14/10/2021

LIVESEED and OK-Net EcoFeed highlighted to be EU-funded research projects demonstrating potential of more sustainable alternatives

The EU Green Deal and its related Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies identified agroecology and organic farming as one of the sustainable farming practices that can help achieve the strategies’ targets.

The EU has funded several research projects dedicated to advancing agroecological research under its Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, Horizon 2020. These projects are contributing to an increased understanding of the practical implementation of ecological and low-input farming practices, along with their environmental, climate and social benefits.

Two projects coordinated by IFOAM Organics Europe, LIVESEED and OK-Net EcoFeed, were selected in the CORDIS’ Agroecology Results pack. LIVESEED boosted organic seed production and plant breeding, while OK-Net EcoFeed helped organic farmers move toward 100% organic and local feed. Both projects can contribute to reaching the Farm to Fork target of at least 25% of EU farmland under organic production by 2030.

The CORDIS’ Agroecology Results Pack provides useful knowledge for:

Key results of LIVESEED and OK-Net EcoFeed, such as the systems-based breeding concept, the EU router database for organic seed, the ration-planning tool for pigs and poultry, and the Organic Farm Knowledge Platform were showcased and made available in 6 languages.

Read more on the CORDIS website or the project website:
LIVESEED: Cordis Results Pack; project website
OK-Net EcoFeed: Cordis Results Pack; project website

LIVESEED has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 727230 and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation under contract number 17.00090. This communication only reflects the author’s view. The Research Executive Agency is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information provided.

OK-Net EcoFeed has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 773911. This communication only reflects the author’s view. The Research Executive Agency is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information provided.

 
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