By the Bio-LUSH project
Effective stakeholder engagement is crucial for advancing agricultural projects, as demonstrated by the Bio-LUSH project during the "Co-Creating a Sustainable Future" workshop. This event highlighted the alignment of agricultural innovations with the needs of farmers, industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers, emphasising the importance of collaborative approaches.
The workshop identified challenges in adopting new biomass crops, including competition with existing land uses, adverse impacts of monoculture, and economic uncertainties. It also showcased the benefits of local biomass processing, which supports economic growth and reduces environmental impacts by shortening supply chains.
Strategic recommendations
Localised biomass processing. Establish small-scale facilities near biomass sources to reduce costs and carbon emissions, supporting local economies and sustainability.
Use of support systems. Apply financial and technical assistance to overcome barriers to adopting sustainable biomass practices.
Stakeholder engagement. Maintain dialogue with all relevant parties to ensure biomass production is locally relevant and aligned with broader sustainability goals.
These strategies promise economic benefits through cost reductions and new markets, alongside enhanced soil health and resilience against climate challenges, securing sustainable agricultural productivity.
Author: InoSens doo
This practice abstract is part of the Bio-LUSH project, funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) under the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme (Grant Agreement No 101112476).
