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Our Operational Group studies the optimization of different methods of extracting bee venom. Within their scope of work, they also study and optimize different methods for preserving bee venom to safeguard and protect its properties and thus obtain a …

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The main project activity of this Operational Group consists of designing a fertilization plan with variable dosages for three years, based on data obtained from the performance monitors installed on the harvester monitors. The goal is to use existing …

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Improve farm profitability through a system of profitability indicators, comparative evaluation of farms, and exploration of new ways to compare animals based on their profitability and environmental sustainability. Obtain results for reporting at the …

Bio-based fertilizers (BBF) will play an increasingly important role in future food production. Optimizing the use of nutrient-rich side streams, such as manure and sewage sludge, as BBF in agriculture can reduce Europe's dependence on imported …

Growing two or more crops in close proximity allows for greater yields on a given plot. This intercropping practice is also more sustainable than traditional cropping systems. For example, intercropping promotes biodiversity, optimizes land use, and …

The European Green Deal calls for effective governance among agricultural knowledge and innovation system (AKI) actors, particularly advisors. These advisors must be integrated into Member States' AKIs, stay up-to-date on science and technology, and …

Adapting to climate change and building climate resilience in Europe have become crucial in the current context of global warming. The EU-funded P2R project will empower more than 100 regions and communities across Europe to co-design visions for a …

Pruning is essential for growing high-value crops, such as olive groves and vineyards, but it is labor-intensive and expensive. The EU-funded AgRimate project seeks to transform this practice by introducing an innovative and scalable solution tailored to …

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Reducing greenhouse gas emissions: Adopting renewable energy sources and efficient technologies leads to a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions. Promoting clean energy: Reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting clean energy generation. Promoting …

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Determination and selection of Iberian pork co-products and by-products with potential use for different purposes. Analysis of the main existing technologies and their application for each by-product and purpose. Technical, economic and environmental …

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This project aims to become a new paradigm for the fight against Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in the hydraulic infrastructure sector (and particularly in irrigation systems). To this end, it is planned to obtain an image database with markings of the …

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Both grape and olive cultivation are subject to very strict European legislation regarding the description, registration, and recognition of each variety grown. The project is being developed in sparsely populated and difficult-to-reach areas of northern …

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Irrigated crops in Spain represent 22% of the total cultivated area, a figure that has steadily increased since 2017. Drip and sprinkler irrigation systems have allowed producers to have more comprehensive control over the resources they consume, although …

Your extra virgin olive oil could be counterfeit. It could have been diluted with low-quality oil and chemically refined, or with oil that will be spoiled by the time it reaches the consumer. The counterfeit olive oil business in the European Union has …

Global population growth means farmers around the world need to increase agricultural production. However, pests remain a problem. EU scientists are moving away from current methods, such as chemical insecticides and genetically modified crops, which are …