Project description
Training for future-proof agriculture
Agriculture will need to become more productive to meet the predicted food demands of the future. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the SUS-BIOCROP project aims to produce biocomposites that enhance plants’ capacity to withstand biotic (pests and diseases) and abiotic (drought and soil failure) stresses. Additionally, it will bring together experts from academic and industrial sectors to train researchers in the newest approaches to agritech. This JDN will implement activities to encourage a shift in the attitude towards research in agri-tech biocomposites, agri-materials and an educated agri-society both virtually and offline.
Objective
The agricultural sector is at a critical turning point, facing the immense challenge of meeting the food needs of a rapidly growing global population while simultaneously reducing its environmental footprint. By 2050, it is expected that food production will need to increase by 70%, yet traditional agricultural methods have led to significant environmental degradation. To address this, innovative and sustainable agricultural practices must be developed, ones that can not only increase productivity but also protect the environment. This proposal aims to address these challenges by developing advanced biocomposite materials that enhance plant resilience against both biotic (pests, diseases) and abiotic (drought, soil degradation) stresses. Through interdisciplinary research and innovation, the consortium will bring together leading experts from academia and industry to train a new generation of researchers in sustainable agricultural technologies. The proposed Joint Doctoral Network will foster a comprehensive approach to solving agricultural challenges, incorporating cutting-edge research on biocomposites, training programs on materials and sustainable agriculture, and effective dissemination of knowledge.
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- social sciences economics and business economics production economics productivity
- agricultural sciences agriculture, forestry, and fisheries agriculture
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-DN-JD - HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks - Joint Doctorates
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2024-DN-01
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48940 LEIOA
Spain
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