Innovative solutions for Bavaria's agriculture: EIP-AGRI 2024 starts!

Innovative solutions for Bavaria's agriculture: EIP-AGRI 2024 starts!

global crises that shake the world! Climate change, wars and strict environmental regulations increase agriculture and forestry. But Bavaria beats back! With the European innovation partnership "Productivity and Sustainability in Agriculture" (EIP-Agriculture), groundbreaking projects have been promoted since 2018 that bring a breath of fresh air to the industry. The new projects for 2024 have now been honored on the Innovation Day at the Söltl company in Reichertshofen, district of Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm - a real bright spot in stormy times!

"Only those who look outside the box can shape the future," said Minister Kaniber and called on the committed innovators to develop creative solutions. The funded projects are not only innovative, but also crucial for the future of agriculture. A Highlight is the autonomous vehicle "Smart Potato Selection", which recognizes and removes sick potato plants with artificial intelligence. The “Geoforstigital” project also revolutionizes forestry by making it easier for forest owners to access digital geodata. So the sustainable management of forests becomes child's play!

technological breakthroughs for agriculture

The list of funded projects is impressive! The “sewage carb fertilizer” project uses modern technologies to neutralize pollutants in sewage sludge and to gain vital phosphate for agriculture. These innovative approaches aim to optimize agricultural and forestry processes and implement economical solutions. From animal welfare monitoring to the use of rainwater from PV systems-the future of agriculture is made sustainable!

With a budget of ten million euros in the current funding period of the joint agricultural policy (GAP), the initiative EIP-AGRI shows that Bavaria is willing to invest in the future. The cooperation between agriculture, science and companies promises a strong future for the region. Interested actors can find out more about further funding opportunities on the website of the Bavarian Ministry of Agriculture. The future of agriculture is now - and it is full of possibilities!