Updates

The ClieNFarms Final Conference in Brussels took place at a moment when Europe’s agricultural transition is urgent.

Smart Technology and Sustainable Farming The second year of Climate Farm Demo events is well underway, with Italy having 128 Pilot Demo Farms. One of them is managed by Matteo Pennacchi, whose farm is a great example of how smart technology can support sustainable, efficient agriculture. A recent demo event was held in Italy on

Living Lab in Germany develops holistic and precision farming solutions for dairy and mixed crop-livestock farms to adapt to climate change and mitigate emissions and other impacts, with particular regard to the context of the Brandenburg region in Germany. Stakeholders and Pilot Demo Farms from other parts of Germany are also involved. The Leibniz Innovation

In Southeast Portugal, the Montado ecosystem is under threat, with nearly 90,054 hectares disappearing in the Alentejo region between 1990 and 2006. Challenges such as poor soil, drought, biodiversity loss, and low yields have accelerated desertification in this dryland area. A lack of technical knowledge and coordination further complicates efforts to restore the landscape. To

D&D Farm in Hungary recently hosted a farm demo event, focusing on innovative and sustainable agricultural practices.

The first Living Lab we’re featuring in detail is Biogas Västra Skaraborg in Sweden.

The second campaign of ClimateFarmDemo farm demonstrations is underway, and will run over the next eleven months to the end of September 2025.

During the 2nd Annual Meeting in Slovenia, we had the opportunity to visit four farms, including Farm Cajhen, where participants could engage in knowledge exchange and provide valuable advice to the farmers.

During the 2nd Annual Meeting in Slovenia, we visited four farms, including Farm Bohinc, and provided participants with the opportunity to exchange knowledge and offer advice to farmers.

As part of the Climate Farm Demo Annual Meeting in Slovenia, participants had the privilege of visiting Pr’Črnet Farm, a remarkable example of organic and climate-smart agriculture.

During the 2nd Annual Climate Farm Demo Meeting in Slovenia, participants had the privilege of visiting Eco Farm Vodnjov, an exemplary organic farm nestled in the picturesque Dolenjska region.

The 2nd Climate Farm Demo Annual Meeting concluded successfully in Ljubljana, Slovenia, hosted by Kmetijsko gozdarska zbornica Slovenije (CAFS).

This leaflet brings together some inspiring ideas from NCs and other experts on
how to animate the network of CFAs and PDFs, foster collaboration, and build a
network where everyone benefits.

In France, on the northern outskirts of Bordeaux, lies Château Dillon, an agricultural school and winegrowing farm run by farmer Emilie Reynier.

Torre do Curvo is a farm located in Portugal where animal husbandry and mixed farming systems are carried out.

In a world where climate change is increasingly impacting agricultural practices, the Climate Farm Demo project aims to accelerate the adoption of Climate Smart Farming, to ensure a sustainable and resilient agricultural industry for generations to come.

As part of the Climate Farm Demo project events are being held across a network of farms spread across 27 project partner countries in Europe. The demonstration events are funded under the Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme.

CORK, IRELAND – [October 10-12] – In a momentous gathering, over 160 dedicated agriculture
professionals, including project partners, farmers, advisors, and researchers, converged in Cork
from October 10th to 12th for the joint annual meeting of two prominent EU-funded projects,
Climate Farm Demo and ClieNFarms. Their common objective: enhancing collaboration and encourage the implementation of climate-smart farming practices throughout the continent.

The recent Synergy Days event, held in Thessaloniki from October 4th to 5th, 2023, stands as a resounding testament to the boundless potential unlocked when collaboration intertwines with innovation in the realm of sustainable agriculture.

Climate Farm Demo is a unique pan-European network of Pilot Demo Farmers with its overall aim to accelerate the adoption of Climate Smart Farming practices and solutions by farmers and all actors of the Climate Smart Agriculture Knowledge & Innovation Systems.