17 languages by members of the EIP-AGRI networkRead more

LEAP-Agri Call 2017 - African European collaborative research

Apply before 15 June for LEAP-Agri Call 2017 on 'African European collaborative research on Sustainable Agriculture and Aquaculture and on Food and Nutrition Security'Read more

Save the date - Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 2 Infoweek

The Horizon 2020 Infoweek for Societal Challenge 2 will take place in Brussels from 14/11/2017 to 17/11/2017.Read more

BBI JU 2017 Info day & Brokerage event

The fourth Info day of the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) will take place in Brussels on 28 April 2017, following the official launch of the 2017 call for proposals.Read more

Enoforum - viticulture and enology conference

Focus on new knowledge, technologies and innovation in the sector in Europe and worldwide. Event- Vincenza, Italy on 16-18 May...Read more

PAThOGEN - grapevine virus knowledge and management

A training programme to improve knowledge and management of viral diseases in grapevines. Take the online quiz to test your knowledge and choose your course level!Read more

Purified water from the food industry for agriculture

Treated waste water from a vegetable processing company will be used for irrigation and distributed to 46 farmers in FlandersRead more

Inspirational ideas: Staying in tune with farm performance

Teagasc (Ireland) has developed an online benchmarking tool to help Irish farmers identify the areas which need improvement on their farm.Read more

Inspirational ideas: Cloud technology to safeguard integrity of the organic sector

Check Organic is a cloud-based solution which has been designed to enhance the visibility and traceability of organic products.Read more

EIP-AGRI Focus Group results – improving their use

An independent expert has reviewed how the results of EIP-AGRI Focus Groups have been used so far.Read more

EIP-AGRI workshop on tools for environmental farm performance – information online

Farmers met with developers and other users of sustainability tools at the EIP-AGRI workshop ‘Tools for environmental farm performance’ in Zagreb, Croatia on 7 and 8 February 2017.Read more

EIP-AGRI Factsheet on Benchmarking

Benchmarking can help farmers to improve their farm’s productivity and sustainability. It allows farmers to compare their farm’s performance with peers, learn from others and identify actions to improve it...Read more

Report from EIP-AGRI workshop ‘New Value Chains from Multifunctional Forests’

Read the workshop report to find out about inspiring examples ranging from 3D printing using cork, to trekking trails and mushrooms with health benefits.Read more

Facilitating the cross-compliance monitoring procedure

Horizon 2020 project RECAP (Reinforcing CAP) proposes a methodology for improving the efficiency and transparency of the CAP’s cross-compliance monitoring procedure.Read more

Your ideas on modernising and simplifying the CAP

If you haven’t yet completed the questionnaire on how to improve the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) , then you still have until 2 May 2017 to do so. The European...Read more

EIP-AGRI Toolkit for Operational Groups

Did you know that the ‘MY EIP-AGRI’ section on the EIP-AGRI website includes an on-line resource to support everyone actively engaged in promoting, setting-up, running and disseminating the outcomes of...Read more

Data Driven Dairy Decisions for Farmers (4D4F) thematic network

The 4D4F thematic network looks into dairy animal and environmental sensors and how collecting real-time information can help contribute to decision-making in dairy farming.Read more

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