Partners

A consortium of  24 partners, from a range of technical areas, representing the different stakeholders of Living Labs, dedicated to advancing soil health and ensuring a sustainable future.

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EIT Food South
Spain

European hub driving agri-food innovation through multi-stakeholder ecosystems. EIT Food is a Knowledge Innovation Community (KIC) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), financed under Horizon Europe. As the world’s largest and most dynamic food innovation community, EIT Food is building a future-fit food system that produces healthy and sustainable food for all. EIT Food brings all players together (industries, startups, universities and research centres) to guide and accelerate the innovation process that will transform the food system.

Role in the project

Project coordinator and Leader of WP3 on the Coimplementation and macro-analysis of Carbon Farming Practices (CFPs) and WP8 on Sustainable Project Management and Coordination.

EIT Food South
Spain

Description:

European hub driving agri-food innovation through multi-stakeholder ecosystems. EIT Food is a Knowledge Innovation Community (KIC) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), financed under Horizon Europe. As the world’s largest and most dynamic food innovation community, EIT Food is building a future-fit food system that produces healthy and sustainable food for all. EIT Food brings all players together (industries, startups, universities and research centres) to guide and accelerate the innovation process that will transform the food system.

Role:

Project coordinator and Leader of WP3 on the Coimplementation and macro-analysis of Carbon Farming Practices (CFPs) and WP8 on Sustainable Project Management and Coordination.

Instituto Tecnologico Agrario De Castilla Y Leon
Spain

Regional research and technology organisation (RTO) working in close connections with farmers, end-users and other agri-food stakeholders to promote innovation and technological development in the agricultural sector and processing industries. It is involved in research and development, quality certification, and infrastructure development initiatives.

Role in the project

Co-leader of the Iberian Living Lab.

Instituto Tecnologico Agrario De Castilla Y Leon
Spain

Description:

Regional research and technology organisation (RTO) working in close connections with farmers, end-users and other agri-food stakeholders to promote innovation and technological development in the agricultural sector and processing industries. It is involved in research and development, quality certification, and infrastructure development initiatives.

Role:

Co-leader of the Iberian Living Lab.

Food4Sustainability - Associação para a Inovação no Alimento Sustentável
Portugal

Non-profit organization dedicated to innovative and sustainable food production, working with a broad network of agri-food stakeholders in Portugal, including policymakers, eager to establish partnerships, disseminate knowledge, and drive the implementation of policies based on local farmers’ needs.

Role in the project

Co-leader of the Iberian Living Lab.

Food4Sustainability - Associação para a Inovação no Alimento Sustentável
Portugal

Description:

Non-profit organization dedicated to innovative and sustainable food production, working with a broad network of agri-food stakeholders in Portugal, including policymakers, eager to establish partnerships, disseminate knowledge, and drive the implementation of policies based on local farmers’ needs.

Role:

Co-leader of the Iberian Living Lab.

Agri Sud Ouest Innovation (ASOI)
France

Non-profit innovation cluster of innovation for ecology smart agrifood chains. Agri Sud-Ouest Innovation brings together most of the economic, political, research and training players in the South-West’s agriculture and agri-food sector.

Role in the project

Leader of the Southern France Living Lab.

Agri Sud Ouest Innovation (ASOI)
France

Description:

Non-profit innovation cluster of innovation for ecology smart agrifood chains. Agri Sud-Ouest Innovation brings together most of the economic, political, research and training players in the South-West’s agriculture and agri-food sector.

Role:

Leader of the Southern France Living Lab.

Universita Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore (UNICATT)
Italy

University with more than 20 years of experience in EU projects, coordination of a robust platform of farmers, researchers, and other stakeholders committed to carbon farming, and soil physico-chemical and biological analyses.

Role in the project

Leader of Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab (in Italy) and Leader of WP2 on Co-development of Carbon Farming Practices (CFPs) and cross-fertilisation between Living Labs

Universita Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore (UNICATT)
Italy

Description:

University with more than 20 years of experience in EU projects, coordination of a robust platform of farmers, researchers, and other stakeholders committed to carbon farming, and soil physico-chemical and biological analyses.

