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Inspirational ideas: Small scale on-farm biogas plants

An Irish Operational Group will carry out testing to understand how the production of biogas through a circular economy model can lead to sustainability improvements at farm levelRead more

Inspirational ideas: Corn cob as a renewable energy source

The corn residue (woody ring corn pith and husks) is frequently discarded as a by-product in the field because it rots too slowly. This Slovenian Operational Group is exploring options to use the corn cob as an energy source on farms.Read more

Bio-based industries joint undertaking call

Within the call there are four strategic orientations: feedstock, process, products, and market uptake. Deadline for proposals is 3 SeptemberRead more

Forest Bioeconomy Network

The Forest Bioeconomy Network (ForBioeconomy) is a newly formed research network that primarily focuses on the forest-based bioeconomy in the context of northern EuropeRead more

The Biobased Industries Consortium

The mission of this initiative is to build innovative bio-based value chains by developing new biorefining technologies, optimising feedstock use, and creating a favourable business and policy climate to accelerate market acceptance of bio-based productsRead more

Circular bioeconomy related events

Here are a few upcoming events related to the circular bioeconomyRead more

Research & innovation projects on the circular bioeconomy

There are many relevant European projects funded through the Horizon 2020 research programme, the BBI JU, and also INTERREG. Here are just a few examples:Read more

AgriForValor, adding value to biomass side streams

Thematic network AGRIFORVALOR has explored different ways to turn waste, by-products and residues from agriculture and forestry into valuable productsRead more

AGROinLOG, integrated biomass logistics centres

AGROinLOG is a project funded by the European Commission to improve the competitiveness of agro-industries (including farms) through their transformation into Integrated Biomass Logistics Centres (IBLC)Read more

ENABLING PROJECT, boosting the potential of biomass-to-biobased value chains

ENABLING proposes tools and methodologies nurturing collaboration and knowledge transfer among practitioners in the agricultural sector.Read more

MAGIC, industrial crops grown on marginal land

“Horizon 2020 project MAGIC is exploring the cultivation of industrial crops on marginal land to avoid land use competition with food production. This 4-year project aims at promoting the sustainable...Read more

LIFT, boosting the bioeconomy

BBI-Ju project LIFT analysed 64 projects and initiatives, and facilitated Mobilisation and Mutual Learning activities, to provide a comprehensive overview of project’s outcomes, gaps still to be bridged and recommendations for the stakeholders.Read more

POWER4BIO, regional bioeconomy strategies

The Horizon 2020 project POWER4BIO aims at empowering policy makers and other stakeholders of ten EU regions to develop or revise existing regional bioeconomy strategiesRead more

uP_running, innovation for woody biomass residues

Horizon 2020 uP_running project aims to unlock the European strong potential of woody biomass residuesRead more

AgriChemWhey, Bio-refinery using by-products from the dairy industry

BBI JU project AgriChemWhey will seek to build a first-of-a kind, industrial-scale bio-refinery which will take by-products from the dairy processing industryRead more

ICT-BIOCHAIN, bioeconomy digital innovation hubs

Project identifying opportunities for ICT to increase the efficiency of biomass supply chains for the bio-based industryRead more

BioCannDo, let’s talk about bio-based products

This BBI JU-funded BioCannDo project focused intensively on communicating bio-based products and the bioeconomyRead more

BioWILL, integrated "zero waste" biorefinery

Project focusing on integrated "zero waste" biorefinery utilising all fractions of willow feedstockRead more

Bioeconomy and Climate Action in Rural Areas

The European Network for Rural Development (ENRD) has a Thematic Group on ‘Bioeconomy and Climate Action in Rural Areas’Read more

Inspirational ideas: Vineyard app for plant protection

Spanish Operational Group developing mobile application for decision support on phytosanitary applications in vineyardsRead more

Inspirational ideas: Crop health and pesticide resistance

UK Operational Group Crop Health North which involves farmers and scientists carrying out trials to compare the effectiveness of synthetic and “biologic” products on disease control in different wheat varieties’ and also yield and qualityRead more

EIP-AGRI events postponed - pandemic caused by COVID-19

The seminar “CAP Strategic Plans: the key role of Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) in Member States” and the workshop ‘Towards carbon neutral agriculture’ postponedRead more

VIDEO Innovation in plant variety testing

INVITE aims to help the promotion of varieties that are more adapted to sustainable management practices, and more resilient to climate change. “INVITE is using all of the latest technologies...Read more

