Precision farming in crop and livestock production

Photo: ATB

Successful start

Participants of the D4AgEcol-kick off at ATB (Photo: Schwierz/ATB)

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

Cookies

We use cookies. Some are required to offer you the best possible content and functions while others help us to anonymously analyze access to our website. (Matomo) Privacy policy

Required required

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the proper functioning of the website. This category only includes cookies that ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Cookie Duration Description
PHPSESSID Session Stores your current session with reference to PHP applications, ensuring that all features of the site can be displayed properly. The cookie is deleted when the browser is closed.
bakery 24 hours Stores your cookie preferences.
fe_typo_user Session Is used to identify a session ID when logging into the TYPO3 frontend.
__Secure-typo3nonce_xxx Session Security-related. For internal use by TYPO3.
Analytics

With cookies in this category, we learn from visitors' behavior on our website and can make relevant information even more accessible.

Cookie Duration Description
_pk_id.xxx 13 months Matomo - User ID (for anonymous statistical analysis of visitor traffic; determines which user is being tracked)
_pk_ses.xxx 30 minutes Matomo - Session ID (for anonymous statistical analysis of visitor traffic; determines which session is being tracked)