Role:

Leader of Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab (in Italy) and Leader of WP2 on Co-development of Carbon Farming Practices (CFPs) and cross-fertilisation between Living Labs

Geoponiko Panepistimion Athinon / Agricultural University of Athens
Greece

University of agricultural sciences with extensive experience in EU projects with a focus on monitoring systems for GHG emissions and climate variables in crops.

Role in the project

Leader of Greek Living Lab and Leader of WP5 on Knowledge Transfer and Cooperation outside The Living Lab

Geoponiko Panepistimion Athinon / Agricultural University of Athens
Greece

Description:

University of agricultural sciences with extensive experience in EU projects with a focus on monitoring systems for GHG emissions and climate variables in crops.

Role:

Leader of Greek Living Lab and Leader of WP5 on Knowledge Transfer and Cooperation outside The Living Lab

Galilee Research Institute (MIGAL)
Israel

Local authority of the Upper Galilee region with close relationships with farmers in the area, and capabilities for decision-making and public engagement. Supporting regulations, policies and environmental planning.

Role in the project

Leader of the Upper and West Galilee Living Lab and Leader of the WP1 on Co-design of Carbon Farming Living Labs structure and participatory approach

Galilee Research Institute (MIGAL)
Israel

Description:

Local authority of the Upper Galilee region with close relationships with farmers in the area, and capabilities for decision-making and public engagement. Supporting regulations, policies and environmental planning.

Role:

Leader of the Upper and West Galilee Living Lab and Leader of the WP1 on Co-design of Carbon Farming Living Labs structure and participatory approach

Instituto Vasco de Investigacion y Desarrollo Agrario (NEIKER)
Spain

NEIKER is a public research company with strong expertise in edaphology and soil health, as well as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of agricultural activities. NEIKER also participates in ongoing EU-projects on soil health monitoring (AI4SOILHEALTH) and carbon farming (LIFE CARBON FARMING).

Role in the project

Transversal partner and Leader of WP4 on Monitoring Carbon Sequestration and Impact Assessment of Living Labs

Instituto Vasco de Investigacion y Desarrollo Agrario (NEIKER)
Spain

Description:

NEIKER is a public research company with strong expertise in edaphology and soil health, as well as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of agricultural activities. NEIKER also participates in ongoing EU-projects on soil health monitoring (AI4SOILHEALTH) and carbon farming (LIFE CARBON FARMING).

Role:

Transversal partner and Leader of WP4 on Monitoring Carbon Sequestration and Impact Assessment of Living Labs

CarbonChange
Italy

Spin-off of the Università degli Studi di Milano with a well-rounded expertise on monitoring and modelling of CFSs and crop variables, performing calculations using software services based on ARMOSA model. The team of CarbonChange is composed of experienced agronomists, soil scientists and software engineers and developers.

Role in the project

Transversal partner leading the modelling of future trends of carbon sequestrations under WP4

CarbonChange
Italy

Description:

Spin-off of the Università degli Studi di Milano with a well-rounded expertise on monitoring and modelling of CFSs and crop variables, performing calculations using software services based on ARMOSA model. The team of CarbonChange is composed of experienced agronomists, soil scientists and software engineers and developers.

Role:

Transversal partner leading the modelling of future trends of carbon sequestrations under WP4

BGI
Portugal

BGI is a world-class and venture builder, equipping innovators from all over the world with the right knowledge, tools and networks to succeed, creating a more sustainable and innovative world for all. Agrifood is a leading vertical for BGI, and Ecosystem building and stakeholders engagement a core area of work for our teams

Role in the project

Transversal partner and Leader of WP7 on Communication, dissemination and stakeholder monitoring

BGI
Portugal

Description:

BGI is a world-class and venture builder, equipping innovators from all over the world with the right knowledge, tools and networks to succeed, creating a more sustainable and innovative world for all. Agrifood is a leading vertical for BGI, and Ecosystem building and stakeholders engagement a core area of work for our teams

Role:

Transversal partner and Leader of WP7 on Communication, dissemination and stakeholder monitoring

Climate Farmers
Germany

SME with expertise on targeted business models with a certified carbon certificate programme and expertise on MRV techniques relevant for certification processes. Ability to provide insurance to farmers, trade of carbon sequestration certificates, and consultancy for land investors.

