Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area - PRIMA

Overview: FARMING.Agro-Ecosystems - Developing sustainable and productive agro-ecosystems

FARMING.Adaptation - FARMING.Develop Systems


Project Officer: Fabrice Dentressangle, Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area - PRIMA

Team members: 190
Partner organizations: 135

Budget
EUR : 24.663.647

Projects: 16

  Atlas
    
  Outcomes and Impact
    
Outcomes and Impact Type Indicators View
Improve sustainable food production systems development outcome 0
Increase farmer's income, also including other possible agricultural-linked income sources and ensure transparency and fair pricing structure along the value chain development outcome 0
Promote access to work for young farmers and women development outcome 0
Enable access to markets, i.e., ensure access of local producers to distribution channels and markets, providing the general population with healthy and sustainable products development outcome 0
Improve sustainable food producion systems with efficient use of natural resources and with eco-friendly processes with low GHG emission research outcome 0
Reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses and potentially valorising the waste left research outcome 0
Training of new Researchers, thus increasing the essential specialised scientists on sustainable crop production and protection development outcome 0
Establishment of stakeholder networks within and across countries, thus promoting effective knowledge exchange and collaboration in the Mediterranean area development outcome 0
Publications in peer review journals and international conferences thus enhancing the knoweldge base for sustainable crop production and protection research outcome 0
increased understanding of the complex interactions that occur at the farm scale among trophic levels (microbe-crop-pest-beneficial organisms), thus enhancing the knowledge needed for a sustainable management of agroecological applications research outcome 0
Identification of tomato/eggplant/pepper local varieties (landraces) that are resistant to (a) salt and nitrogen-limiting stresses and (b) pests, thus new tools will be available for sustainable crop production research outcome 0
Characterization and testing soil microbes that boost plant growth and defenses, thus new tools will be available for sustainable crop production research outcome 0
Identification of Wild Mediterranean plants that attract natural enemies and pollinators, thus new tools will be available for sustainable crop production. research outcome 0
Online platform to inform farmers about the risks associated with pesticide use, the alternative eco-friendly solutions to pesticides and the risk farmers might face in the future in relation to climate change and extreme climate events. development outcome 0
E1.More efficient use of natural resources and better climate change adaptation. Local crop varieties with increased resistances to droughts and extreme weather; Microbial and chemical biostimulants that increase nutrient efficiencies and drought resistances; Agronomical practices to increase soil water holding capacity ↓ 25% average use of irrigation water ↓ 40% average use of N and P fertilizers research outcome 1
E2.Improved economic and social resilience of Mediterranean smallholder farming systems to climate change. With full-cost/value accounting, the value of local natural capital (ecosystem services) will be revealed in terms of higher small-farms’ resistance towards climate variability and costs’ reduction due to lower payments for insurances and compensations. At the social level, the increased efficiency will release time for the improvement of family relationships and the personal development of women.↓30% cost for insurance fees and compensations against climate events ↑50% efficiency and available time for the family and the personal development of women development outcome 2
E3.Contribution to zero waste farming system. Local biomasses are recycled as soil amendments and not wasted; Leaching of N to groundwater is reduced by using N-fixing microorganisms; Pesticides is pollution is reduced by employing crop varieties resistant to pests and microorganisms with ↓ 60% reduction of wasted useful biomasses ↓ 30% of N leached to groundwater ↓ 50% of pesticides applied. research outcome 3
E4.Increased income of the farmers from biodiversity use,improved techniques and products certification. The substitution of conventional methods (e.g. agrochemicals) by eco-based methods, combined with full-cost/value accounting, will increase small farms’ income, while the monetization of the PEF performance at all production stages -“from farm to fork”- will attract significant financial capital to small-farms for further improvements. ↑ 50% of small-farms’ income ↑65% PEF performance compared to conventional agriculture ↑75% capital investment due to ↑PEF. development outcome 1
E5.Engaged Youth, Empowered women Special attention will be paid to the involvement of female stakeholders, stimulate networking and participation of women to dissemination events, courses and workshops. Moreover, participation to these events will be promoted among youth. Training courses will aim to involve researchers, MSc and PhD students to develop and enhance the multifaceted training of young scientists. This will also help on the integration of project results into curriculums of university participants. ↑ 20% or more of women’s and ↑ 30% or more of youth (< 30 years old) participation in courses and workshops. development outcome 2
E6.Encouraged consumption of food produced using more sustainable practices Open discussions during the demonstration workshops (T6.3) will promote consumption of food produced using more sustainable practices. It will also be promoted through promotional and information materials, as well as social media. Expected 40 participants from local communities (citizens) in the open discussions in the frame of the demonstration workshops. development outcome 1
