Think of legumes like nature's own fertilizer factories that put nutrients back into the soil for free. This work helps farmers figure out which specific beans and peas work best for their land to cut down on expensive chemical sprays. It's like providing a customized recipe book for a healthier, cheaper way to farm.
Farmers face rising costs for chemical fertilizers and declining soil health, but lack the technical data and economic proof to switch to legume-based crop rotations.
A Decision Support System (DSS) for crop selection, a Digital Legume Information Hub (DLIH), and an E-learning platform for capacity building.
If you are a software provider dealing with a lack of sustainable crop rotation data — this project developed a Decision Support System (DSS) that helps farmers choose the right legumes to reduce chemical costs.
If you are a producer dealing with soil degradation and high fertilizer bills — this project developed 9 Living Labs to test 12 different legume crops that naturally restore soil fertility.
If you are a food company dealing with unstable supplies of sustainable proteins — this project developed strategies to promote the production and consumption of 4 underutilized legume crops.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not provided, but the project uses cost-benefit analysis and Life Cycle Assessments to prove economic value.
Yes, the project uses 9 Living Labs across 11 countries to demonstrate and upscale solutions for both major and minor legume crops.
Based on available project data, the Digital Legume Information Hub (DLIH) is designed as an open-access platform for farmers and advisors.
The project specifically investigates gateways to integrate legume ecosystem services into the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
The project period runs from 2024-06-01 to 2028-05-31, indicating a phased rollout of the DSS and e-learning materials.
The consortium is well-balanced for technology transfer, consisting of 15 partners with a 20% industry ratio (3 companies, including 3 SMEs). The heavy presence of 7 universities and 2 research institutes ensures scientific rigor, while the inclusion of partners from 11 different countries ensures the solutions are tested across diverse European soil and climate conditions.
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