Euractiv Est. 1min 22-11-2021 (updated: 01-12-2021 ) What kind of projects does this Horizon Europe programme entail for the agriculture sector, and what impact will this have? [SHUTTERSTOCK] Euractiv is part of the Trust Project >>> Languages: Français | DeutschPrint Email Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram With a budget of €95.5 billion for 2021-2027, Horizon Europe is the largest multiannual budget for an EU research programme, with a 30% increase compared to the previous budget framework, excluding the participation of UK beneficiaries. Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment are among the priority areas earmarked for the new programme. What kind of projects does this entail for the agriculture sector, and what impact will this have? This EURACTIV Special Report, in collaboration with EURACTIV’s partner EFE Agro, takes a look at what is on the ‘horizon’ for the agrifood sector when it comes to the research programme. Download PDF Horizon Europe opens new doors to fund rural digitalisation News | Agrifood 22-11-2021 Est. 4minThe European Union's main research programme, Horizon Europe, opens new ways to reinforce rural digitalisation and technologies in the agri-food business through international projects and funds beyond those already earmarked in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). NEWBIE on the block: How support networks can encourage farming debutants News | Agrifood 24-11-2021 Est. 5minThe lack of young farmers remains a major challenge for the agrifood world. EURACTIV takes a look at a new project exploring how newcomers can be supported in establishing resilient and sustainable farm businesses across Europe. Reinforced Horizon budget for 2022 is good news for agrifood News | Agrifood 26-11-2021 Est. 5minThe European Parliament approved the 2022 budget, giving the EU's research programme a €100 million boost, much to the relief of agricultural stakeholders, who previously warned of the impact a cut in funding would have for the sector’s sustainability goals. EU earmarks €320 million for soil health research to contribute to carbon removal News | Agrifood 29-11-2021 Est. 4minThe European Union is stepping up efforts on soil health research with the announcement of a new Horizon Europe mission, which will also provide key funding for the promotion of carbon farming. Research centres act as ‘matchmakers’ to modernise Spanish agriculture News | Agrifood 30-11-2021 Est. 4minFrom matching farms with tech start-ups to pairing vegetable producers with school canteens and families, new EU research programmes are playing matchmaker to spur innovation and reinforce agriculture modernisation in Spain. EFE Agro reports.
