AGRO4AGRI – Smart nutrition and protection for sustainable crop management

AGRO4AGRI is developing nano- and biotechnology-based fertilizers and biopesticides to make crop nutrition and protection more efficient and environmentally friendly. Its goal is to:

• Reduce nutrient overuse and increase fertiliser efficiency
• Cut pesticide use by 50% through targeted, biodegradable biopesticides
• Address soil degradation and water contamination
• Provide farmers with practical digital tools to apply innovations in the field

Learn more: https://agro4agri.eu/

BIOBIVE – Controlled-release biocontrol for healthier crops

BIOBIVE focuses on controlled-release bio-active agents to tackle diseases in tomato, carrot, and strawberry crops. Through advanced encapsulation and biopolymer technologies, BIOBIVE aims to:

• Reduce chemical pesticide reliance
• Deliver natural compounds in a precise, efficient way
• Improve soil biodiversity and reduce environmental pressure
• Support rural communities with safer, more sustainable solutions

Find out more: https://biobive.eu/

PHAntastic – Biodegradable materials for soil health and circular agriculture

PHAntastic rethinks agriculture’s dependency on plastics by producing biodegradable mulch films and growing media made from polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). These materials also incorporate bio-stimulants to enrich soil health.

The project targets:

• A significant reduction in agrochemical inputs
• Prevention of microplastics accumulation in soil
• Valorisation of agricultural by-products in a circular bioeconomy
• New materials that improve soil biodiversity and reduce farm costs

Explore their mission: https://phantastic-project.eu/

VINNY – Biopesticides and biofertilisers for sustainable viticulture

VINNY tackles one of Europe’s most valuable and vulnerable sectors: viticulture. The project develops nano-formulated biopesticides, biofertilisers, and smart agricultural textiles, all derived from grapevine by-products.

Its objectives include:

• Reducing chemical pesticide dependence
• Strengthening soil health through targeted biofertilisers
• Applying circular economy principles in vineyards
• Testing solutions across real European vineyards

Read more: https://www.projectvinny.eu/

Why these initiatives matter

Working as a community, our innovative research contributes to the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy, the Biodiversity Strategy, and the broader transition toward safer, more sustainable plant protection.

More collaboration, more innovation, more resilience.