Agroecology at the heart of the bioeconomy

The bioeconomy, at its most fundamental level, aims to generate value from photosynthesis. It seeks to transform biomass into a resource for everyday applications in modern society: food production, of course, but also industrial uses or recycling. In this way, agricultural by-products are increasingly being used as renewable raw materials for industrial applications, in particular in the sectors of energy, chemistry and construction.

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The digital revolution, precision agriculture and conservation farming

Conservation farming and digitalisation are two transitions the farming world needs to come to terms with. These root-and-branch changes are having to be implemented at an unprecedented pace, not to.