Horizon Europe SMetRI Project: Deciphering the role of sterol metabolism in plant-rhizobiome interactions and their effects on plant performance Project Rising global temperatures are making tomato cultivation difficult, as heat negatively affects their growth and quality. High temperatures reduce fruit production, so finding ways to breed heat-resistant tomato varieties is crucial. The key may lie in …
Horizon Europe BioBIVE Project: Biodegradable delivery systems for the control of plant pathogens in horticultural crops using bioactive agents Project Today, pathogens in horticultural crops represent an agricultural challenge due to the use of chemical pesticides, which significantly harm the environment. Therefore, bio-based solutions appear to be an appropriate response to reduce the use of synthetic …
H2020 SPRINT Project: Sustainable Transition in Plant Protection: A Global Health Approach Project The EU's Farm to Fork Strategy aims to reduce overall use and risk of chemical pesticides by 50% and the use of more hazardous pesticides by 50% by 2030. This is the first time that a quantified pesticide reduction target has been set at EU level. The …
H2020 FREEMYCO Project: A novel pre-harvest biocontrol method to eliminate mycotoxin contamination in the agri-food sector Project Mycotoxins produced by fungi growing on cereal crops pose a persistent threat to human health, with no effective and sustainable solution currently available. Aflatoxin produced by Aspergillus species poses a particular threat. The FREEMYCO project has …
H2020 EcoStack Project: Stacking ecosystem services: mechanisms and interactions for optimal crop protection, improved pollination, and productivity Project EcoStack will provide European farmers with the knowledge and tools needed to maximize ecosystem services for crop production, while minimizing the environmental impact of agriculture and ensuring its profitability. These objectives will be achieved by …
H2020 EMPHASIS Project: Effective Management of Pests and Noxious Alien Species: Integrated Solutions Project H2020 EMPHASIS Project: Effective Management of Pests and Noxious Alien Species: Integrated Solutions …
H2020 AE4EU Project: Agroecology for Europe Project Agroecology is emerging as a one-way path for the development of sustainable agricultural and food systems in Europe. However, despite considerable efforts, full implementation remains limited. The EU-funded AE4EU project will contribute to research and …
H2020 BIOVALUE Project: Agent-based simulation tool from fork to farm that increases biodiversity in the agri-food value chain Project The EU-funded BIOVALUE project will employ a bottom-up approach to develop the BIOVALUE tool, a dynamic and customizable tool for analyzing biodiversity in the agri-food value chain. Researchers will use it to introduce, model, evaluate, improve, produce, …
H2020 GO-GRASS Project: Grass-based circular business models for rural agri-food value chains Project Grasslands are important for land use in Europe, covering more than a third of Europe's agricultural land. Furthermore, they are diverse in terms of management, yield, and biodiversity value, providing fodder and other key resources for the European …
Horizon Europe AGRO4AGRI Project: Promoting the advanced use of agrochemicals for sustainable agriculture Project Agrochemicals encompass a range of chemicals, such as fertilizers, plant biostimulants, and agricultural pesticides, used to improve crop yields by providing essential nutrients and mitigate diseases and weeds in agriculture. Despite these benefits, the …
Congressional Office C includes interesting agricultural issues in its public vote for one of its three upcoming reports News story The Spanish Congress of Deputies has opened a public vote for citizens to choose the topic of one of the three "C Reports" that the Office of Science and Technology (Office C) will prepare and present in 2026. Participation is open until February 23, 2026 …
CULTIVA 2026 returns to irrigated land in the province of Huesca Event Connecting Innovation, Technology and Agriculture The CULTIVA 2026 Conference will be held on May 13th and 14th in Grañén-Albero Bajo , Huesca, on an irrigated farm . This event is the annual meeting point for farmers, technicians, researchers, and …
The CSIC is organizing a conference on sustainable soil management: Multisoil Participatory Conference Event The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has organized a practical workshop focused on the health and sustainable management of agricultural soil, aimed especially at farmers, cooperatives, and professionals in the sector. The event, entitled …
GO-LINOMAR is organizing a workshop at CEBAS-CSIC in conjunction with the European project Salty Symphonies. Event The LINOMAR Operational Group (Obtaining biostimulants formulated from seaweed extracts obtained from waters contaminated by nitrates) will hold a workshop on February 17, 2026 at CEBAS-CSIC (Murcia) , as part of its dissemination activities and search …
SIEX (Information System for Agricultural Holdings) Hubs, Platforms and networks The Agricultural Holdings Information System (SIEX) will pursue interoperability between the different sources of information available from the agricultural, livestock and forestry …
