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65 Agrifood Startups Selected to Shape the Future of European Food Innovation
Europe's agrifood innovation ecosystem has taken another significant step forward as EIT Food announced the 65 startups selected for the 2026 Food Accelerator Network (FAN). Representing one of the programme's most diverse and technology-driven cohorts to date, these companies will join a pan-European acceleration initiative designed to help breakthrough innovations move from promising concepts to scalable commercial solutions. As climate change, resource scarcity, food security, and supply...
AI Won't Revolutionize Agriculture Without One Missing Ingredient: Better Data
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the most transformative technologies in agriculture. From predicting crop diseases and optimizing irrigation to automating field operations and improving supply chain efficiency, AI promises to help farmers make faster, smarter, and more sustainable decisions. Yet despite the excitement surrounding the technology, one critical challenge remains largely overlooked: data quality. According to a recent analysis by MIT Technology Review,...
From Climate Debate to Food Security: Why the EU's New Livestock Strategy Marks a Turning Point
Europe is redefining the role of livestock in its agricultural future. For years, discussions around the sector have largely centred on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing environmental concerns. Today, however, the conversation is becoming more balanced. The European Commission's emerging vision for livestock recognises that animal farming is not only part of the climate challenge—it is also a cornerstone of food security, rural economies, and Europe's strategic resilience. The...
UP4F Online Working Groups: Accelerating Collaboration for the Future of Upcycled Food
The transition towards a more sustainable food system requires more than innovative technologies—it depends on effective collaboration across the entire value chain. Recognizing this, the UPcycled4Food (UP4F) Initiative has established a series of online working groups designed to bring together industry leaders, researchers, retailers, food manufacturers, and other stakeholders to address the key challenges preventing upcycled food from becoming mainstream. The online working groups represent...
SAFE-AGRI Workshop Brings Together Stakeholders to Shape Responsible Innovation in the Agri-Food Sector
Co-creation Workshop: "Security and Innovation in Agri-Food Technologies: Digitalisation, Automation, Data Management and Security Assessment" Following the successful launch of the SAFE-AGRI project, Agriventures has taken another important step towards advancing responsible innovation in the agri-food sector by delivering its first stakeholder co-creation workshop on July 6. The event brought together more than 15 participants representing academia, research organisations, technology...
The Future of Agriculture and Food: What the OECD-FAO Outlook 2026-2035 Means for Europe's Farmers and Innovators
Every ten years or so, a single report gives the global agrifood sector something rare: a shared, evidence-based picture of where farming and food systems are actually heading. The newly released OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2026-2035 is that report for this decade. Built on the OECD-FAO Aglink-Cosimo model and drawing on input from national governments, commodity bodies and two of the world's leading agricultural institutions, it projects how production, consumption, trade and prices for the...
One Health Starts on the Farm: How Innovation Can Shape the Future of Agrifood Systems
The future of agriculture is no longer defined solely by higher yields or improved productivity. Today, success is measured by something much broader - the ability to protect the health of people, animals, plants, and the environment at the same time. This is the foundation of the One Health approach, a global vision championed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). As the world prepares for the FAO Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems,...
Your Knowledge Can Shape the Future of European Agriculture - Join the EU CAP Network Focus Groups
Innovation in agriculture does not begin in a laboratory - it begins in the field, where farmers, advisors, researchers, foresters, entrepreneurs, and innovators tackle real-world challenges every day. The European Commission recognises that practical experience is one of the most valuable resources for shaping the future of European agriculture. That is why the EU CAP Network has launched a new call for experts to participate in three Focus Groups dedicated to solving some of the most pressing...
FAO Launches CropSuit: Helping Farmers Grow the Right Crops in the Right Places
Digital agriculture is taking another major step forward with the launch of CropSuit, a new web-based application developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Designed to help farmers, advisers and policymakers make smarter cropping decisions, the platform combines advanced soil, climate and environmental data to identify which crops are best suited to specific locations. Choosing the right crop has always been one of the most important decisions a farmer...
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