Agri Tech

Fomento de la innovación conjunta dentro y fuera del sector agrario

Fostering co-innovation in the agricultural sector and beyond

The EU-backed PREMIERE consortium is streamlining the project proposal process by reinforcing the multi-actor approach The environmental, economic and social challenges facing the agricultural sector today call for a completely new approach that reflects the complexity of current times and leads to more readily applicable solutions. Achieving a high level of innovation requires pooling diverse…
Food systems can lead the way to net zero, if we act now

Food systems can lead the way to net zero, if we act now

The World Economic Forum's 'Bold Actions for Food' event featured an expert panel from the public and private sector The food and agriculture sector can lead the world on the path to net zero, despite facing uncertainty, but it must be on the agenda at COP27 - and we have to act now. This was…
A GMV-led consortium drives research into the application of AI in the agrifood production chain

A GMV-led consortium drives research into the application of AI in the agrifood production chain

The AgrarIA project is set to investigate the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to the agricultural production value chain to enable an efficient, productive and sustainable transformation of the sector. The consortium of 24 public-private organizations led by GMV within the framework of the Digital Spain Agenda 2025 and the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, is…
Using Historical Data to Design and Optimize Non-Target Terrestrial Plant Testing

Using Historical Data to Design and Optimize Non-Target Terrestrial Plant Testing

Assessing the sensitivity of common plant species from historical data   Non-target terrestrial plant (NTTP) studies are used to assess the potential effects of crop protection agrochemicals, known as plant protection products (PPP), on seedling emergence and vegetative vigor grown under controlled greenhouse conditions. Seedling emergence studies assess the exposure effects on germination and growth in accordance with…
Farmed seafood is a climate smart form of agriculture

Farmed seafood is a climate smart form of agriculture

NOAA Fisheries shares some of the work it is doing to ensure aquaculture has a positive impact on environmental, social, economic development The United States boasts some of the largest and most sustainable fisheries in the world. Regulated by a number of federal, state, and local laws, seafood production in the US plays a vital…
Agroecology, a solution to world food system’s failure

Agroecology, a solution to world food system’s failure

Transformative actions need to be taken in a way that will ‘address a complex set of interconnected objectives encompassing economic, social and environmental dimensions On 15 May the world celebrates the International Day of Families. This year its focus is on new technologies, their role in sustainable development, and in particular their importance for the wellbeing…