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AgroServ's 3rd Transnational/Virtual Access Call Deadline Approaching

AgroServ, the groundbreaking initiative funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe program, is thrilled to announce that the application deadline for its 3rd Transnational/Virtual Access Call is fast approaching. Researchers, farmers, and industry leaders worldwide are invited to submit their proposals by March 26, 2025, to access state-of-the-art facilities and collaborate with experts across Europe. This call aims to foster innovation in agroecology and address real-world challenges in agriculture.

ERSAC 2025: AgroServ's Scientific Conference in Kaunas, Lithuania

Mark your calendars for AgroServ's second scientific conference, ERSAC 2025, and General Assembly, taking place on October 1-2, 2025, in Kaunas, Lithuania. Hosted in collaboration with Vytautas Magnus University, the event will feature enriching scientific sessions on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Agroecology. The conference promises to be a hub for exchanging ideas and advancing the agroecological transition.

Spotlight on Groundbreaking Projects

The winter issue of AgroServ Chronicles shines a spotlight on two innovative projects funded through AgroServ's 1st Call for proposals:

1. BioTechAPS - Novel Biodiversity assessment Technologies for determination of Arthropods and Pollinators in Sunflowers: 
   led by Dr. Vid Švara, this project employs eDNA metabarcoding to study biodiversity in drought-resistant sunflowers. By combining conventional sampling with advanced molecular technologies, BioTechAPS aims to promote biodiversity and secure healthy food resources.
2. Ancient Grains, Modern Solutions - Valorization of Emmer wheat by co-designing healthy foods from organic agriculture: 
   PhD researcher Alberto Akiki's project focuses on the sustainability of emmer wheat in Central Italy. By leveraging AgroServ's nutritional analysis and prototyping tools, the project seeks to valorize emmer wheat and inspire sustainable development.

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