🌱 Join VALERECO and 9 other projects at #Tropentag2026 for a hybrid session on Mediterranean resilience, scaling and policy. 📅 16 September | Göttingen & online 🔗 valereco.eu/save-the-dat... #VALERECO #HorizonEU #Agroecology #EcosystemServices #LivingLabs

Save the Date: PRIMA Joint Session at Tropentag 2026

What can years of research across the Mediterranean teach us when viewed as a whole rather than project by project? Which innovations are ready to scale, what barriers remain, and how can research…

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🌱AUA, coordinator of #VALERECO, hosted a Demo Day at the project’s #LivingLab in Greece. Participants walked through the trials, and saw how drones, sensors and field measurements are being used to monitor the crops. 📖Full story: tinyurl.com/526wcb7n #HorizonEU

🐝Two days of exchanges on legumes, Living Labs and sustainable farming. Thanks to @unihannover.bsky.social annover and our coordinator, AUA! Until the next VALERECO gathering! #VALERECO #HorizonEU #Agroecology #EcosystemServices #LivingLabs

🐝The first day of our 2nd #VALERECO Annual Meeting is bringing the consortium together to exchange progress, insights and ideas on how legumes can contribute to more resilient farming systems. A warm thank you to @unihannover.bsky.social for organising and hosting us! #HorizonEU

🌱 Field insights from VALERECO’s Living Lab in the Netherlands! At Ekoboerderij De Lingehof, Delphy is using insect traps and drone imagery to monitor biodiversity, weed pressure and crop performance in lupine and faba bean fields. #VALERECO #HorizonEU #LivingLabs

🌱 #VALERECO was represented from our partners at #ILS5 2026 in Dubrovnik, sharing research on legume field trials, ecosystem services and sustainable crop management. #HorizonEU #Agroecology #EcosystemServices #LivingLabs #SustainableFarming

🌍 Through its #LivingLabs across Europe, #VALERECO explores how legume-based farming can deliver benefits for both farmers and the environment, supporting the transition towards more sustainable and resilient food systems. 🌱 Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! #Legumes #HorizonEurope

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🌍 Through its #LivingLabs across Europe, #VALERECO explores how legume-based farming can deliver benefits for both farmers and the environment, supporting the transition towards more sustainable and resilient food systems. 🌱 Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! #Legumes #HorizonEurope https://t.co/yklaIj8yCS

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🌱 Farmers, researchers, students, and project partners gathered at a recent IFVCNS Demo Day to explore agroecological practices, soil sampling methods, and UAV applications in agriculture. 👉 tinyurl.com/bdhzsbyw #VALERECO #LivingLabs #Agroecology

📬 The latest VALERECO Newsletter is now available! In Edition #7, discover how our #LivingLabs, researchers, and stakeholders are working together to advance #SustainableAgriculture systems. 🔗 Read the newsletter: tinyurl.com/576hckur #VALERECO #Legumes #HorizonEurope

🐝#𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗗𝗮𝘆 | 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 Legume crops can provide valuable sources of nectar and pollen, while diversified agricultural landscapes help create healthier environments where pollinators can thrive. #VALERECO #HorizonEU

🌱 Our partner Delphy represented the #VALERECO project at Biobeurs, sharing the work taking place in the Dutch Living Lab focused on lupine cultivation. Discover more about VALERECO and our #LivingLabs: valereco.eu #HorizonEU #Agroecology #EcosystemServices #LivingLabs

🌱 AgFutura Technologies represented #VALERECO at “Agroscience and Practice 2026” in Stip. The team shared insights on legume-based systems, soil health, biodiversity, and resilient agri-food value chains while engaging with researchers and agricultural stakeholders. #HorizonEU

🌱 On International Mother Earth Day and beyond, #VALERECO works to unlock the potential of legumes, supporting their wider adoption to enhance #biodiversity, soil health, and sustainability across EU agriculture. #MotherEarthDay #Agroecosystems #SustainableAgriculture

📢𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮! #VALERECO has been featured in Terra e Vita, spotlighting how research is helping relaunch European legumes. 📰For Italian readers, explore the full article: tinyurl.com/462spywx #HorizonEU #Agroecology

🐝𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀! The answer that best supports pollinators is: more natural habitats. 💡As spring unfolds, creating and preserving these habitats becomes even more essential for resilient ecosystems. #HorizonEU #Agroecology #EcosystemServices

🐝Spring in here, and so our pollinators. 🌱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲! Comment to tell us what you think matters most for supporting pollinators: 👍 More diverse crops ❤️ Reduced pesticide use 😮 Healthier soils 😢 More natural habitats #VALERECO #HorizonEU #Agroecology #EcosystemServices #LivingLabs

