Description
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.
Technology
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.
Target
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 model
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.
Impact
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.
Partners
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 Betters
Better production
Better life
Better environment
