On 27 June 2023, representatives of Acta – “les instituts techniques agricoles” visited the ILVO Living Lab Agrifood Technology in Belgium, in the framework of knowledge exchange and networking around agricultural innovation.
Acta is the head of a network of 19 agricultural technical institutes in France, supporting applied research, technical advice, experimentation, training and knowledge transfer for more eco-responsible and sustainable agriculture.
During the visit, ACTA had the opportunity to learn more about ILVO’s Living Lab approach, which supports farms, companies and sectors in developing more sustainable and efficient agri-food processes. The Living Lab focuses on areas such as mechanisation, automation, prototyping, sensor technology and digitalisation in horticulture, arable farming, livestock farming and food processing.
The visit also provided an opportunity to promote the Econutri project and its contribution to nature-based and technology-supported solutions for improved nutrient management. By connecting with European innovation networks such as ACTA, Econutri strengthens its dissemination activities and supports the wider exchange of knowledge on sustainable agriculture, soil, water and air quality.
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