Role in the project

Transversal partner and Leader of WP6 on Exploitation of CFPs and long-term sustainability of Living Labs

Climate Farmers
Germany

Description:

SME with expertise on targeted business models with a certified carbon certificate programme and expertise on MRV techniques relevant for certification processes. Ability to provide insurance to farmers, trade of carbon sequestration certificates, and consultancy for land investors.

Role:

Transversal partner and Leader of WP6 on Exploitation of CFPs and long-term sustainability of Living Labs

Danone
France

Global leading company in the dairy and food industry with a broad network of farmers across the EU and strong connections to agri-food stakeholders. Capacity to test solutions and business models, and to develop a practical use case with integration to the value chain.

Role in the project

Farmers connection for the Southern France Living Lab and Leader of a commercial case study and market analysis under WP6

Danone
France

Description:

Global leading company in the dairy and food industry with a broad network of farmers across the EU and strong connections to agri-food stakeholders. Capacity to test solutions and business models, and to develop a practical use case with integration to the value chain.

Role:

Farmers connection for the Southern France Living Lab and Leader of a commercial case study and market analysis under WP6

Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior De Investigaciones Cientificas (CSIC)
Spain

Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) giving scientific support for agri-food policies in Spain. It coordinates the overall Spanish participation in European Join Program on Soil (EJP SOIL) focused on climate-smart sustainable management of agricultural soils, and technical coordinator of the national programme for the impact assessment of CAP National Strategic Plan.

Role in the project

Transversal partner leading the cross-fertilisation activities between LILAS4SOILS Living Labs (WP2) and with other EU initiatives (WP5)

Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior De Investigaciones Cientificas (CSIC)
Spain

Description:

Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) giving scientific support for agri-food policies in Spain. It coordinates the overall Spanish participation in European Join Program on Soil (EJP SOIL) focused on climate-smart sustainable management of agricultural soils, and technical coordinator of the national programme for the impact assessment of CAP National Strategic Plan.

Role:

Transversal partner leading the cross-fertilisation activities between LILAS4SOILS Living Labs (WP2) and with other EU initiatives (WP5)

Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária (INIAV)
Portugal

Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) involved in scientific research to promote effective agri-food policies, with connection to national and regional authorities, high experience in agricultural soil monitoring and currently participating in EU projects also related to soil carbon sequestration.

Role in the project

Academia and research connection in the Iberian Living Lab and leading on the identification of macro-environmental barriers and opportunities for implementation of carbon farming practical solutions under WP2

Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária (INIAV)
Portugal

Description:

Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) involved in scientific research to promote effective agri-food policies, with connection to national and regional authorities, high experience in agricultural soil monitoring and currently participating in EU projects also related to soil carbon sequestration.

Role:

Academia and research connection in the Iberian Living Lab and leading on the identification of macro-environmental barriers and opportunities for implementation of carbon farming practical solutions under WP2

American Farm School Post Secondary Educational and Training Association (PCAFS)
Greece

Research and educational organisation linking industry and academia, able to design and test CFPs and develop trainings to disseminate knowledge across Living Labs. Demo-sites provider, with available remote sensing equipment for crops and soils, analytical labs, sensors and other monitoring systems for GHG emissions.

Role in the project

Academia and research connection in the Greek Living Lab, leading on the macro-analysis of the implemented CFPs under WP3

American Farm School Post Secondary Educational and Training Association (PCAFS)
Greece

Description:

Research and educational organisation linking industry and academia, able to design and test CFPs and develop trainings to disseminate knowledge across Living Labs. Demo-sites provider, with available remote sensing equipment for crops and soils, analytical labs, sensors and other monitoring systems for GHG emissions.

