Applied research & innovation

Projects and programmes

We take part in Rural Development Programme measures and European research programmes. Below are some representative projects and actions.

Orchard sprayer applying plant protection between rows of trees

Measure 2.1 & Intervention P3-78.2

Advisory services

Farm management advisory services and farm relief services.

Ladybird on a vine leaf — a beneficial predator in integrated pest management

Measure 10.1.08 & Intervention P3-70-1.3.2

Agri-environmental and Climate Measures

Action 10.1.08 — “Implementation of the mating disruption method for microlepidoptera (Konfuzio)”.

Group of agronomists inspecting an orchard together

Measure 16 & Intervention P3-77-3.1

Cooperation and Innovation

Projects focus on the development of the agricultural sector, supporting the coordination and integration of supply chains, optimising product quality with particular emphasis on agri-food products, and strengthening organic farming.

UNISECO · Horizon 2020

European research projects

We take part in the development and implementation of European research projects, contributing to the application, evaluation and dissemination of innovative practices. Through our participation in projects such as UNISECO (Horizon 2020), we bring innovation from research to the field and build partnerships with leading academic and research institutions, supporting proposal design, the piloting of solutions and the link between scientific knowledge and production.

EIP-AGRI

EIP-AGRI Focus Groups

Focus Groups are thematic expert groups convened at European level to shape policy recommendations and research priorities, and to strengthen the link between research and farming practice. Our participation is part of our active role as an innovation broker, helping to carry knowledge from the field into policy-making and into the design of new programmes at central level.