Protecting the health of humans, animals and plants at every stage of the food production process is a key public health and economic priority for the EU. Smart digital technology can help safeguard health along the whole agro-food chain. Since already 2009, the ERA-NET ICT AGRI is supporting the development and implementation of new technologies for a competitive, sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture. ICT-AGRI-FOOD is an ERA-NET Co-fund that wants to underpin the transition towards more sustainable and resilient agri-food systems with digital technology. Data from the entire food chain is used for this purpose. All stakeholders benefit, but ultimately it is the consumer who will be able to make smarter, healthier and more appropriate choices based on information about environmental impact, origin, nutritional value, safety and integrity.

FACTS

• Duration: 2019 – 2025

• Website: https://ictagrifood.eu/

• Contact: Johannes Pfeifer

• E-mail: Pfeifer@ble.de

• Budget: € 15 151 515

• Partners: A network of 34 European partners out of 22 countries/ regions

Calls

1. Co-fund call on ICT-enabled agri-food systems

2. 2nd transnational joint call on circularity in mixed crop and livestock farming systems, with emphasis on greenhouse gas mitigation

3. 3rd transnational joint call on more transparent agri food systems for consumers and other stakeholders along the food value chain based on ICT technologies

4. 4th transnational joint call on Tackling digitalisation for sound agriculture and food systems