Role:

Academia and research connection in the Greek Living Lab, leading on the macro-analysis of the implemented CFPs under WP3

Agrarias de Castilla y Leon
Spain

Association of Agri-Food Cooperatives acting as representative body of the agricultural sector in the region, giving technical advice, advocating for the interests of the more than 190 associated cooperatives and organising regional events and projects.

Role in the project

Farmers connection for the Iberian Living Lab

Agrarias de Castilla y Leon
Spain

Description:

Association of Agri-Food Cooperatives acting as representative body of the agricultural sector in the region, giving technical advice, advocating for the interests of the more than 190 associated cooperatives and organising regional events and projects.

Role:

Farmers connection for the Iberian Living Lab

BIOSPHERES
France

SME specialized in regenerative agriculture with consultancy and expertise in research & development activities to train and support the development of skills and empowerment of farmers, technicians, and managers.

Role in the project

Farmers connection for Southern France Living Lab and leading the identification of Lighthouses for demonstration activities under WP3

BIOSPHERES
France

Description:

SME specialized in regenerative agriculture with consultancy and expertise in research & development activities to train and support the development of skills and empowerment of farmers, technicians, and managers.

Role:

Farmers connection for Southern France Living Lab and leading the identification of Lighthouses for demonstration activities under WP3

Confagricoltura Veneto
Italy

Agricultural organization gathering and representing farming companies, protecting farmers and businesses at a national and regional level, offering consultations between social partners and the Government.

Role in the project

Farmers connection for the Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab.

Confagricoltura Veneto
Italy

Description:

Agricultural organization gathering and representing farming companies, protecting farmers and businesses at a national and regional level, offering consultations between social partners and the Government.

Role:

Farmers connection for the Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab.

National Association of Agricultural Cooperatives (ETHEAS)
Greece

National association of agricultural cooperatives in Greece, promoting collaboration and knowledge transfer among members and abroad, and ensuring the application of internationally standardized methods for quality assurance (ISO).

Role in the project

Farmers connection for the Greek Living Lab.

National Association of Agricultural Cooperatives (ETHEAS)
Greece

Description:

National association of agricultural cooperatives in Greece, promoting collaboration and knowledge transfer among members and abroad, and ensuring the application of internationally standardized methods for quality assurance (ISO).

Role:

Farmers connection for the Greek Living Lab.

International Agriculture Cooperative Society (GRANOT)
Israel

Israel largest agricultural cooperative with over 3800 ha of diverse crops and livestock, with strong research activity in the field of soil microbiome, impact of agricultural practices on crops and transfer of agricultural products to markets.

Role in the project

Farmers connection for the Upper and West Galilee Living Lab

International Agriculture Cooperative Society (GRANOT)
Israel

Description:

Israel largest agricultural cooperative with over 3800 ha of diverse crops and livestock, with strong research activity in the field of soil microbiome, impact of agricultural practices on crops and transfer of agricultural products to markets.

Role:

Farmers connection for the Upper and West Galilee Living Lab

Ente Regionale per i Servizi all' Agricultura e alle Foreste (ERSAF)
Italy

Agricultural public responsible for carrying out technical and promotional activities for the development and innovation of the agricultural and forestry sectors. It is responsible for the regional soil information system and participant in EU, national, regional projects.

Role in the project

Regional authority partner for Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab and leader of the evaluation of lessons learnt and business model development under WP6.

Ente Regionale per i Servizi all' Agricultura e alle Foreste (ERSAF)
Italy

Description:

Agricultural public responsible for carrying out technical and promotional activities for the development and innovation of the agricultural and forestry sectors. It is responsible for the regional soil information system and participant in EU, national, regional projects.

Role:

Regional authority partner for Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab and leader of the evaluation of lessons learnt and business model development under WP6.

