Descrizione del progetto
Far crescere una rete per i coltivatori di frutta biologica dell’UE
L’agricoltura biologica è un settore in rapida crescita dell’agricoltura europea, ma l’aumento delle importazioni dai paesi extra UE rende difficile essere competitivi. Alcuni coltivatori di frutta biologica stanno affrontando la sfida tramite l’elaborazione di strategie per mantenere bassi i prezzi. Il problema è che i metodi utilizzati, così come le conoscenze acquisite, sono conosciuti a livello locale e raramente condivisi tra i coltivatori dell’Unione. Il progetto BIOFRUITNET, finanziato dall’UE, creerà una rete volta a raccogliere e sintetizzare le tecniche locali e scientifiche esistenti sul miglioramento dei sistemi di coltivazione biologica della frutta. L’obiettivo generale del progetto è rendere le conoscenze sulle migliori pratiche ampiamente disponibili agli agricoltori dell’UE. La piattaforma innovativa rafforzerà la competitività dell’Unione nel settore dell’agricoltura biologica.
Obiettivo
The EU is the leading region for the production of organic fruits, with a rapidly expanding production and a demand for organic products which grows every year. However, at the same time, the amount and value of organic imports from outside the EU is increasing. For organic fruit farmers in the EU this poses a challenge to succeed in an increasingly competitive market. In addition, organic fruit growing is a very demanding farming activity. This is because, the sector faces specific problems that cannot be solved using conventional approaches based on the use of synthetics substances. As organic fruit growers cannot rely on synthetic inputs, many of them have, on a local level, developed competitive strategies to improve plant health. Moreover, there is considerable research on improving organic fruit growing systems. The problem, however, is that this knowledge is not easily accessible to farmers all over Europe and remains either locally known or only available in the scientific sphere.
The sector is in need of a network focused on organic fruit production that bridges the gap between science and practice and makes locally found solutions available to other fruit growers in Europe. Therefore, the specific objectives of BioFruitNet are: 1) Collect and synthesize existing knowledge ready for practise, 2) Create a stable European innovation network, 3) Strengthen established networks, 4) Widely distribute solutions, 5) Extend the Organic Farm Knowledge Platform. To achieve these objectives, we will first carry a thorough mapping exercise to find relevant networks at national level in partner countries and beyond (WP1). Then, compile all existing practical and scientific knowledge relevant to organic fruit farmers (WP2) and select the best practices (WP3). We will then focus on adapting and translating all best practices in an easy-to-understand format like practice abstracts (WP4) and disseminate the information through high impact channels (WP5).
Campo scientifico
Programma(i)
- H2020-EU.3.2. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research, and the bioeconomy Main Programme
- H2020-EU.3.2.1.1. - Increasing production efficiency and coping with climate change, while ensuring sustainability and resilience
- H2020-EU.3.2.1.3. - Empowerment of rural areas, support to policies and rural innovation
- H2020-EU.3.2.2.3. - A sustainable and competitive agri-food industry
- H2020-EU.3.2.4.1. - Fostering the bio-economy for bio-based industries
- H2020-EU.3.2.1.4. - Sustainable forestry
- H2020-EU.3.2.1.2. - Providing ecosystems services and public goods
Meccanismo di finanziamento
CSA - Coordination and support actionCoordinatore
82166 Munchen
Germania
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