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Climate-Resilient Farming Solutions for the Pannonian Agricultural Region

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Imagine trying to garden during a heatwave with no water; that is what farmers in Central Europe are facing. This effort tests a set of 'survival kits' for farms, focusing on better water use, planting trees among crops, and smarter livestock care. It is like creating a blueprint for farms to keep producing food even when the weather goes crazy.

By the numbers
25
consortium partners
10
participating countries
4
agricultural subsectors targeted
6
PBA countries for implementation
The business problem

What needed solving

Farmers in the Pannonian region face devastating crop and livestock losses due to climate change. Current farming methods are not resilient enough to maintain food security and economic stability under extreme weather conditions.

The solution

What was built

A set of validated systemic solutions for water-food nexus, agroforestry, organic crop production, and cattle production.

Audience

Who needs this

Commercial cattle farmersOrganic crop producersAgricultural irrigation companiesRegional agro-consultanciesAgroforestry equipment manufacturers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Agro-Tech
SME
Target: Irrigation and water management provider

If you are a water management provider dealing with severe droughts in Central Europe — this project developed water-food nexus solutions that improve crop survival rates. This allows you to offer validated, climate-neutral water systems to farmers.

Livestock Management
mid-size
Target: Cattle breeding and dairy farm operator

If you are a cattle producer dealing with heat stress in animals — this project developed systemic solutions for cattle production that increase resilience. This helps you maintain milk and meat yields despite rising temperatures.

Organic Farming
any
Target: Organic seed and fertilizer supplier

If you are an organic input supplier dealing with unpredictable crop failures — this project developed validated organic crop production methods. You can use these results to guide your customers toward more stable, climate-neutral yields.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price of these solutions?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost structures for the solutions are not provided.

Can these solutions be deployed at an industrial scale?

Yes, the project specifically aims for the 'widest possible uptake' of solutions across the Pannonian Biogeographical Area, involving 25 partners across 10 countries.

How is the IP and licensing handled?

Based on available project data, there is no specific information regarding IP rights or licensing agreements.

What is the timeline for implementation?

The project runs from 2025-03-01 to 2029-02-28, meaning solutions will be validated and ready for wider uptake by early 2029.

How do these solutions integrate with existing farm equipment?

Based on available project data, the project focuses on systemic solutions in four subsectors, but specific technical integration details are not listed.

Consortium

Who built it

The project features a strong industrial presence with 6 industry partners and 5 SMEs, representing a 24% industry ratio. This balance, combined with 8 universities and 6 research centers, suggests a high potential for translating academic findings into commercial products. The geographic spread across 10 countries ensures the solutions are adaptable to various European regulatory and environmental contexts.

How to reach the team

Contact the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Novi Sad

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to connect with the 6 industrial partners specializing in Pannonian climate resilience.

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