CLAAS’ Post

🌍 Meet Our Lead Partner: The Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (MAICh) CIHEAM! 🌿 As one of the four prestigious Agronomic Institutes of the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), MAICh is part of an incredible global effort spanning 13 countries. They are promoting regional cooperation and sustainable development through innovative education, training, and research. At the heart of this work is the Department of Sustainable Agriculture (SA), which is not only building resilient, sustainable farming systems but also driving digital transformation in rural areas. By enhancing digital infrastructure and services, we aim to bridge the rural-urban digital divide and provide greater access to opportunities for all. 🙌 Meet the amazing team behind this initiative: 🔹 Dr. Ioannis Livieratos 🔹 Dr. Carolyn Owen 🔹 Adamantia Kokkinaki 🔹 Eleftherios Fakotakis 🔹 Artemisia Lioni 🔹 Eleni Stamataki #RuralDevelopment #DigitalTransformation #SustainableAgriculture #CIHEAM #MAICh #DigitalRural #RegionalCooperation #Education #Research #Crete #Sustainability#InterregEurope

🌱 A “mother-baby” Participatory Technology Selection Approach 🌍 🤝 WHAT? This approach involves a collaborative process where a central technology, the "mother," guides the selection and adaptation of complementary technologies, the "babies," fostering community engagement and sustainable technological solutions, in this case specifically in agriculture. 🤝 UPSCALE's latest study identifies best practices for PPT in legume intercropping, determining effective push-pull compositions for diverse crops, developing accessible PPT systems for smallholder farmers, assessing economic and environmental benefits, and promoting PPT through extension and training programs. 🔗 Let's connect, collaborate, and cultivate change on https://lnkd.in/eHZgnqXQ #Innovation #FoodSecurity #Agriculture #UPSCALE ------------ ICIPE - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) GmbH Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF) Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology KALRO FARMING Maseno University Food for the Hungry, Inc. Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board InoSens doo University of KwaZulu-Natal Lund University SLU - Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet - SLU University of Zurich tanzania agricultural research institute National Agricultural Research Organisation - NARO Uganda International Institute for Sustainable Development The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg University of Giessen

We have one of our experienced agronomists Cesario Fugareu joining us from South Africa at the #CommodityClassic2024! He'll be at 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗛 𝟳𝟯𝟰𝟱 to answer any questions you have about our newest product technologies! #CommodityClassic2024 #greenchemisty #biologicals #agriculture #biologicaltechnologies #agtech #agriculturalinnovation #agriculturalsustainability #agriculturaltechnology #agtechnology #agriculturalscience #agriculturalproducts

📚 New UPSCALE publication Maseno University, as partner on the UPSCALE project made a recent review of scholarly literature and insights from MACs under UPSCALE reveals that MAC involvement in the maize value chain has achieved crucial milestones. Mapping and tracing PPT maize produce, along with certification and Eco-labeling, are enhancing product distinction and quality. 🌍 There are challenges such as the need for governments to ease Desmodium seed transfer, waive duties, and establish common protocols on Desmodium Quality Declared Seed (QDS) systems. These steps are essential for fostering PPT maize's widespread success. 🔗Read more on: https://lnkd.in/eGP-qzut We would be happy to answer any questions you have 🐛🌾 ----------- #agriculturalextension #pushpulltechnology #EastAfrica #UPSCALE #EU #sustainableagriculture #farmers #innovation ----------- ICIPE - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) GmbH Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF) Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) KALRO FARMING Maseno University Food for the Hungry, Inc. Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board InoSens doo University of KwaZulu-Natal Lund University SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences University of Zurich tanzania agricultural research institute TARI National Agricultural Research Organisation - NARO Uganda Institute for Sustainable Development The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg University of Giessen

🚜 "Be an AgriCOOLtor!" is the inspiring message of the new campaign promoting #agricultural #studies, launched by Moldova's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry. 🤝 Helvetas Moldova/OPTIM Project proudly supports this initiative. Over the past five years, the OPTIM Project has been dedicated to creating opportunities that provide comprehensive insights into agriculture, empowering over 400 students, farmers, and entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge needed to advance #modern agriculture. 📑 The OPTIM Project boasts a portfolio of valuable partnerships, including collaborations with the Faculty of Agricultural, Forestry and Environmental Sciences, the UTM e-AgriMBA program, training programs for managers and entrepreneurs (Camera de Comert si Industrie a Republicii Moldova , digital literacy courses in agriculture for students (iFarms - smart farming solutions), and hands-on experiences in laboratories and greenhouses (VITROHUB Moldova and Association #AgroOguz). 🎯 These initiatives equip future professionals with the essential skills to thrive in the market and contribute to the growth of Moldova’s agricultural sector. 📚 Dive into the exciting world of agriculture and become part of a dynamic and innovative industry! 🎯 Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Helvetas, Vladimir Bolea, Universitatea Agrară de Stat din Moldova, #agriculture #education #Moldova #AgriCOOLtor #learningopportunities