Perifereia Stereas Elladas/ Region of Central Greece (RoCG)
Greece

Public authority with close relationships with farmers and capacity for decision-making. Authorized Regional Advisor for Innovation, New Technologies and Digital Governance. Deputy Governor for Agriculture & Rural Development.

Role in the project

Regional authority partner for the Greek Living Lab

Perifereia Stereas Elladas/ Region of Central Greece (RoCG)
Greece

Description:

Public authority with close relationships with farmers and capacity for decision-making. Authorized Regional Advisor for Innovation, New Technologies and Digital Governance. Deputy Governor for Agriculture & Rural Development.

Role:

Regional authority partner for the Greek Living Lab

Upper Galilee Regional Council
Israel

Local authority of the Upper Galilee region with close relationship with farmers in the area, and capabilities for decision-making and public engagement. Supporting regulations, policies and environmental planning.

Role in the project

Regional authority for the Upper and West Galilee Living Lab

Upper Galilee Regional Council
Israel

Description:

Local authority of the Upper Galilee region with close relationship with farmers in the area, and capabilities for decision-making and public engagement. Supporting regulations, policies and environmental planning.

Role:

Regional authority for the Upper and West Galilee Living Lab

European Conservation Agriculture Federation
Belguim

Not-for-profit organization focused on conservation agriculture, bringing together 19 national associations of farmers to promote the adoption of best practices through training and technical workshops

Role in the project

Transversal partner leading the policy advocacy and uptake of CFPs under WP5

European Conservation Agriculture Federation
Belguim

Description:

Not-for-profit organization focused on conservation agriculture, bringing together 19 national associations of farmers to promote the adoption of best practices through training and technical workshops

Role:

Transversal partner leading the policy advocacy and uptake of CFPs under WP5

EIT Food South
Spain
EIT Food South
Spain

Description:

European hub driving agri-food innovation through multi-stakeholder ecosystems. EIT Food is a Knowledge Innovation Community (KIC) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), financed under Horizon Europe. As the world’s largest and most dynamic food innovation community, EIT Food is building a future-fit food system that produces healthy and sustainable food for all. EIT Food brings all players together (industries, startups, universities and research centres) to guide and accelerate the innovation process that will transform the food system.

Role:

Project coordinator and Leader of WP3 on the Coimplementation and macro-analysis of Carbon Farming Practices (CFPs) and WP8 on Sustainable Project Management and Coordination.

Instituto Tecnologico Agrario De Castilla Y Leon
Spain
Instituto Tecnologico Agrario De Castilla Y Leon
Spain

Description:

Regional research and technology organisation (RTO) working in close connections with farmers, end-users and other agri-food stakeholders to promote innovation and technological development in the agricultural sector and processing industries. It is involved in research and development, quality certification, and infrastructure development initiatives.

Role:

Co-leader of the Iberian Living Lab.

Food4Sustainability - Associação para a Inovação no Alimento Sustentável
Portugal
Food4Sustainability - Associação para a Inovação no Alimento Sustentável
Portugal

Description:

Non-profit organization dedicated to innovative and sustainable food production, working with a broad network of agri-food stakeholders in Portugal, including policymakers, eager to establish partnerships, disseminate knowledge, and drive the implementation of policies based on local farmers’ needs.

Role:

Co-leader of the Iberian Living Lab.

Agri Sud Ouest Innovation (ASOI)
France
Agri Sud Ouest Innovation (ASOI)
France

Description:

Non-profit innovation cluster of innovation for ecology smart agrifood chains. Agri Sud-Ouest Innovation brings together most of the economic, political, research and training players in the South-West’s agriculture and agri-food sector.

Role:

Leader of the Southern France Living Lab.

Universita Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore (UNICATT)
Italy
Universita Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore (UNICATT)
Italy

Description:

University with more than 20 years of experience in EU projects, coordination of a robust platform of farmers, researchers, and other stakeholders committed to carbon farming, and soil physico-chemical and biological analyses.

