Imagine if farmers had seeds specifically designed to thrive in organic soil without needing chemical boosters. This work creates a network of 'living labs' to breed plants that are naturally tougher and better suited for local climates. It's like upgrading the software of our crops to work better with nature instead of relying on artificial additives.
Organic farmers often rely on seeds bred for conventional agriculture, which require chemical inputs to perform well. This creates a gap in the supply of seeds that are actually optimized for organic conditions.
The project delivered an adapted SeedLinked digital tool for the market and a strategic roadmap to achieve 100% organic seed usage.
If you are a seed company dealing with low crop yields in organic systems — this project developed organic cultivars and breeding methods that improve adaptation to local conditions. This allows for the creation of high-quality Organic Heterogeneous Material for the market.
If you are a software provider dealing with fragmented seed distribution data — this project developed an adapted version of SeedLinked that is available on the market. This tool helps connect seed supply with farmer demand more efficiently.
If you are a wholesaler dealing with unstable supplies of organic produce — this project developed roadmaps to reach 100% organic seed. This ensures a more reliable and diverse supply of organic crops bred for resilience.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost structures for the seeds are not provided.
Yes, the project uses 17 Living Labs across 16 countries to move from methodology to large-scale implementation and consolidation.
Based on available project data, specific IP or licensing agreements are not detailed, though it involves a mix of public research and private breeders.
The project provides science-based evidence and technical work to influence national and European authorities to achieve 100% organic seed.
The project period runs from 2022-10-01 to 2026-09-30, with some tools like SeedLinked already available on the market.
The consortium is highly market-oriented with 37 partners, featuring a strong industrial presence of 12 companies (32% industry ratio), 14 of which are SMEs. This balance between 12 research institutes and 3 universities ensures that the scientific breeding work is directly translated into commercial seed products and digital tools across 16 different countries.
Contact FIBL EUROPE for details on organic cultivar availability.
Contact us to connect with the 17 Living Labs for organic seed piloting.
