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Congratulations to the Institution of Agricultural Research and Higher Education (IRESA) for achieving 9th place in MENA regions! This significant milestone underscores the increasing significance and influence of agronomic research in Tunisia. The success of IRESA stands as a tribute to the unwavering commitment and tireless efforts of researchers across its associated institutions, including INRAT, INRGREF, IRA, IRVT, CRGC, IO, and INSTM. Their collaborative efforts are propelling agricultural science and education forward, tackling crucial issues in food security and sustainable agriculture. As agronomic research progresses, IRESA institutions assume a pivotal role in pioneering innovative solutions for the agricultural industry. Their endeavors are crucial in adapting to climate variability, enhancing crop productivity, and safeguarding food stability not only for Tunisia but also for broader regions. A round of applause to all the researchers, educators, and personnel at IRESA institutions for their steadfast dedication to excellence in agricultural research and higher education! #AgricultureInnovation #ResearchExcellence #TunisianAgriculture #Top10

🌱 The BMBF funded programme INTERFACES and the four regional projects, COINS, DecLaRe, InfoRange and Minodu came together at the Tropentag Conference 2024 from 11 to 13 September in Vienna. Highlight was the pre-conference workshop organised by #INTERFACES. During the workshop, participants from the BMBF-funded regional projects on sustainable land management in Africa under the umbrella of FONA exchanged views on the different steps of knowledge co-creation and management in agriculture. One special aspect was deepened to give impulses for discussion: The African Knowledge Management for Agricultural Development (KM4AgD) system provided by the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa - FARA -the apex continental organisation responsible for coordinating and advocating for agricultural research for development, including insights from three of this year’s participants. All projects and their activities are funded by the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) as part of the platform strategy Research for Sustainability (FONA). Find more information: https://lnkd.in/eyXH3XEi   Click here to watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/err4zPVY | #Tropentag2024 #SustainableLandManagement #slm_africa WASCAL Climate Zentrum für Entwicklungsforschung / Center for Development Research (ZEF) Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD UBIDS) Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn Decision Support for Strengthening Land Resilience in the Face of Global Challenges (DecLaRe)

Impactful outcomes: In July 2022, the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) invited interested scientists from all Sub-Saharan African countries and researchers at all universities and research institutes in Germany to take part in a scientific exchange in the field of agricultural sciences with special emphasis on the sustainable intensification of agriculture.   It followed a matchmaking process where a book of posters with ideas was compiled. By going through the posters, researchers on both sides could find fellow researchers with matching research interests.   This somewhat random process led to very interesting matchups. An institution in Germany became interested in my “biochar as a sustainable agricultural soil amendment material”, and convinced other three German institutions and other six Sub-Saharan African research institutions to form a consortium.   This year (April) we and other several consortia were invited to Bonn to present our ideas and see how we can work together on future research projects.   What started as a random process has now become a strong German-East African research consortium under the acronym: green-COW, “Cascading use of agricultural, agro-industrial, and urban Organic Wastes” with the following partners: · Gulu University (Uganda). · Alliance-Bioversity-CIAT (Ethiopia). · Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (Germany). · Chuka University (Kenya). · The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (Tanzania). · Institut für Ländliche Strukturforschung (Germany). · Busitema University (Uganda). · Wollo University (Ethiopia). · Hochschule Geisenheim University (Germany). · Great Lakes University Kisumu (Kenya). #EquitablePartnerships #OrganicWastes #SustainablePartnerships

From the #Greek islands to the farmlands of #Poland, RIBES is driving bio-based #innovation and sustainable #growth across 10 #European #regions. Each region brings its own unique resources, challenges, and opportunities to the table, and together, we are transforming #rural #communities with #circular #value #chains and #innovative #governance #models. 🌱 Let’s collaborate, innovate, and accelerate change across Europe! 🫱🏼🫲🏽 Curious to see how RIBES is reshaping the future of rural Europe? Join us! Visit our website and learn more about our regions https://lnkd.in/dZ7xRnde #RIBES #HorizonEurope #EUResearch #CircularEconomy #RuralDevelopment #Bioeconomy #Innovation Central European Initiative - CEI | Maastricht University | Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) | BIOCOM Interrelations GmbH | White Research | University of Hohenheim | CIRCE - Centro Tecnológico | arx.net | European Rural Development Network | Agricultural University-Plovdiv | Mediterranean Institute for Nature and Anthropos (MedINA) | Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar | SPRING - Italian Circular Bioeconomy Cluster | Rzeszowska Agencja Rozwoju Regionalnego S.A. | Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu | Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad | Bioeconomy Cluster | NGO FORZA.

Great News! The Central Asian Journal of Water Research ISSN: 2522-9060 published by Deutsch-Kasachische Universität (DKU) is now indexed in AGRIS, the FAO’s global platform for agricultural science. This boosts our water-related research visibility and highlights Central Asia’s contributions to water and agriculture. The journal is also proud to have received the "Active Data Provider of the Year 2025" Seal from FAO. Learn more about the Journal by following the link in comments.

