Democritus University of Thrace, leading partner of the first European Digital Innovation Hub in the Hellenic Agri-food sector, #DigiAgriFood and the Interbalkan Environment Centre, scientific cooedinator of European Project Carbonica EU“Carbon Sequestration Initiative for Climate Resilient Agriculture” are organizing an open educational Seminar – Demonstration in the Field on the subject:
“Carbon Farming: New business opportunities in the agricultural sector, Demonstration in the field” On Friday, 29/11/2024 and time 11:00-14:30, in the area of Chrysoupolis, Kavala.
As the Carbonica project lays the foundations for Carbon Sequestering Agriculture, it is developing an ISO-standards-based methodology for monitoring, reporting and verifying greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural practices, as well as reducing them using nature-based solutions. The monitoring system relies on a range of tools, including climate change stations, field measurement equipment and soil laboratory analyses. This system is being tested in pilot fields for the application of carbon farming, such as the field where the demonstration will take place, and has kiwi cultivation. More specifically, there will be a presentation of the installed climate change station, a portable field toolkit for measuring soil indicators in the field and the soil sampling methodology for further analysis in a soil laboratory. This educational workshop is aimed at those active in the agricultural sector to expand the knowledge, abilities and skills of stakeholders in carbon farming practices. Emphasizing agricultural professionals, the project aspires to provide deep knowledge in innovative carbon sequestering farming practices adapted to local crops and other relevant characteristics.
Additionally, the #DigiAgrifood Hub will present the services it offers free of charge to its audience.
The event will be held with the support of the Sandros company, which will inform the public about the use of special nutrition products, specifically bioactivators – soil improvers and beneficial microorganisms.
The event is open to the public, with free participation, referring mainly to Farmers, Agricultural Cooperatives, Environmentalists, Agriculturists, students, etc. and certificates of participation will be issued.
Pre-registration is required at the link: https://forms.gle/x9PccP8pzJbCutLw8
Language of the Seminar: Greek
In case of bad weather, the event will be moved to a hall in Chrysoupoli.
Program:
11:00 – 11:40 DigiAgrifood: Presentation of services and Project
11:40 – 13:40 Carbonica: Project presentation and field demonstration
13:40 – 14:15 Sandros: Presentation of services and products
14:15 – 15:00 Lunch – Souvlaki party!
A few words about the Carbonica project:
The Carbonica project aims to promote the implementation of carbon sequestration agriculture practices in the enlargement countries, Greece, the Republic of North Macedonia and Cyprus. To achieve this goal, the Carbonica Hub of Excellence will connect and strengthen the innovation ecosystems in the three countries by rationalizing Research & Innovation among them to support carbon sequestering agriculture.
Carbonica will achieve this through new business models for agriculture that take into account carbon sequestration, connecting policy makers with civil society, while simultaneously promoting a reduction in the carbon footprint.
Carbonica goals:
· Enhancing innovation and excellence in carbon farming taking into account the ecosystem and needs at the local level aiming for collective understanding and widespread adoption
· Forge long-term cross-border partnerships and develop strong sustainable linkages between carbon farming actors to achieve knowledge transfer, foster business skills and enhance collective capacity
· Deliver business opportunities in carbon farming by bridging the gap between science and industry, and creating attractions for innovative entrepreneurs and investors for widespread adoption of results.
More information: https://carbonica-hub.eu