Role:

Leader of Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab (in Italy) and Leader of WP2 on Co-development of Carbon Farming Practices (CFPs) and cross-fertilisation between Living Labs

Geoponiko Panepistimion Athinon / Agricultural University of Athens
Greece
Geoponiko Panepistimion Athinon / Agricultural University of Athens
Greece

Description:

University of agricultural sciences with extensive experience in EU projects with a focus on monitoring systems for GHG emissions and climate variables in crops.

Role:

Leader of Greek Living Lab and Leader of WP5 on Knowledge Transfer and Cooperation outside The Living Lab

Galilee Research Institute (MIGAL)
Israel
Galilee Research Institute (MIGAL)
Israel

Description:

Local authority of the Upper Galilee region with close relationships with farmers in the area, and capabilities for decision-making and public engagement. Supporting regulations, policies and environmental planning.

Role:

Leader of the Upper and West Galilee Living Lab and Leader of the WP1 on Co-design of Carbon Farming Living Labs structure and participatory approach

Instituto Vasco de Investigacion y Desarrollo Agrario (NEIKER)
Spain
Instituto Vasco de Investigacion y Desarrollo Agrario (NEIKER)
Spain

Description:

NEIKER is a public research company with strong expertise in edaphology and soil health, as well as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of agricultural activities. NEIKER also participates in ongoing EU-projects on soil health monitoring (AI4SOILHEALTH) and carbon farming (LIFE CARBON FARMING).

Role:

Transversal partner and Leader of WP4 on Monitoring Carbon Sequestration and Impact Assessment of Living Labs

CarbonChange
Italy
CarbonChange
Italy

Description:

Spin-off of the Università degli Studi di Milano with a well-rounded expertise on monitoring and modelling of CFSs and crop variables, performing calculations using software services based on ARMOSA model. The team of CarbonChange is composed of experienced agronomists, soil scientists and software engineers and developers.

Role:

Transversal partner leading the modelling of future trends of carbon sequestrations under WP4

BGI
Portugal
BGI
Portugal

Description:

BGI is a world-class and venture builder, equipping innovators from all over the world with the right knowledge, tools and networks to succeed, creating a more sustainable and innovative world for all. Agrifood is a leading vertical for BGI, and Ecosystem building and stakeholders engagement a core area of work for our teams

Role:

Transversal partner and Leader of WP7 on Communication, dissemination and stakeholder monitoring

Climate Farmers
Germany
Climate Farmers
Germany

Description:

SME with expertise on targeted business models with a certified carbon certificate programme and expertise on MRV techniques relevant for certification processes. Ability to provide insurance to farmers, trade of carbon sequestration certificates, and consultancy for land investors.

Role:

Transversal partner and Leader of WP6 on Exploitation of CFPs and long-term sustainability of Living Labs

Danone
France
Danone
France

Description:

Global leading company in the dairy and food industry with a broad network of farmers across the EU and strong connections to agri-food stakeholders. Capacity to test solutions and business models, and to develop a practical use case with integration to the value chain.

Role:

Farmers connection for the Southern France Living Lab and Leader of a commercial case study and market analysis under WP6

Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior De Investigaciones Cientificas (CSIC)
Spain
Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior De Investigaciones Cientificas (CSIC)
Spain

Description:

Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) giving scientific support for agri-food policies in Spain. It coordinates the overall Spanish participation in European Join Program on Soil (EJP SOIL) focused on climate-smart sustainable management of agricultural soils, and technical coordinator of the national programme for the impact assessment of CAP National Strategic Plan.

Role:

Transversal partner leading the cross-fertilisation activities between LILAS4SOILS Living Labs (WP2) and with other EU initiatives (WP5)

Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária (INIAV)
Portugal
Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária (INIAV)
Portugal

Description:

Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) involved in scientific research to promote effective agri-food policies, with connection to national and regional authorities, high experience in agricultural soil monitoring and currently participating in EU projects also related to soil carbon sequestration.