We are thrilled to announce that Central Asian Journal of Water Research, published by Kazakh German University, is now officially indexed in AGRIS (International System for Agricultural Science and Technology) — a platform developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This achievement marks a significant milestone for our research efforts. Being indexed in AGRIS allows us to: • Increase the visibility of our publications on the international stage. • Promote Central Asian scientific contributions in water resources and agriculture. • Strengthen the university’s position among leading research institutions. We are also proud to share that we received the “Seal of Recognition for Active Data Provider of the Year 2025” from FAO. This award highlights our dedication to high-quality research and international collaboration. Indexing in AGRIS is a significant step toward advancing science and broadening access to knowledge. More details about the platform can be found on the AGRIS website. #CentralAsianJournal #WaterResearch #KazakhGermanUniversity #AGRIS #FAO #ScientificAchievement #WaterResources #AgriculturalScience #SustainableDevelopment

The virtual kick-off meeting of the #HorizonEU TWINNING Project isUP-AgrO - Unlocking the Potential for Agricultural Research on an EU Outmost Region: boosting ISOPlexis centre (https://lnkd.in/djvb5FSb), was held on July 05th of 2024, hosted by the coordinator, Drª Carla Ragonezi, from the Universidade da Madeira, Portugal. The isUP-AgrO proposal aims to enhance the capability of the Research Centre ISOPlexis, located in Madeira, an outermost region of Portugal, to be a leading research center at the EU level in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Technology. The proposal joins two research centres from Spain (IRNAS - CSIC), Italy (UNIPR), and a Portuguese innovation company (Saturntech) with the common goal of improving the research and coordination activities of the ISOPlexis - Centre of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Technology. #isoplexis #universityofmadeira #UMa #CSIC #INRAS #UNIPR #Saturntech #HorizonEu #widera #NCPs #EUfunded #research #Widening #Twinning #Training

"Defining an Action Plan for Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture": A training workshop in Brussels - 26th September 2024 For our final Conference, EFUA are organising an intensive half-day training workshop for city officials on 26 September 2024 in Brussels. The event, will help to foster cities’ initiatives in the field, through contributing to the design of effective planning processes and instruments. The EFUA team will share expertise, the H2020 Project results and set up a collaborative, hands-on exercise based upon the participants’ home cities. The expected outcome is to create a draft baseline for an Urban Agriculture Action Plan. The workshop is organized by Politecnico di Torino within the framework of the scientific context of the final conference of the EFUA H2020 project: www.efua.eu Coordination: Prof. C. Cassatella (Politecnico di Torino) Tutors: Cassatella C.,  Cotella G., Gottero E. (Politecnico di Torino), Jansma J. E. (Wageningen University and Research) More details and an online application form can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eBnit_RA #UrbanFarming #UrbanGardening #UrbanAgricultureEurope #GreenCities #EFUA

🎄 Holiday Research Spotlight Series 🎄 Today, we highlight Magnus Kamau Katana Lindhardt, whose research in agrivoltaics is paving the way for a future where sustainable agriculture and renewable energy go hand in hand. Kamau grew up in Copenhagen and Hundested, where his early interest in natural sciences was sparked by the sea and nature. After high school, he pursued a student position aboard the training ship Georg Stage, gaining invaluable skills and lifelong friendships. Back on shore, Kamau began a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources at the Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, specializing in plants. His academic journey took him to Brazil and Colombia, where he gained firsthand experience with tropical agriculture. These experiences deepened his understanding of how climate and culture shape agricultural systems and reconnected him with his Kenyan heritage. After completing his bachelor’s degree, Kamau pursued a master’s degree in Plant Sciences and Geoinformatics at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands. Returning to Denmark, Kamau worked at the Danish Agricultural Agency, focusing on satellite-based monitoring of farmland. However, he missed the hands-on connection with the land. Today, Kamau is pursuing a PhD at Aarhus Universitet as part of the EU-funded Value4Farm project, researching agrivoltaics—the combination of agriculture and solar energy. His work studies how vertical solar panels affect crop growth and quality, aiming to create multifunctional land use that produces both food and sustainable electricity. Read more about Kamau's journey and his vision for a sustainable future: https://lnkd.in/d_qYY9wS Stay tuned for more portraits of our brilliant researchers. #Agroecology #Research #ClimateChange #SustainableSolutions #PhD #HolidaySeason

🎄 Holiday Research Spotlight Series 🎄 Today, we highlight Aristotelis Azariadis, whose roots in Greece's rich agricultural traditions have driven him to address modern agricultural challenges through innovative research. Born and raised in Athens, Aristotelis was inspired by his family's agricultural heritage. He pursued his academic foundation at the Agricultural University of Athens, earning both bachelor's and master's degrees. His curiosity and passion for understanding plant science led him to a PhD program in Denmark at Aarhus Universitet. Aristotelis' PhD focused on domesticating wild plant species, particularly potatoes, using advanced genome editing techniques. His groundbreaking work aimed to transform these untamed species into viable agricultural crops, creating methodologies and protocols that can guide future research. Now at the Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, Aristotelis continues his work on domestication, focusing on grasses like barley. He aims to develop crops that can thrive in changing environmental conditions while meeting modern agricultural demands. Read more about Aristotelis' journey and his vision for a sustainable future: https://lnkd.in/dxDVMPhA Stay tuned for more portraits of our brilliant researchers. #Agroecology #Research #ClimateChange #SustainableSolutions #PhD #HolidaySeason