Via @CIFOR-ICRAF: The transitions to #agroecology should be context-specific, as countries and regions have distinctive visions for the future of agriculture and #foodsystems. This paper assesses how different policies can affect incentives for agroecology. Get a copy: buff.ly/3B2Hu30

We are pleased to invite you to attend The 3rd International Laâyoune Forum on Biosaline and Arid Land Agriculture, which will take place in #Morocco from May 20 to 22, 2025. This event will bring together #experts and #stakeholders in the field of #agriculture to discuss key #challenges and #innovations in #saline and #arid #land agriculture. The forum will feature the following sessions: 1. Salinity problem: Global state of the art 2. Salinity mapping and characterization 3. Crop responses to salinity and water stress 4. Breeding and genetic improvement of crops under marginal environments 5. Agricultural water management in marginal environments 6. Agricultural use of soil amendments, fertilization, and microbial associations 7. Best cropping practices to cope with abiotic stress 8. Crop valorization and value chain development 9. Food-water-energy nexus in marginal environments 10. Climate change and sustainability aspects 11. Socio-economic and policy aspects related to agriculture in saline and arid regions I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Organizing Committee for allowing me to be part of the Scientific Committee for this significant event. UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia UCAM HiTech UCAM-Innova We encourage all interested parties to join us for this important event, which aims to promote #sustainableagricultural practices in #challengingenvironments. Abdelaziz HIRICH UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Jose A Hernandez Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura (CEBAS - CSIC) SUSTAIN COST Action Pim van Tongeren Katarzyna (Kate) Negacz

RESCUENETS Project Update 🌱🌍 Today, at the Putignano plant of Arrigoni Spa, we held an update meeting for the national research project funded by PNRR, 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑪𝑼𝑬𝑵𝑬𝑻𝑺 – 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝑵𝑬𝑻𝑺. This project aims to explore and propose new solutions for the efficient use of agrotextiles to protect and actively stimulate crops, with particular attention to their interactions with rain. During the meeting, we focused on the expected general and implementation objectives, outlining the direction of the planned activities. 🌾💧 The meeting was attended by: - Prof. Eng. Pietro Picuno and researcher Dr. Roberto Puglisi - Università della Basilicata - Prof. Eng. Sergio Castellano - Università di Foggia - Prof. Eng. Ileana Blanco - Università del Salento - Engineer Marco Lippolis, senior researchers at Arrigoni Spa - Paolo Arrigoni - CEO of Arrigoni Spa - Prof. Eng. Giuseppe Starace - responsible for the research activities of the Arrigoni Spa group Stay tuned for further updates! #ArrigoniSpa #RESCUENETS #Agrotextiles #Research #Innovation #Agriculture #PNRR

We are excited to share our latest publication on the spatial and temporal patterns of agricultural frontiers! 🌱   Unveiling the frontiers: Historical expansion and modern implications of agricultural land use in Denmark   The research has been headed by Nele Lohrum, in collaboration with Signe Normand, Tommy Dalgaard & Morten Graversgaard, and have studied the transformation of agricultural land use in Denmark during the 19th century, uncovering significant trends and shifts in cropland, grazing land and livestock density🔍 Their findings offer insights into the mechanisms driving agricultural expansion and intensification, and the study provides a historical perspective that can inform and guide landscape development toward an environmentally and societally more desirable and sustainable direction 🌍   Check out the full paper for a better understanding of how historical agricultural practices can inform and shape sustainable future practices:  https://lnkd.in/dtJD39gC     #Ecology #Agroecology #SustainableLandscapes #LandUse #LandscapeDevelopment #Agriculture #Research #Sustainability #SpatialAnalysis #Agroecology #HistoricalData

🌟 Next up in our #MeetOurPartners series comes CTIFL ! 🌍 Created in 1952, the Interprofessional Technical Centre for Fruits and Vegetables (CTIFL) is the reference in applied research for the fruit and vegetable sector, from production to distribution. Their main mission is to help professionals meet the challenges of sustainable production and consumer satisfaction in a constantly changing, increasingly competitive and demanding context. Their priority is to have a positive impact on the sector through actions. Their five research centres carry out experimentation and research programs on the issues identified in the sector and provide technically and economically viable solutions. 🏷️ Within 4Growth, CTIFL are leading the agricultural observatory in France. 💼 Learn more about the 4Growth consortium here: https://lnkd.in/dQ5yg_X7 🔍 Discover more about CTIFL here: https://www.ctifl.fr/en/ #4Growth #HorizonEurope #agriculture #forestry #data #digital European Research Executive Agency (REA) | Wageningen University & Research | Evenflow | Agricultural University of Athens | Foodscale Hub | Le Europe | Future Impacts Consulting | ILVO (Instituut voor Landbouw, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek) | Vizzuality | INTIA  | CTIFL  | VTT | AgriFood Lithuania | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)