Sustainable Agriculture
We are supporting European farmers in meeting sustainability requirements by co-creating climate-neutral, fair, resilient and economically viable agricultural practices.
Accelerating the transition to sustainable farming
Agriculture is at the heart of our food system; as our population grows, so too does our dependence on it to feed and nourish us. However, agriculture, forestry and other types of land use are currently responsible for almost a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. This is primarily from deforestation and emissions from livestock, soil and nutrient management and, therefore, the transition to sustainable agriculture is crucial. To achieve this, EIT Food works with startups and partners working to make farming more sustainable and equitable.
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Meet Beta Bugs Ltd, a biotechnology start-up based in Edinburgh, UK, that is developing and distributing black soldier fly breeds to the insect farming sector.
Podcast #95
Reading Between the Wines: The Art of Viticulture
Sushma Shankar, Co-Founder of Deep Planet, discusses vineyard care and how new technology is helping to increase sustainability at the farm…
5 ways the food system can mitigate the impacts of climate change
October 01, 2022
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Climate change is happening all around us and the food system is both a cause and casualty. There are many ways the food system can drive positive change and reduce its environmental impact. Here we highlight five.
EXCLUSIVE: Rural indoor agriculture is a ‘critical’ part of our food systems, says new report from EIT Food
September 29, 2022 - AgFunder News
in the media
Discussions about indoor agriculture — also often referred to as controlled environment agriculture (CEA) — frequently focus on how vertical farms can boost local food production in or near urban settings. A new report from pan-European…
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5 ways to accelerate the transition to sustainable agriculture
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Report on controlled environment agriculture
September 28, 2022
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In this report – published by EIT Food North-West and in collaboration with Innovate UK KTN - we explore the barriers and opportunities for controlled environment agriculture in urban, semi-rural and rural areas in North-West Europe.
Why we’re in a critical period in the development of regenerative agriculture
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in the media
Is regenerative agriculture a trend some are jumping on, or an honest attempt to overhaul a broken system?
Major funding on offer to Europe’s food innovators
September 19, 2022 - Innovators Magazine
in the media
Organisations pushing Europe towards a net zero food system are being urged to apply for a share of a new multi-million euro funding pot.
Putting consumers at the heart of food innovation and research
September 15, 2022 - International Dairy Magazine
in the media
EIT Food has today announced the launch of two open calls for proposals for impactful and scalable public engagement projects and consumer food research and insights knowledge. EIT Food is supported by the European Institute of Innovation…
EIT Food Open Innovation Call 2023
Have you got an idea for an innovative project that will create positive change in the food system? We want to hear from you!
EIT Food ramps up investment for agri-food start-ups scaling brewers grains upcycling and smart crop tech
September 02, 2022 - Food Ingredients First
in the media
Three top start-ups selected from agri-tech innovation investor EIT Food’s existing entrepreneurship programs will get a cash injection to support new advancements in upcycling waste from brewery operations, bio-herbicides and smart crop…
EIT Food fund invests in three high-performing agrifood startups
September 02, 2022 - Food & Drink Technology
in the media
EIT Food is providing direct funding of up to €500,000 per venture to three new investments in high performing agrifood startups as part of the EIT Food Startup Impact Fund.
14 agrifood tech startups selected to join Europe's RisingFoodStars Association
September 01, 2022 - Food engineering & ingredients
in the media
As part of the RisingFoodStars network, these fledgling companies will receive guidance and support from established leaders in the industry, as well as access to additional investment to help them grow and scale. The scaleups will have…
Why is soil health important for food production?
September 01, 2022
blog
Soils carry out a range of functions and services essential to all life on Earth, yet intense food production activities have damaged and depleted soil health. Regenerating soil requires a full systems approach, so what are the challenges…
blog
Meet Beta Bugs Ltd, a biotechnology start-up based in Edinburgh, UK, that is developing and distributing black soldier fly breeds to the insect farming sector.
Podcast #95
Reading Between the Wines: The Art of Viticulture
Sushma Shankar, Co-Founder of Deep Planet, discusses vineyard care and how new technology is helping to increase sustainability at the farm…
5 ways the food system can mitigate the impacts of climate change
October 01, 2022
blog
Climate change is happening all around us and the food system is both a cause and casualty. There are many ways the food system can drive positive change and reduce its environmental impact. Here we highlight five.
EXCLUSIVE: Rural indoor agriculture is a ‘critical’ part of our food systems, says new report from EIT Food
September 29, 2022 - AgFunder News
in the media
Discussions about indoor agriculture — also often referred to as controlled environment agriculture (CEA) — frequently focus on how vertical farms can boost local food production in or near urban settings. A new report from pan-European…
Report on controlled environment agriculture
September 28, 2022
report
In this report – published by EIT Food North-West and in collaboration with Innovate UK KTN - we explore the barriers and opportunities for controlled environment agriculture in urban, semi-rural and rural areas in North-West Europe.
Why we’re in a critical period in the development of regenerative agriculture
September 21, 2022 - Just Food
in the media
Is regenerative agriculture a trend some are jumping on, or an honest attempt to overhaul a broken system?
Major funding on offer to Europe’s food innovators
September 19, 2022 - Innovators Magazine
in the media
Organisations pushing Europe towards a net zero food system are being urged to apply for a share of a new multi-million euro funding pot.
Putting consumers at the heart of food innovation and research
September 15, 2022 - International Dairy Magazine
in the media
EIT Food has today announced the launch of two open calls for proposals for impactful and scalable public engagement projects and consumer food research and insights knowledge. EIT Food is supported by the European Institute of Innovation…
EIT Food ramps up investment for agri-food start-ups scaling brewers grains upcycling and smart crop tech
September 02, 2022 - Food Ingredients First
in the media
Three top start-ups selected from agri-tech innovation investor EIT Food’s existing entrepreneurship programs will get a cash injection to support new advancements in upcycling waste from brewery operations, bio-herbicides and smart crop…
EIT Food fund invests in three high-performing agrifood startups
September 02, 2022 - Food & Drink Technology
in the media
EIT Food is providing direct funding of up to €500,000 per venture to three new investments in high performing agrifood startups as part of the EIT Food Startup Impact Fund.
14 agrifood tech startups selected to join Europe's RisingFoodStars Association
September 01, 2022 - Food engineering & ingredients
in the media
As part of the RisingFoodStars network, these fledgling companies will receive guidance and support from established leaders in the industry, as well as access to additional investment to help them grow and scale. The scaleups will have…
Why is soil health important for food production?
September 01, 2022
blog
Soils carry out a range of functions and services essential to all life on Earth, yet intense food production activities have damaged and depleted soil health. Regenerating soil requires a full systems approach, so what are the challenges…
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