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ECO-READY · Project

AI-Powered Early Warning and Decision System for European Food Supply Resilience

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Imagine having a weather app, but instead of just rain, it tells you if your food supply is at risk due to nature's changes. It uses smart computers to spot problems early and suggests better ways to farm and shop. It's like a giant digital map that helps everyone from farmers to shoppers keep the food system steady.

By the numbers
10
Local pilot initiatives (Living Labs)
18
Consortium partners
11
Countries involved
The business problem

What needed solving

Food producers and retailers struggle to predict and react to sudden supply drops caused by climate change and biodiversity loss. There is a lack of a single, real-time data source to guide risk management.

The solution

What was built

An AI-powered Observatory available as an e-platform and mobile app. It includes early warning systems, decision support tools, and a network of 10 Living Labs for real-world testing.

Audience

Who needs this

Agri-food supply chain managersAgricultural insurance underwritersFarm management software developersGovernment food security agencies
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Agri-Tech
SME
Target: Precision farming software provider

If you are a software provider dealing with unpredictable crop yields — this project developed an AI-based early warning system that provides real-time assessments to help farmers make informed decisions.

Food Retail
enterprise
Target: Supermarket chain

If you are a retailer dealing with supply chain shocks — this project developed an Observatory e-platform that updates forecasts on food availability to help stabilize procurement.

Insurance
mid-size
Target: Agricultural insurance firm

If you are an insurer dealing with climate-related crop losses — this project developed prediction models based on biodiversity and climate trends to better assess regional risks.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price for using the Observatory platform?

Based on available project data, pricing details are not provided; however, the Observatory is intended to be available to society, policymakers, and the agri-food industry.

Is the system ready for industrial scale?

The project is currently testing solutions through 10 regional Living Labs across different European bioclimatic regions to ensure the tools work in real-world settings.

How is the IP or licensing handled for the AI tools?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned, but the project involves 18 partners including 3 industry members.

How does this integrate with existing farm data?

The system functions as a singular source of information, integrating real-time data on climate and biodiversity trends into a mobile app and e-platform.

What is the timeline for full deployment?

The project period runs from 2022-12-01 to 2026-11-30, with the second phase (months 19 to 36) focusing on implementation in Living Labs.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is diverse, consisting of 18 partners across 11 countries. It has a moderate industrial presence with 3 industry partners (17% ratio), including 3 SMEs, balanced by 6 universities and 4 research organizations. This structure suggests a strong bridge between academic AI research and practical agri-food application.

How to reach the team

Contact CESKA ZEMEDELSKA UNIVERZITA V PRAZE

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore integration of the ECO-READY AI tools into your supply chain.

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