Acronimo
CoolFarmLab
Abstract
Agroecology offers a holistic pathway to make agri-food systems more sustainable, resilient and resource-efficient by applying ecological principles, enhancing biodiversity and reducing chemical inputs. CoolFarmLab supports this transition through crop diversification, site-adapted varieties, rotations, natural pest control, beneficial microorganisms and bio-based inputs. The project will compare agroecological and conventional systems, assess soil fertility and resilience, and promote circular resource use. Training and co-creation will involve farmers, researchers and stakeholders, while Living Labs will test solutions in real farming contexts. Aligned with the European Green Deal, CoolFarmLab aims to inform policy, improve rural livelihoods and accelerate sustainable agriculture.
Responsabile di progetto
Luigimaria Vittorio Borruso
Corresponsabile
Tanja Mimmo
Team di progetto
Andrea Ferrari, Maria Landolfi, Oussama Bouaicha, Raphael Tiziani
Partner esterni di progetto
Università degli Studi della Basilicata, Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale "Amedeo Avogadro", Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Universitat de Lleida
Principali Ambiti di Ricerca
Agricultural Sciences
Sito web del progetto
Tipologia di finanziamento
EU Partnerships / EU Partnerships
Inizio e fine progetto
1 apr 2025
30 mar 2028