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New horizons in crop fertilisation

EU-funded researchers have developed an automated prototype to help farmers monitor and control the amount of water and fertiliser they need for their crops. It has already been successfully tested...Read more

€200 million EU call for bioeconomy proposals

Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) announces €200 million EU call for bioeconomy proposals The 2015 call is aimed at attracting project proposals that can fill the technological gaps within...Read more

Inspirational ideas: “We don’t just sell products, we sell the experience!”

“If Craigie’s is about anything, it’s about the pleasure of enjoying good food. So, we’re passionate about the taste of produce that’s really fresh because it is seasonal and local...Read more

Inspirational ideas: Thriving not just surviving, support for new entrants into farming

The recently launched EIP-AGRI Focus Group ‘New entrants into farming’ is looking into which patterns characterise new entrants in farming and what can be learnt from them to foster innovation...Read more

Inspirational ideas: Manure processing, online discussion forum connects demand and supply

The Flemish coordination centre for Manure Processing (VCM) has just launched a new digital discussion platform for all topics related to manure processing. It is a forum to connect everyone...Read more

A network to fight grapevine diseases

The WINETWORK project has the ambition to stimulate collaborative innovation in the wine sector. The project will implement a methodology that has been successful in promoting demand-driven innovations in previous...Read more

Reducing the risk of introduction and spreading of animal diseases

Biosecurity is the combination of all measures that are taken to reduce the risk of introducing and spreading of diseases in a herd, at farm level, at regional level and...Read more

Save the date info week on H2020 Societal Challenge 2

The info week on Societal Challenge 2 work programme 2016-2017 will take place on 24-27 November in Brussels. Besides a workshop on the multi-actor approach and thematic networks on 24...Read more

PRO-AKIS final conference

The PRO-AKIS project (FP7 funded) aimed to contribute to the performance of all European agricultural advisory services and to provide relevant and reliable knowledge for farmers and other rural actors...Read more

A new way to make tasty bread that’s good for you

Wholegrains are a rich source of dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients. But consumer preference in most European countries is for white bread. In response, the EU-funded project...Read more

30 million Euros in ERA-NET call: Managing biodiversity dynamics

You still have a few days to prepare your applications for the BiodivERsA ERA-Net joint call. Pre-applications must be sent in before 20 July 2015. BiodivERsA ERA-NET coordinates national research...Read more

Web-Streaming, Workshop on European agricultural research and innovation strategy

Today, Friday 19 June from 11:00 to 17:00 follow the discussion on the future European agricultural research and innovation strategy via web-streamingRead more

Profitability of protein crops in the EU

We have gathered all interesting EIP-AGRI publications for you to read, use and distribute further: a brochure, interesting cases, a press article, reports, infographic,... eepurl.com/bkQ3K5Read more

National Rural Networks meeting, a focus on fostering innovation

The second National Rural Networks (NRNs) meeting took place on 12-13 May 2015, in Jurmala, Latvia. During the meeting, the representatives of National Support Units exchanged the state-of-play of their...Read more

The EIP-AGRI Workshop 'Building new biomass supply chains for the bio-based economy'

During the EIP-AGRI workshop on the bio-based economy on the 27 and 28 May 2015, the participants visited the experimentation sites of the cardoon project in Sardinia as a case...Read more

Inspirational ideas: Setting up short wood supply chains using hedgerows

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...Read more

A new call for experts soon to be released

Another three new EIP-AGRI Focus Groups will start this Autumn. They will address the following themes: FG16 Agroforestry and mixed farming systems FG17 Emissions from livestock FG18 Benchmarking farm performance...Read more

Managing organic carbon content, reducing climate change effects

Organic carbon content is not only crucial for soil microorganisms populations and so for soil fertility; it plays an important role as a carbon sink to reduce climate change effects...Read more

Making the EU's olives greener...for the environment

Olives are not only a ‘superfood’ – they also create thousands of jobs in the Mediterranean region. But producing table olives or olive oil requires huge amounts of water and...Read more

Farmers, advisers and researchers contribute to the Organic farming research agenda in Milan

The European Commission organised the conference ‘Organic production, Research and Innovation: setting priorities for the future’ in Milan, 28 - 29 May 2015. Over 170 participants from all over Europe...Read more

European Bee Award for the protection of pollinators

Extended deadline: 15 July 2015 Have you developed practices and innovative ideas in agriculture which can contribute to preserving the health of pollinators in Europe? The European Bee Award will...Read more

Agricultural events at Milan Expo 2015

Milan Expo 2015 is a unique opportunity to highlight the added value of the European Union regarding safe and sustainable food production. The Expo forms a forum to raise awareness...Read more

PLATFORM2: the European hub for research in bioeconomy

The PLATFORM2 project will create a searchable database of bioeconomy ERA-NET joint calls, building on the book ‘ Bioeconomy ERA-NET Actions’ . It will also organise annual events bringing the...Read more

Join and share for a green dairy industry!

