Sustainable and regenerative agriculture
Regenerative practices, soil health, biodiversity and resilient production systems.
Strategic pillars
Our research areas
Seven strategic pillars that translate European priorities into applied research for agriculture, food and health.
Each pillar brings together multidisciplinary teams and partners to address agri-food system challenges through research, innovation and collaboration.
Food safety and consumer protection
Food quality, transparency, labelling and consumer trust.
Consumer research and market intelligence
Surveys, consumption trends, behaviour and public perception.
AgriTech and precision farming
Digitalisation, sensors, data and artificial intelligence applied in the field.
Climate resilience and water management
Climate change adaptation, water efficiency and smart irrigation.
Circular bioeconomy
Valorising by-products, reducing waste and sustainable production.
One Health
Integrated approaches connecting human, animal and environmental health.