On September 6, the stakeholders of the just launched project 'D4AgEcol - Digitalisation for Agroecology' met for a first work meeting at ATB. Over the next few years, the researchers from seven countries will be addressing issues related to the transformation of agriculture towards agroecology. Can digitalization be an enabler for agroecological farming systems in Europe? And what are the drivers, barriers and risks of digital technologies?
The aim of 'D4AgEcol - Digitalisation for Agroecology' is to demonstrate the potential of digitalisation as an enabler for agro-ecological farming systems in Europe to innovate together. The central task is to conduct a holistic assessment of digital tools and technologies, based on agro-ecological indicators, economic framework conditions and user response analysis. Drivers, barriers and risks of digital technologies for a transformation towards agroecology will be identified. The results of this analysis will contribute to national and European roadmaps for agroecology and will highlight the need for adapted policies and an agenda for technology research and innovation. With partners from seven countries, the project covers a wide range of pedoclimatic zones in Europe.
The project 'D4AgEcol - Digitalisation for Agroecology' is funded by the European Union (EU) under Horizon Europe (HORIZON-CL6-2021-FARM2FORK-01-03 - Digitalisation as an enabler of agroecological farming systems). Partners in the project are universities and research institutions, associations and companies: Leibniz Center for Agricultural Landscape Research e.V. (ZALF), Bayerische Landesanstalt für Landwirtschaft (LfL), German Agricultural Society (DLG), Center for Technology Research and Innovation Ltd CETRI, Cyprus, União da Floresta Mediterrânica, Portugal, Natural Resources Institute Finland, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna, Pessl Instruments GmbH, Austria, Kobenhavens Universitet, Denmark, Harper Adams University College, UK, Agricultural University of Athens. The ATB is coordinating the project.
Project coordination ATB:
Andreas Meyer-Aurich
Friederike Schwierz