The project partners also presented 19 policy recommendations that compile all the conclusions pursued by the project to pave the way towards the de-fossilisation of EU agriculture by decreasing the dependency on fossil energy while maintaining the yield and quality of the final product and reducing the environmental impact.
A total of 64 people participated in a hybrid event, organised by REScoop at Mundo Madou Building. Attendants had the chance to get to know about multi-stakeholder and networking activities, such as the online, regional and transnational workshops results, learn about current energy use status in European agriculture, and also the farmers' and advisors’ views about FEFTS. During the last part of the event, there was a panel discussion between representants from CNH Group, John Deere, Bioenergy Europe, Solar Power Europe and the European Conservation Agriculture Federation.
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AgroFossilFree project is a 3-year collaborative Coordination and Support Action (CSA) funded with 2 million € by the EU in the framework of the Horizon 2020 programme, leaded by Centre for Research and Technology – Hellas (CERTH). It evaluates the current status in EU agriculture regarding energy use and assess existing needs, allowing farmers to optimize agricultural production through more efficient energy use and reduced GHG emissions, resulting in economic, agronomic and environmental benefits. The project is based on a “Multi Actor Approach”, including in the consortium not only scientists and researchers but also extension service providers, farmers’ organizations and industrial partners from 9 countries, allowing the diversity of cropping systems and agro-climatic zones. WIP Renewable Energies is part of this consortium and responsible for the AgEnergy Platform’s inventory development.
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