The second General Assembly of the FrontAg Nexus project was successfully held from September 30 to October 3, 2024, at the Ayass Hotel in Amman. This important meeting, hosted by the National Agricultural Research Center (NARC), brought together the consortium and leading experts in sustainable agriculture from various sectors to review advancements and strategies for the future.
The event started with an opening speech by Dr. Luna Al-Hadidi on behalf of Dr. Khaled Abu-Hammour, Director General of NARC. Project coordinator, Prof. Gertrud Buchenrieder, alongside work package leaders, led sessions that showcased recent progress and addressed challenges in integrating cutting-edge agricultural techniques that conserve water and promote sustainability in arid regions.
The Assembly featured in-depth presentations on the socio-economic benefits of new agricultural technologies, successful strategies for infomation dissemination, and effective project management techniques. A significant focus was placed on the project’s demonstration cases and the involvement of innovation actors, stressing the crucial role of frontier agricultural practices in enhancing farm productivity and sustainability.
Attendees also toured NARC’s demonstration site and the farm of an innovation actor, observing the application of water-saving technologies in real-world agricultural settings, and in particular the under-construction hydroponics and aquaponics systems at NARC. This visit highlighted the project’s practical impact and its commitment to applying research findings to improve the WEFE Nexus alongside the farming livelihoods.
“We have already begun to see meaningful impact in our demonstration case sites, which range from Italy, Morocco, Tunisia, Türkiye, and Jordan. We are showcasing in these demonstration case sites innovative FrontAg Nexus solutions/innovations, like hydroponics, aquaponics and insect farming. These efforts are not only enhancing food and nutrition security, but hopefully also improving the livelihoods of the farmers involved in the Mediterranean region and, of course also in Jordan, where farmers are particularly vulnerable to climate change.” highlighted our Project Coordinator Prof. Gertrud Buchenrieder.
As the FrontAg Nexus project moves forward, its consortium members remain committed to their mission of driving significant improvements in sustainable agriculture, aiming to contribute to global food security and environmental sustainability.
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About FrontAg Nexus
Initiated in May 2023, FrontAg Nexus, supported by the EU’s PRIMA program, tackles climate change and food insecurity in the Mediterranean. This innovative project employs climate-smart and water-saving technologies like hydroponics, aquaponics, insect farming, vermiculture, and agrophotovoltaic aiming for sustainable food production in areas such as Israel, Italy, and Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, and Türkiye. Led by Prof. Gertrud Buchenrieder, from UniBw M, it’s a leap towards ecological balance, improved living standards, and robust, year-round food sources.
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Stay tuned as we continue to push the boundaries of sustainable agriculture and foster innovation for a greener, more resilient future.
Disclaimer
This publication reflects the views of the author only. The European Commission and PRIMA Foundation cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. This project (GA n° [2242]) is part of the PRIMA programme supported by the European Union.
FrontAg Nexus at a glance
Instrument: PRIMA, the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area
Total costs: € 3.206.895,00
Duration: 3 years, 1/5/2023 – 30/4/2026
Consortium: A total of 10 partners from 8 countries (Germany, Greece, Italy, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, Türkiye)
FrontAg Nexus Homepage by PRIMA: https://qap.mel.cgiar.org/projects/1828
| Project Coordinators | Prof. Gertrud Buchenrieder Dr. Wubneshe Biru Universität der Bundeswehr München Email: Email: |
| Project Communication | Dimitris Fotakidis Reframe.food Email: |
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