Reducing food loss on the farm

An EIP-AGRI Focus Group on ‘Reducing food loss on the farm’ has just released its reportRead more

Pests and diseases of the olive tree

An EIP-AGRI Focus Group explored sustainable farming practices, including the use of non-chemical pesticides to tackle the main diseases and pests threatening EU olive productionRead more

Seminar call: ‘Healthy soils for Europe’

Apply before 14 May 2020 for EIP-AGRI iseminar ‘Healthy soils for Europe: sustainable management through knowledge and practrice’Read more

From Operational Group to impact

Did you know that you can find the final report from this event on the EIP-AGRI website?Read more

Horizon 2020 results pack: Protecting plants to safeguard our future

A CORDIS Results Pack showcases some of the cutting-edge projects at the forefront of research and innovation activities addressing plant healthRead more

I2connect – connecting advisors to boost innovation

“The i2connect project will strengthen the skills of advisors to encourage and support interactive innovation in the farm and forestry sectors"Read more

The fight to save Europe’s olive trees from disease

Article from Horizon - the EU research & innovation magazineRead more

Satellite technologies to improve agriculture and reduce environmental impact

For young farmers, young academics and young professionals below the age of 32 working on new innovations which use satellite systemsRead more

Become an evaluator for Horizon 2020

The European Commission and its Research Executive Agency are particularly looking for experts in multi-actor approaches , with public or private sector experience.Read more

Satellite navigation in everyday life

Competition for the development of market driven applications based on satellite navigation technologiesRead more

2020 LIFE calls for proposals

Funding opportunities from the LIFE programmeRead more

EIP-AGRI activities related to plant health

Plant health is vital for agriculture, environment, landscape, and biodiversity. EU rules and actions on plant health aim to protect crops, fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamentals and forests from harmful pests...Read more

Interested in becoming the next BBI JU evaluator?

BBI JU is looking for experts to evaluate the 2020 Call for proposals. If you are interested in becoming the next BBI JU evaluator, apply before 14 April 2020.Read more

European response to the outbreak of COVID-19

The European Commission is coordinating a common European response to the outbreak of COVID-19. The European Commission is mobilising all the means at their disposal to fight the spread of...Read more

Latest info from the SALSA project

SALSA is a Horizon 2020 project on the role of small farms and small food businesses in meeting the sustainable food and nutrition security (FNS) challengeRead more

Inspirational ideas: Foraging pigs

Carl Sheard is an organic pig farmer in France. He is experimenting with a system of outdoor fattening using various combinations of forage crops.Read more

VIDEO Non-chemical weed management in arable cropping systems

EIP-AGRI challenge: Non-chemical weed management in arable cropping systems Video of AGRI Challenge: Non-chemical weed management in arable cropping systemsRead more

Photo competition: International Year of Plant Health

Submit photos that illustrate your idea of healthy or unhealthy plants. Prizes available!Read more

Inspirational ideas: European goji berries

An Operational Group in Portugal has started work to find out the best production processes and climatic conditions for growing goji berries.Read more

Report about non-chemical weed management in arable cropping systems

Weeds threaten crop yield and quality. Developing and promoting non-chemical weed management techniques can help reduce the risks linked to the use of herbicides which can impact non-target organisms, the...Read more

Workshop call: Towards carbon neutral agriculture

Call for expression of interest (DEADLINE EXTENDED): We are looking for farmers and other participants with experience in projects and practices contributing to reducing the carbon footprint of the agricultural sector.Read more

Research needs from practice report

Farmers and foresters may sometimes feel that research does not meet their needs. Defining “research needs from practice” can help solve this, by facilitating dialogue between researchers and those that...Read more

BBI JU info day

The Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking will take place on 22 April in Brussels to present the 2020 call for proposalsRead more

EIT FOOD Business Creation opportunities

EIT Food is looking for early stage agrifood startups from Southern and Eastern Europe to join the Innovation Prizes competitionRead more

Agri-Innovation summit 2019 - report

The Agri-Innovation summit 2019 took place on 25-26 June 2019 in Lisieux, Normandy - France. The event was dedicated to the contribution of EIP-AGRI for the transition to agroecology. It...Read more

Interactive brochure on short food supply chains

A new online interactive brochure has been developed by SKIN Horizon 2020 Thematic Network on short food supply chains. It summarises all of the main findings on subjects such as...Read more

A new guide “Using eco-schemes in the new CAP”

IFOAM EU’s new guide ‘Using Eco-schemes in the new CAP’ provides support to all those involved in programming processes of the CAP Strategic PlansRead more

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