EU FarmBook

Digital knowledge platform for agriculture and forestry

DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.

EU-FarmBook is a digital knowledge platform developed under the Horizon Europe programme to collect, structure and disseminate practice-oriented knowledge from agricultural and forestry research and innovation projects. The platform aims to improve access to validated solutions, best practices and training materials for farmers, foresters, advisors and other AKIS actors across the European Union, supporting knowledge exchange and innovation uptake.

TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.

  • Cloud
  • Desktop/web-based application
  • Website

The platform operates as a cloud-based web application that aggregates and organizes digital knowledge resources produced by EU, national and regional projects. It provides a searchable interface with standardized metadata to ensure that content is findable, accessible and reusable by different user groups.

TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.

  • Academia and research institutions
  • Agriculture cooperatives
  • Farm advisors
  • Large size farms
  • Medium size farms
  • Public sector
  • Rural communities
  • Smallholder farmers

EU FarmBook targets farmers, foresters, advisors, researchers, educators, rural communities, and policy makers across the European Union. EU FarmBook features over 5 000 knowledge objects contributed from more than 250 Horizon projects, 61 thematic networks, and 919 operational groups.

Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.

  • Fully free

EU FarmBook operates as a fully free platform, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme. All resources are accessible without charge, and the platform is maintained by a consortium of research and advisory organizations.

ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.

The initiative is expected to improve access to and reuse of practice-oriented agricultural and forestry knowledge across the European Union. By consolidating research outputs and facilitating knowledge exchange among AKIS actors, the platform supports evidence-based decision-making, innovation uptake and more sustainable agricultural and forestry practices.

PartnersOrganizations and stakeholders involved in the initiative.

Ghent University; CEJA; COPA-COGECA; ESSET Engage; ISP; LFG; Maastricht University; Osmos; TNO; ZLTO; BRSU; HNEE; HSRW; Euragri; IFOAM EU; EFI; ARC; EUFRAS; CDR; HCC; AUA; AKI NKFT; LKO; CREA; Consulai; MAPA; Vicomtech; IDELE; Teagasc;

Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.

  • Better production
  • Better life
  • Better environment

Sustainable Development GoalsSustainable Development Goals associated with the initiative.

  • SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
  • SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
  • SDG 13: Climate action
  • SDG 15: Life on land
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
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