Darko Jancheski

The Green Growth Platform organized the regional event “Digital Technologies in Sustainable Food Systems”

GGP and AGFT have jointly organized the regional event “Digital Technologies in Sustainable Food Systems” in Skopje, North Macedonia. This outreach event presented an excellent way to gather relevant representatives from different stakeholders’ groups: policy makers, public institutions, academia-universities, faculties and institutes, technology providers, food companies, consultants, farmers, NGOs, donors, and EU projects, and to discuss important aspects of sustainability and circularity in agriculture and food industry as well as to highlight the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation and use of smart technologies in these areas.

Carbonica project representatives, Prof. George Zalidis, i-Bec from Greece, Prof. Verica Ilieva, UGD and Blagoja Mukanov, AGFT from North Macedonia participated in the Round table 1: Readiness of the agri-food sector in the Balkan region to support technological (digital) transition for sustainability, moderated by Prof. Biljana Balabamova, UGD from North Macedonia. The Round table 2: Transforming the Agri-Food Systems – EU vs Balkan (Multi stakeholder perception and approach) was moderated by Prof. Emilija Arsov, Dean at the Faculty of Agriculture, UGD from North Macedonia where guest speakers were experts from Croatia, Slovenia and North Macedonia. Carbonica was also presented in the Synergy hour dedicated to EU projects.

 

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Darko Jancheski

CARBONICA at “Days for young researchers from the faculty of agriculture” – University of Goce Delchev Shtip

Green Growth Platform attended the CARBONICA project workshop organized by the University of Goce Delchev Shtip titled “Science and practice: current state of the real conditions”. This workshop was part of the “Days for young researchers from the faculty of agriculture” event which includes a student conference, workshops and several networking events targeted at young students and scientists from the field of agriculture.

The workshop presented the main goals of the project along with the main tasks and activities encompassed in the working packages and the consortium of organizations responsible for the project implementation. Furthermore, there was a session dedicated to the basic principles and application of carbon farming and carbon farming technologies.

Finally, a tech session held by AgFutura technologies, the local consortium coordinator, explained the piloting and experiment related field activities and future steps in the project realization.

Darko Jancheski

Project Ploutos – Semiannual Newsletter No 5

Project PLOUTOS semiannual Newsletter No. 5 is now available.
Stay up to date with all the news regarding this EU project.

The agri-food system is facing a major turning point. New data sharing technologies developed within PLOUTOS could revolutionize the way we produce and consume food, leading to a more sustainable future.

  • The End is just the Start of a New Chapter

This is the final PLOUTOS Newsletter.
Here you’ll find all the latest progress and updates of the project.

PLOUTOS aimed to create opportunities to rebalance the agri-food value chains, leading to a more environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable systems.

The progress achieved demonstrates the commitment and dedication of the PLOUTOS consortium towards creating a more sustainable agri-food system. We are very happy to be part of this project that had a real impact on agri-food value chains!

  • New Data Sharing Architecture for Agri-food System

The agri-food system is facing a major turning point. New data sharing technologies developed within PLOUTOS could revolutionize the way we produce and consume food, leading to a more sustainable future.

  • With the finish line in sight

The pieces of the puzzle are finally coming together! Experts from different disciplines and actors within the agri-food supply chain, reconvened to exchange knowledge, experiences and best practices and create the final set of Policy Recommendations for the modern agri-food value chains.

Learn more by clicking HERE.

  • Refinement of the Sustainable Innovation Framework

The PLOUTOS Sustainable Innovation Framework (SIF) is a process that helps organizations to identify, develop, and implement sustainable innovations. The SIF is a cyclical framework, meaning that the organization can return to any of the stages at any time. This flexibility allows the organization to adapt the framework to its specific needs. The framework consists of five phases (two new stages have been added recently) which are presented and briefly explained below.

  • Updates from our Sister Projects #H2020FoodSis

               – LOWINFOOD is having an impact
               – FOODRUS e-learning course
               – FAIRCHAIN online course

  • The work doesn’t stop here

One of the most important challenges we face is the lack of access to data. Data is essential for developing accurate and actionable information that can help farmers make better decisions.

That’s why we need the next generation of innovators to step up and use their skills to collect and analyze data. With access to data, we can create digital solutions that are truly transformative for agriculture.

Access the complete newsletter through the following LINK.

Darko Jancheski

Project Ploutos – Semiannual Newsletter No 4

Ploutos newsletter

Project Ploutos semiannual Newsletter No. 4 is now available.
Stay up to date with all the news regarding this EU project.

In this edition you can find lots of new reading materials on topics such as Sustainable Food Supply Chains and The framework to Future Proof life. You can also read about the success stories concerning sustainable agriculture from all around the EU. Innovation in this field is also covered.

Make sure you check out what this newsletter has to offer. Some of the topics include:

  • How farmers in Greece increased their profit through sustainable innovation

Their production costs were decreased by 32 – 39% in just 2 years. Learn how this small cooperative of Greek farmers reduced their inputs by using the gaiasense Smart Farming system.

  • Success stories from our project

– Pilot 2: Here’s what parametric insurance can do for farmers

– Pilot 10: How carbon credits can lead to sustainable farming

– Pilot 4: An IT platform in Spain connects everyone involved

– Pilot 6: How selective spraying improves soil health

  • Unlocking the innovation potential

We aim to create a virtual space where practical knowledge is generated to last. The Ploutos Innovation Academy (PIA) is a virtual space where mutual knowledge exchanges around sustainability-oriented innovations (SOIs) take place. Experts from different disciplines and actors within the agrifood supply chain, who are engaged in the implementation of Sustainable Innovation Pilots (SIPs), participate in these exchanges. Additionally, actors within the agri-food supply chain, involved in different SIPs, also exchange experiences and best practices to help cope with common challenges.

  • Transforming EU agriculture

The most accredited source of free agricultural knowledge (Wikifarmer) collaborates with Ploutos! The result is an informative article that explores the ways in which gaiasense SF can manage pest control and ensure a healthy crop.

You can find all these topics, as well as many more interesting scientific readings just by clicking the link: https://preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webview/279199/78089959255312228

Make sure you also visit the official Project Ploutos website: https://ploutos-h2020.eu/