This report identifies innovative technologies that can transform agriculture and food production to align with the European Green Deal’s goals. This transformation aims to achieve climate neutrality while reducing environmental harm and promoting social equity, all within the framework of the Safe and Just Operating Space (SJOS). By scanning and evaluating cutting-edge innovations, the study highlights technologies that promise to make farming more sustainable and resilient.
Using advanced tools like artificial intelligence for technology scanning and a comprehensive literature review, the report identified 62 emerging technologies across six clusters, with 13 already showing significant potential. Notable breakthroughs include artificial intelligence, blockchain for food security, regenerative agriculture, genome editing, and vertical farming. These innovations are poised to enhance sustainability, improve resource efficiency, and support EU farmers in navigating climate and social challenges.
This report serves as a foundation for the next research phase, which will involve expert evaluations to assess the scalability and transformative potential of these technologies.
Funding acknowledgement
Funded by the European Union. Grant Agreement No. 101060075. Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
UK Research and Innovation Project Code: 10047415 https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10047415
Citation
Ahado, S., Žáková Kroupová, Z., Čechura, L., Pokorny, O., Curtiss, J., Ratinger, T., (2024). Deliverable D8.1 (D18) Report on the provision of a set of promising technologies relevant to Safe and Just Operating Space (final version). BrightSpace Horizon Europe project GA Nr. 101060075. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14370335
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