Role:

Academia and research connection in the Iberian Living Lab and leading on the identification of macro-environmental barriers and opportunities for implementation of carbon farming practical solutions under WP2

American Farm School Post Secondary Educational and Training Association (PCAFS)
Greece
American Farm School Post Secondary Educational and Training Association (PCAFS)
Greece

Description:

Research and educational organisation linking industry and academia, able to design and test CFPs and develop trainings to disseminate knowledge across Living Labs. Demo-sites provider, with available remote sensing equipment for crops and soils, analytical labs, sensors and other monitoring systems for GHG emissions.

Role:

Academia and research connection in the Greek Living Lab, leading on the macro-analysis of the implemented CFPs under WP3

Agrarias de Castilla y Leon
Spain
Agrarias de Castilla y Leon
Spain

Description:

Association of Agri-Food Cooperatives acting as representative body of the agricultural sector in the region, giving technical advice, advocating for the interests of the more than 190 associated cooperatives and organising regional events and projects.

Role:

Farmers connection for the Iberian Living Lab

BIOSPHERES
France
BIOSPHERES
France

Description:

SME specialized in regenerative agriculture with consultancy and expertise in research & development activities to train and support the development of skills and empowerment of farmers, technicians, and managers.

Role:

Farmers connection for Southern France Living Lab and leading the identification of Lighthouses for demonstration activities under WP3

Confagricoltura Veneto
Italy
Confagricoltura Veneto
Italy

Description:

Agricultural organization gathering and representing farming companies, protecting farmers and businesses at a national and regional level, offering consultations between social partners and the Government.

Role:

Farmers connection for the Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab.

National Association of Agricultural Cooperatives (ETHEAS)
Greece
National Association of Agricultural Cooperatives (ETHEAS)
Greece

Description:

National association of agricultural cooperatives in Greece, promoting collaboration and knowledge transfer among members and abroad, and ensuring the application of internationally standardized methods for quality assurance (ISO).

Role:

Farmers connection for the Greek Living Lab.

International Agriculture Cooperative Society (GRANOT)
Israel
International Agriculture Cooperative Society (GRANOT)
Israel

Description:

Israel largest agricultural cooperative with over 3800 ha of diverse crops and livestock, with strong research activity in the field of soil microbiome, impact of agricultural practices on crops and transfer of agricultural products to markets.

Role:

Farmers connection for the Upper and West Galilee Living Lab

Ente Regionale per i Servizi all' Agricultura e alle Foreste (ERSAF)
Italy
Ente Regionale per i Servizi all' Agricultura e alle Foreste (ERSAF)
Italy

Description:

Agricultural public responsible for carrying out technical and promotional activities for the development and innovation of the agricultural and forestry sectors. It is responsible for the regional soil information system and participant in EU, national, regional projects.

Role:

Regional authority partner for Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab and leader of the evaluation of lessons learnt and business model development under WP6.

Perifereia Stereas Elladas/ Region of Central Greece (RoCG)
Greece
Perifereia Stereas Elladas/ Region of Central Greece (RoCG)
Greece

Description:

Public authority with close relationships with farmers and capacity for decision-making. Authorized Regional Advisor for Innovation, New Technologies and Digital Governance. Deputy Governor for Agriculture & Rural Development.

Role:

Regional authority partner for the Greek Living Lab

Upper Galilee Regional Council
Israel
Upper Galilee Regional Council
Israel

Description:

Local authority of the Upper Galilee region with close relationship with farmers in the area, and capabilities for decision-making and public engagement. Supporting regulations, policies and environmental planning.

Role:

Regional authority for the Upper and West Galilee Living Lab

European Conservation Agriculture Federation
Belguim
European Conservation Agriculture Federation
Belguim

Description:

Not-for-profit organization focused on conservation agriculture, bringing together 19 national associations of farmers to promote the adoption of best practices through training and technical workshops

Role:

Transversal partner leading the policy advocacy and uptake of CFPs under WP5

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