Unlocking Digital Solutions for Agricultural Advancement: GFRAS Study on Digital Rural Advisory Services

GFRAS supported by the Sector Project Agriculture has been conducting a study on the benefits of digital rural advisory services with the aim to understand exactly how digital rural advisory services can support the promotion of good agricultural practices (GAP) and improve farmers’ livelihoods. Under the guidance of the GFRAS Regional Networks in Anglophone Africa, […]
Create your own Living Lab to meet complex challenges in the agricultural sector

Living Labs (LL) are a promising tool for the agricultural sector. They were used in the context of the ROADMAP (Rethinking the use of antimicrobials in livestock production systems) project to reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through reduced antimicrobial use (AMU). This is a complex issue, and it requires many stakeholders to be […]
Consortium of EU-FarmBook meets In Tallinn: Platform will soon be ready for uploads

EU-FarmBook will soon be ready for uploads, resolved the project consortium during their June meeting in Tallinn. All efforts will be concentrated on informing potential contributors. The Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge (METK), who hosted the meeting, was the first Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) in Europe to announce their commitment. Minister […]
EUFRAS partners in a Horizon Europe ClimateSmartAdvisors project

Horizon Europe’s ClimateSmartAdvisors Project Takes Off, Supporting Europe’s Bold Climate Goals Europe is on a mission to lead the world in tackling climate change, aiming to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. At the heart of this ambitious endeavor is the European Green Deal, which sets a clear goal: a minimum 55% reduction […]
EU Organic awards 2023

As part of the EU’s Action Plan for the Development of Organic Production, the Commission has launched the 2023 edition of the EU organic awards. This scheme acknowledges people developing excellent, innovative, sustainable and inspiring solutions. Categories include best organic farmer (male/female) and best organic food processing SME. Apply by 14 May 2023. Find out more!
Adviser network continues to grow for the 10th year in a row – EUFRAS General Assembly 2023 in Tallinn

Within 10 years, EUFRAS has become a significant and relevant player in the field of rural extension and agricultural innovation. In 2013, the network of rural extension services started with 10 member organizations. EUFRAS has grown steadily and has reached 50 members in 2023. EUFRAS is known and valued as a reliable partner in the […]
Strengthen the future advisors’ capacity to support interactive innovation – apply for summer school in Germany

Save the date for the upcoming i2connect Summer School that is going to be organized at Hohenheim University from the 11th to the 15th of September. The course will cover crucial topics and concepts for delivering advisory work in the framework of innovation networks, such as the facilitation of interactive processes and the concept of […]
Members gather at the networking event in Leuven

From the 8th to the 9th of September, EUFRAS members traveled to Leuven, Belgium for a chance to network and discuss joint activities!
EUFRAS-YPARD Young Advisors Mentoring & Training Program 22/23

Extension and advisory services are crucial in keeping current farmers and future farmers interested in producing food and contributing to food security. However, extension and advisory agents face similar challenges to young farmers in entering and staying in the sector, including access to opportunities, credibility, and support. To tackle the problem and its root causes, […]
The FARMDEMO TRAINING KIT for the organization of farm demonstration events available in all EU languages

The FarmDemo Training Kit for the organization of farm demonstration events was translated and published in all EU languages at https://trainingkit.farmdemo.eu/.