{"id":1574,"date":"2023-12-07T14:06:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T14:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frontagnexus.eu\/?p=1574"},"modified":"2025-05-12T06:40:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T06:40:56","slug":"frontag-nexus-4th-press-release-groundbreaking-insights-on-frontier-agriculture-in-the-mediterranean-region-through-a-systematic-literature-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frontagnexus.eu\/he\/2023\/12\/07\/frontag-nexus-4th-press-release-groundbreaking-insights-on-frontier-agriculture-in-the-mediterranean-region-through-a-systematic-literature-review\/","title":{"rendered":"FrontAg Nexus 4th Press Release: Groundbreaking Insights on Frontier Agriculture in the Mediterranean Region\u00a0 through a Systematic Literature Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the face of climate change’s profound impact on agricultural activities, especially in vulnerable regions like the Mediterranean, where climatic changes are reducing already limited cultivation resources, the need for innovative and sustainable farming practices has never been more critical. In this context, new resilient and sustainable forms of agriculture incorporating a \u201ccircular economy\u201d model should be promoted to help with food security challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frontier agriculture technologies<\/strong> <\/mark>can contribute to reaching this goal. This press release, explores the findings of Deliverable 1.1 of FrontAg Nexus project, that aimed at establishing which frontier agriculture technologies are practiced in the Mediterranean, their technological readiness level (TRL), business readiness level (BRL), and social readiness level (SRL), costs and benefits, productive capacity, ecosystem services, sectoral policies and key performance indicators (KPIs). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The authors of this comprehensive review include Elisa Appolloni (UNIBO), Giuseppina Pennisi (UNIBO), Vito Aurelio Cerasola (UNIBO), Wubneshe Biru (UniBw\u202fM), Gertrud Buchenrieder (UniBw\u202fM), Tanay S\u0131dk\u0131 Uyar (EUROSOLAR T\u00fcrkiye), Yusuf \u0130slam Yavuz (EUROSOLAR T\u00fcrkiye).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through a comprehensive Systematic Literature Review<\/mark><\/strong> (SLR) following the PRIMA approach, the study identifies key technologies that can transform the agricultural landscape and represents an important resource for understanding the current state of the art of frontier agriculture in the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart Agriculture Systems in Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research in Mediterranean countries is actively exploring the application of smart agriculture systems to enhance productivity<\/mark><\/strong> and nutrition<\/mark><\/strong> while minimizing environmental impact. Spain and Italy emerged as leaders in the adoption of frontier agriculture technologies, with Egypt taking the lead among African Mediterranean countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cultivation Systems with Multiple Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evaluated cultivation systems showcase the ability to reuse and optimise resources<\/mark><\/strong> while generating income<\/strong><\/mark>. These systems contribute to social inclusion<\/mark><\/strong> by involving minorities such as women and refugees, ensuring self-household production and creating various ecosystem benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Readiness Levels and Policy Implications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the assessed technologies exhibit TRL, BRL and SRL within the range of 3-5 points, indicating a promising level of maturity. Sectoral policies play a crucial role in shaping the adoption and success of these technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Systematic Literature Review (SLR) played a crucial role in pinpointing KPIs at micro-level that could offer valuable insights for estimating the impact of the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem  (WEFE) Nexus within the project’s demonstration cases. These identified KPIs encompass:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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