2024 ICT-AGR-FOOD Joint Call: Towards transformation of agri-food systems for the benefit of planetary health, consumers and other stakeholders along the food value chain using data-based systems and ICT technologies
The aim of the 2024 Joint Call is to address urgent global challenges in agricultural and food systems emphasizing the role of these systems in mitigating issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss and food security. To bring about the necessary transformation, the call advocates for closer involvement of policymakers and the use of digital technologies for communication and data-driven decision-making.
The call emphasizes the need for better exploitation of data resources, development of interoperable tools and maximizing data sharing for societal benefits. It also prioritizes stakeholder collaboration and the implementation of inclusive decision-making processes based on scientific knowledge. Also to encourage the rediscovery and promotion of proven but underutilized best management practices for more resilient and ecologically sustainable agri-food systems.
The projects selected under this call are designed to contribute to the transformation of agri-food systems by:
- Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance sustainability in agriculture and food production.
- Promoting Post-industrial agriculture: the best knowledge, digital technologies for reviving and strengthening best practices for regenerative agriculture.
- Enabling smart decision-making systems that support farmers in optimizing resources and processes for better outcomes.
- Addressing innovative topics through an open-ended research focus that encourages groundbreaking solutions.
Call documents
After peer review and ranking of the 24 eligible full proposals by the International Evaluation Committee, the funders recommended 7 projects for funding within the limits of available national/regional funding.
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Project
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Acronym
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Coordinator
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Countries involved
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Consolidated virtual living lab platform for knowledge sharing and adaption in regenerative agriculture
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CAGRILAB
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Technological University of the Shannon, Ireland
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IE, PL, FI
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Empowering Sustainable Food Crop Breeding Through Smart Selection
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AI-CROPBREED
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Bursa Uludag University Agriculture Faculty Horticulture Department, Bursa, Türkiye
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TR, PL, RO
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Empowering Agri-Food Sustainability: A Data-Driven Approach to Agrivoltaics Management
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DIGI-GROW
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German Aerospace Center (DLR) – Institute of Solar Research, Germany
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DE, ES, FI, TR
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A Comprehensive Digital Platform for Land Use Planning, Carbon Footprinting, and Decision Making
in European Agriculture
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HOLOSEU
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University College Dublin, School of Agriculture and Food Science, Ireland
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IE, FI, EE, PL, TR, RO, DE
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Development of tomato disease development risk warning system
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HEALTHYTOMATO
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Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology, Institute of Plant Protection, Latvia
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LV, EE, TR
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Integrating High-Resolution Sensors and AI Decision Tools for Enhancing Agricultural Efficiency
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INSPIRE
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Technical University of Munich (TUM), Chair Group Agricultural Production and Resource Economics, Germany
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DE, FI, IE, TR, PL
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Sensor based ENvironmental Surveillance and Observation with Realtime data in Pig and Poultry houses
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SENSOR-PP
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SYN+BV, Belgium
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BE, DE, HU
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2024 ICT-AGR-FOOD Joint Call: Towards transformation of agri-food systems for the benefit of planetary health, consumers and other stakeholders along the food value chain using data-based systems and ICT technologies
The aim of the 2024 Joint Call is to address urgent global challenges in agricultural and food systems emphasizing the role of these systems in mitigating issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss and food security. To bring about the necessary transformation, the call advocates for closer involvement of policymakers and the use of digital technologies for communication and data-driven decision-making.
The call emphasizes the need for better exploitation of data resources, development of interoperable tools and maximizing data sharing for societal benefits. It also prioritizes stakeholder collaboration and the implementation of inclusive decision-making processes based on scientific knowledge. Also to encourage the rediscovery and promotion of proven but underutilized best management practices for more resilient and ecologically sustainable agri-food systems.
The projects selected under this call are designed to contribute to the transformation of agri-food systems by:
Call documents
After peer review and ranking of the 24 eligible full proposals by the International Evaluation Committee, the funders recommended 7 projects for funding within the limits of available national/regional funding.
in European Agriculture