OrganicYieldsUP addresses the critical need for enhancing yields in organic farming, a topic that often brings up debates and questions within the agricultural community. While organic farming systems are recognised for their environmental benefits, they typically yield less than conventional systems. However, the project emphasizes on a change of narrative, as yield is just one aspect of the equation, with broader considerations such as ecosystem services and socio-environmental impacts also playing crucial roles in addressing global challenges.
Central to OrganicYieldsUP is the joint effort to bridge the gap between organic and conventional farming systems without compromising environmental sustainability. The consortium recognizes that simply comparing yields between the two methods overlooks the environmental exploitation inherent in many conventional practices. As such, OrganicYieldsUP aims to push organic farming to its highest potential within planetary boundaries while reframing the conversation around farming methods.
FiBL Europe is tasked with the coordination of the project while FiBL Switzerland’s task is to elaborate current guidelines and produce a concise and validated database template to compile existing data and knowledge related to crop yield enhancing strategies within organic farming.
The OrganicYieldsUP consortium aims at fostering knowledge exchange, developing tailored yield-increasing strategies for diverse European regions and promoting innovation to achieve the target of at least 25 % of the EU’s agricultural land under organic farming by 2030. Furthermore, OrganicYieldsUP aims to provide inputs for developing a fresh Research and Innovation agenda to tackle pressing issues such as climate change.
Further information
Contact
Gabriele Ridolfi, Project Coordinator, FiBL Europe
Links
- fibl.org: OrganicYieldsUP in the FiBL project database
- cordis.eu: OrganicYieldsUP in the CORDIS database
About OrganicYieldsUP
OrganicYieldsUP is a Horizon EU project aimed at increasing yields in organic cropping systems across Europe. Led by a consortium of 17 partners from 13 European countries, the project seeks to compile existing knowledge, strengthen stakeholder networks, and develop strategies to enhance organic farming practices while maintaining environmental sustainability.