SMARTCHAIN in the EIP-AGRI project database

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The first batch of SMARTCHAIN innovative knowledge (best practices, practical innovative solutions, recommendations) following the EIP common format (“Practice Abstracts”) is already available for farmers, practitioners and other stakeholders in the EIP-AGRI project database (https://ec.europa.eu/eip/agriculture/en/find-connect/projects/smartchain-towards-innovation-driven-and-smart). A total of 17 “Practice Abstracts” summarising innovative knowledge results and easy accessible end-user material from the project have been…

SMARTCHAIN WP leaders meeting in Athens

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On the 3rd and 4th of March 2020, a SMARTCHAIN WP leaders meeting has taken place in Athens, hosted by the University of Crete (WP3 leader). During this two-day meeting, all WP leaders had the chance to present the progress, the results, and the future activities within their corresponding WPs. Additionally, all participants had a…

14th International European Forum (Igls-Forum) (176th EAAE Seminar) on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks in Garmisch-p, Germany

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In the frame of the 14th International European Forum on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks, Dr. András SEBŐK from CBHU presented the first results of the analysis of needs of the short food supply chains (SFSCs). Based on the analysis of 18 Case studies involved in the SMARTCHAIN project and systematic literature review the…

SMARTCHAIN project meets LO-KÁLI project

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On the 7th of February 2020, the representative of Campden BRI Hungary (CBHU) presented the SMARTCHAIN project to the LO-KÁLI project in the Kali-basin region, Hungary. The interfaces between the two projects and possibilities for cooperation were discussed. The LO-KÁLI project is an interdisciplinary research project in one of the most successful rural tourism destinations…

SMARTCHAIN Community of Practice events to validate the new definition of Social Innovations in Short Food Supply Chains

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SMARTCHAIN WP3 (Social Innovations) has just finalised the implementation of twelve Community of Practice (CoP) events in France, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Italy, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland and the Netherlands. The main objective of these events was the validation of the definition, conceptual framework, key drivers, best practices, and enabling environment for social innovations (SI) in short…

3rd International Bioeconomy Congress Baden-Württemberg (21-22 September 2020, Stuttgart-Hohenheim, Germany)

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The 3rd International Bioeconomy Congress Baden-Württemberg 2020 will be an inter- and transdisciplinary meeting for experts and stakeholders dedicated to systemic approaches of a sustainable bioeconomy. This year’s congress comes with the title “The contribution of Bioeconomy to the Green Deal” and will discuss how innovative products, processes, principles and regional circles can contribute to…

SAH Stakeholder Conference: Connecting the dots in the agri-tech network

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SmartAgriHubs project (https://www.smartagrihubs.eu/) reaches its first year with a celebration of our accomplishments. From launching an Innovation Portal to establishing more profound links with and between the Digital Innovation Hubs, Competence Centers and Flagship Innovation Experiments. Nonetheless, a lot of work remains to be done. Working towards creating a shift at the European level requires…

EFFoST conference

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On 13 November, Betty Chang from EUFIC presented the results of SMARTCHAIN expert stakeholders’ interviews at the EFFoST conference in Rotterdam. Results suggest that consumers buy SFSC products because of health and environmental benefits, a desire to support their local community, and a preference for tradition. However, there are some barriers to consumer engagement in…