E7.Reduction of greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions from soils. The adoption of no-tillage practices and the soil application of humified organic matter, strongly foreseen in SIRAM as 2 main pillars, are known to reduce GHG emissions ↓ 30% of GHG research outcome 1
E8.Increase of structural and functional biodiversity of agricultural soils. Sustainable agriculture practices adopted in SIRAM (beneficial microorganisms, no-tillage, cover crops, applied biomasses) will result in an increased soil biodiversity and enrichment of beneficial microorganisms ↑ in soil bacterial and fungal diversity indexes ↑ of OTUs with beneficial traits. research outcome 2
E9.Understaning of plants induced systemic resistance (ISR) processes SIRAM will carry out advanced omics studies to assess the gene expression and metabolomics response of plants exposed to ISR-eliciting microorganisms >20 metabolites discovered >40 genes expressed 1 process described. research outcome 2
E10.Valorizaton of local biodiversity SIRAM will isolate, characterize and apply bacterial and fungal strains with stimulation and defence abilities, and plants with resistance towards abiotic stresses >100 new beneficial strains discovered >10 genomes sequenced >10 resistant crop varieties tested. research outcome 3
Number of innovations in farming systems developed enabling sustainable and efficient agriculture and food systems research outcome 0
Enable access to markets, i.e. ensure access of local producers to distribution channels and markets, providing the general population with healthy and sustainable products research outcome 0
Increase the income of the farmers, also including other possible agricultural-linked income sources and ensure transparency and a fair pricing structure along the value chain development outcome 0
Promote access to the work of young farmers and women research outcome 0
Improve sustainable food production systems with efficient use of natural resources and with eco-friendly processes with low GHG emission research outcome 0
Reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses and potentially valorising the waste left development outcome 0
olive residues biochar efficiency in removing polyphenols form olive mill wastewaters research outcome 0
sustainability of olive stone and husk pyrolysis research outcome 0
effect of polyphenols added char from olive residues in goats and sheep diet research outcome 0
sustainability of mixed crop-animal farming research outcome 0
Preliminary Design of an olive residues biochar producing unit development outcome 0
Business plans for olive mills, feed manufacturers and farmers development outcome 0
Animal feed formulas development outcome 0
Development, test and validation of novel low cost and low energy urban decentralized wastewater treatments aimed at enhanced renewable water supply research outcome 0
Study of the impact of wastewater treatments in plants/crops performance through modern -omics tools research outcome 0
Evaluation of the local biodiversity and co-benefits. research outcome 0
Promotion of environment respectful practices like pest management by biofertilizers such as Trichoderma sp., including knowledge transfer for their practical implementation. research outcome 0
Safety evaluation related to the proposed approaches, including monitoring of emerging pollutants, in water soil and produced crops. research outcome 0
Development of general management models able to simulate local and decentralized agro-ecological practices in several scenarios. research outcome 0
Optimization of implemented approach in terms of techno-economic analysis, environmental impact and local feasibility research outcome 0
Local promotion of the proposed solutions both in terms of acceptability but also to increase their economic value research outcome 0
Database on apple and pear germplasm development outcome 0
Technical guide describing the design, set up and management of the new agroecosystem development outcome 0
Know-How on the possible transfer of the DREAM approach to other crops research outcome 0
Report on agroecosystem management and agronomical, and productive performance. development outcome 0
Database for fruit specialized metabolites of apple and pear fruits from ancient and modern varieties development outcome 0
Know-How on the socio-economic and environmental impact of the DREAM alternative agroecosystems research outcome 0
Positioning paper with policy recommendations development outcome 0
Know-How on the consumers' attitudes towards high quality and diverse products. research outcome 0
Innovative, ad-hoc marketing strategies for the DREAM products research outcome 0
Sustainable feeding systems based on spontaneous halophytes and a maximal contribution of local feed resources research outcome 0
Sustainable feeding systems based on spontaneous halophytes and a maximal contribution of local feed resources research outcome 0
Preservation and better valorization of local breeds adapted to harsh conditions (salinity, dry and high temperature) research outcome 0
Best practices for welfare and health management research outcome 0
Meat/milk with higher sensorial and nutritional quality research outcome 0
Meat/milk Labelling and developing innovative market opportunities development outcome 0
Identification of natural compounds from the halophytes having antibacterial, antiparasitic effects research outcome 0
Promotion of meat/milk produced using sustainable and agro-ecological practices development outcome 0
Improving farmers income by reducing cost, improvement of performances by adapting best practices for feeding, health, and welfare management and producing a higher quality research outcome 0
The employment of young people and women in this sector can be enhanced since the activity is sustainable development outcome 0
Shepherds with a sustainable income will not have to migrate to other regions development outcome 0
New biofertilizer/s for controlling soil-borne fungal pathogens and increasing the Alpha acid content in hops research outcome 0
New bio-pesticide/s based on aromatic plants or priming molecules research outcome 0
Resistant varieties to adapt against climate change adverse effects research outcome 0