The new web platform GreenDairyNet (GDN) connects experts interested in the sustainable development of the dairy industry. The network focuses on resource-efficient processing technologies. Participants share and reflect on concrete...Read more

1 million € up for grabs for new satellite navigation applications for agriculture

Calling all entrepreneurs, SMEs, start-ups and researchers, the European Satellite Navigation Competition (ESNC) is looking for ground-breaking business ideas, services, or products addressing the topic of precision agriculture. This competition...Read more

Down on the farm, cows graze while robots milk

An EU-funded project aims to help dairy farmers cut costs and boost production. Its new technology lets farmers combine pasture feeding with automated milking systems – for more efficient production...Read more

Hennovation - animal welfare innovation

HENNOVATION is a thematic network about animal welfare and practice-driven innovation in the laying hen sector funded through the Horizon 2020 programme. The HENNOVATION project will establish on-farm and off-farm...Read more

Inspirational ideas: Pig farms in Flanders improve their performance by sharing data and results

There are significant differences in profitability between pig farms in Flanders, Belgium. To improve this, ‘knowledge cooperatives’ and the ‘Pigs Academy’ were set up to make knowledge and research results...Read more

Order your copy of the new Agrinnovation magazine

In June 2015, Directorate General Agriculture and Rural Development will publish the second issue of Agrinnovation, a magazine that gives an overview of issues related to the EIP-AGRI. This issue...Read more

Inspirational ideas: A new market for fruit & veg waste

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...Read more

New EIP-AGRI Focus Group experts

The experts for the new EIP-AGRI Focus Groups on ‘New entrants into farming’ and ‘Water & agriculture’ have been selected. Find out more on the Focus Groups websites: New entrants...Read more

Food security at the top of the global agenda

EXPO Milan 2015 The world exhibition has just started in Milan. EXPO Milan 2015 will run from now until 30 October 2015. Its theme 'Feeding the planet – energy for...Read more

A seedbed for forest-based innovation

A community of innovators has gathered to boost and improve the use of wood and its derivatives. The forest-based industries are ideally positioned to help build a sustainable future and...Read more

EIP-AGRI Focus Groups call now closed

The call for the new EIP-AGRI Focus groups on ‘Water in agriculture’ and ‘New entrants into farming’ has just closed. Over 300 people applied from 23 EU Member States in...Read more

Have your say on the achievements of FP7

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the achievements of the EU's 7th Framework Programme for research and innovation (FP7). This evaluation will not only help to assess...Read more

Rural networks Assembly subgroup on innovation

The EU Rural networks Assembly subgroup on innovation met for the first time on 10 March 2015. They discussed the potential topics for EIP-AGRI networking activities, based on what the...Read more

Inspirational ideas: Dealing with pests from the air

French SME Skeyelabs is currently developing a multifunctional aerial drone for use in agriculture and wine production. They are carrying out tests with farming cooperatives for a particularly innovative and...Read more

Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs)

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) aims to enhance Europe’s ability to innovate, which translates into adapting quickly to the fast pace of development, being one step ahead...Read more

Fighting animal influenza in Europe

How do influenza viruses become able to jump from one species to another? Under which conditions does our immune system protect us against influenza as opposed to making it easy...Read more

OK-Net Arable: exchanging knowledge to improve organic arable cropping

The OK-Net Arable thematic network funded through Horizon 2020 aims to improve the exchange of knowledge among farmers, farm advisers and scientists to increase productivity and quality in organic arable...Read more

Boosting agribusiness through the internet

Chil is a new Spanish agricultural social network. Anyone related to agriculture, agribusinesses or the food industry can sign up and benefit from this knowledge sharing platform. Chil.org has fora,...Read more

Inspirational ideas: Precision farming- the right technology and sharing knowledge are key

The Assembly: coordinating two networks - ENRD and EIP-AGRI

In January 2015 the European Rural Networks’ Assembly was successfully launched as the main governance body of the ENRD and EIP-AGRI networks. The Assembly is an effective forum to debate...Read more

EIP-AGRI Workshop: ‘Building new biomass supply chains for the bio-based economy’

On 27-28 May 2015, the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development and the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs will organise a workshop to connect primary production and...Read more

16 inspiring ideas to improve soil organic matter content in Mediterranean regions

The EIP-AGRI Focus Group on Soil organic matter content in Mediterranean regions has now presented its recommendations for future research topics and ideas for Operational Groups in its final report...Read more

The multiplier tool-kit offers you infographics, standard texts and press articles to inform people about Operational Groups

If you would like to inform others on Operational Groups, the multiplier tool-kit may be very helpful: it allows you to copy-paste from the EIP-AGRI brochures on EIP-AGRI and on...Read more

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