Sustainability Assessment indicators and a digital web-based tool. development outcome 0
Novel Crop management strategies development outcome 0
Test Outcome research outcome 0
Optimisation of land resources exploitation, while ensuring sustainable land management, and presence the diversity of wild pollinators research outcome 0
Ensure pollinations services provision considering landscape characteristics, weather and climate research outcome 0
Validated tools and models for the holistics assessment of honey bee health and productivity research outcome 0
Development of new models able to predict honey bee colony health and colony development as well as pollination services development outcome 0
Assessment of honey bee productivity in relation to colony density research outcome 0
Development of new precision apiculture tools for accurate and continuous data collection on honey bee health and productivity development outcome 0
Describe the proper beekeeping management practises in different environments to minimise colony losses. research outcome 0
Ensure continuous information flow from the research group to the producers development outcome 0
MiDiVine project will generate and integrate heterogeneous datasets (genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, Life Cycle Inventories and ampelography) describing genotypes, phenotypes and the environment in different Mediterranean areas research outcome 0
Understanding the genetic, physiological and molecular bases of grapevine adaptation to abiotic stress and resistance to fungal diseases and develop new protection strategies through multi-factorial approaches, based mainly on use and management of functional microbial biodiversity research outcome 0
Understanding the relationship between the acquisition of tolerance/resistance triggered by functional microbiome and the expression of plant immunity under fluctuating environmental conditions. research outcome 0
Integration of functional microbial biodiversity into technical itineraries of farming systems of different geographical locations involved in grape production in Mediterranean countries. This will provide a good source for adaptation of grape cultivars and management practices to changing climate. development outcome 0
Strengthening the sustainability of production systems through reduction of chemical inputs, while minimizing environmental impact, improving water use efficiency and preserving biodiversity development outcome 0
Adaptation of biocontrol strategies to different terroir of Mediterranean environment and improving management of typical products and rural development. development outcome 0
Transfer of knowledge and tools (new protocols for defining threats to plant’s health and monitoring early stress responses, diagnostic methods, etc) among partners development outcome 0
The achievement of an economically and environmentally sustainable agroecosystem should combine optimal use efficiency of natural resources, lower external inputs, increased biodiversity and production stability that collectively sustain crop resilience, crop profitability and optimisation of water use efficiency under climate change, all would result in reduction of grape production costs. development outcome 0
Improving product quality, food security, transition to a biobased economy, knowledge to support for decision making process and increase of competitiveness through innovations are also pivotal for progress in societal challenges in terms of future food and job security. development outcome 0
Improve resilience of crops to climate change by improving soil quality development outcome 0
Secure or increase farmers' income development outcome 0
Minimize risk of failure with loss of yield development outcome 0
Production of an optimised organic amendment based on local date-palm residues development outcome 0
Increase organic matter content of soil research outcome 0
Increase water retention of soil research outcome 0
Improve microbial and fungal life in soil to help plant to be more resistant to external aggressions research outcome 0
Crop recommandation sheetto help farmers to choose the best and the most relevant farming systems development outcome 0
More sustainable agriculture and food production system with more efficient use of natural resources and better climate change resilience, adaptation and mitigation research outcome 0
Decreasing use of chemical inpputs and development of alternative solutions (new bio-based products, new techniques and policies) development outcome 0
contribution to the zero-waste farming system development outcome 0
Incresing income of the farmers from biodiversity use, improved farming techniques and improved certification of products development outcome 0
Improved economic and social resilience of Mediterranean smallholder farming systems to climate change; a.o. through engaged youth and empowered women development outcome 0
Preventing emergence of pest species through improved knowledge and monitoring systems research outcome 0
Improved knowledge on, and access to, eco-friendly rodent management products, services, and technologies research outcome 0
More sustainable agriculture and food production system with more efficient use of natural resources and better climate change resilience, adaptation and mitigation research outcome 0
Decreasing use of chemical inpputs and development of alternative solutions (new bio-based products, new techniques and policies) development outcome 0
contribution to the zero-waste farming system development outcome 0
Incresing income of the farmers from biodiversity use, improved farming techniques and improved certification of products development outcome 0
Improved economic and social resilience of Mediterranean smallholder farming systems to climate change; a.o. through engaged youth and empowered women development outcome 0
Preventing emergence of pest species through improved knowledge and monitoring systems research outcome 0
Improved knowledge on, and access to, eco-friendly rodent management products, services, and technologies research outcome 0
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