📰 The 6th VALERECO Newsletter is out. Read about our latest White Papers, recent media coverage, and participation in key events. 🔗 tinyurl.com/vr5b6nda 🔔 Subscribe: bit.ly/47iIwbA #VALERECO #HorizonEU #Agroecology #EcosystemServices #LivingLabs #SustainableFarming

📄Legume cover crops don’t just protect soil. They can boost yields by 4–8%, cut fertiliser needs and strengthen biodiversity. Read more in the @Unipisa White Paper: tinyurl.com/5b5w89xv #VALERECO #HorizonEU #Agroecology #EcosystemService

📄Why aren’t legumes more widely adopted? A new #VALERECO white paper by the @ucoimbra.bsky.social examines the barriers limiting legume-based systems, despite their benefits for nitrogen fixation & biodiversity. 👉https://tinyurl.com/4ezf3a57 #HorizonEU #Agroecology #EcosystemServices

🐝Giving legumes a moment! On #WorldPulsesDay, #VALERECO highlights how legumes support environmental performance, farm viability, and value chains across Europe, drawing on Living Lab work and practical innovation. Explore more: valereco.eu #HorizonEU #Agroecology

📃Legumes in crop rotations deliver real results. A new #VALERECO white paper by @IntiaSa shows that wheat after legumes can achieve +17% yield and save 40 kg N/ha, while supporting pest and weed management. 👉https://tinyurl.com/46h6syj4 #HorizonEU #Agroecology #EcosystemServices

📃Winter cover crops strengthen soybean systems from the ground up. A new #VALERECO white paper from IFVCNS shows how winter peas before soybeans can improve yields, enhance soil health, and reduce fertiliser needs 🌱 👉https://tinyurl.com/mpay34av #Agroecology #SustainableFarming

📃Better soils, higher productivity, fewer inputs. A new #VALERECO white paper from the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) explores how legume intercropping supports more sustainable farming systems. 👉https://tinyurl.com/5n7n26rx #Agroecology #SustainableFarming

📺#VALERECO highlighted on Science 2 Business! IFVCNS presented the project’s work on legume systems, ecosystem services & Living Labs across Europe. 🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdr3... #Agroecology #SustainableFarming

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📰#VALERECO in Serbia’s Dnevnik! 🌱The project’s Living Labs, legume trials & farmer survey were featured, highlighting ecosystem services. 🔗Read: tinyurl.com/2s48bazp #Agroecology #SustainableFarming

🎬 From Synergy Days 2025! Metaxia Kokkini (AUA) shares a brief look at #VALERECO and the value of events that foster meaningful exchange across Europe. 👉 See the interview: youtu.be/UPLy1AaHvjA?... #HorizonEU #Agroecology #EcosystemServices #LivingLabs #SustainableFarming

Understanding VALERECO | Insights from Metaxia Kokkini (AUA) at Synergy Days 2025

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📰The 5th #VALERECO Newsletter is out! #LivingLabs insights, #agroecology exchanges, and updates from key events, all highlighting the role of legumes in #sustainablefarming. 🔗Read: tinyurl.com/3cp7jwd9 🔔Subscribe: bit.ly/47iIwbA #HorizonEU #EcosystemServices

🌙From Field to Plate: How Legumes Protect Our Planet! At Hannover’s Night of Science, @unihannover.bsky.social showcased VALERECO, highlighting legumes’ role in sustainable food systems, biodiversity & #Agroecology. #HorizonEU #Agroecology #EcosystemServices #LivingLabs

🎥What happens when science meets the field? Our partners from the UNIPI and Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna discuss crop rotation, pollinators, and the future of sustainable farming. 👉🏾 Watch now: tinyurl.com/3de7pb8d #HorizonEU #Agroecology #EcosystemServices #LivingLabs #SustainableFarming

Field Interview | Crop Rotation at VALERECO’s Italian Living Lab

How does crop rotation contribute to healthier ecosystems and more resilient farming systems? In this short field interview, Lorenzo Gabriele Tramacere, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Università di Pisa (UNIPI), and Stefano Carlesi, Assistant Professor at the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies (SSSA), discuss the importance of crop rotation within the Italian VALERECO Living Lab. Filmed in Pisa, Italy, the conversation explores the value of crop diversification, the essential role of pollinators, and the next steps towards fostering sustainable and biodiversity-friendly agricultural practices.

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📺 Missed our webinar? Watch now Part II – Leveraging Ecosystem Services in Legumes! 🎥 Watch here: bit.ly/3JnDkcV 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updated from #VALERECO! #GOODProject #Webinar #HorizonEU #Legumes

VALERECO x Agroecology is GOOD | Part II: Leveraging Ecosystem Services in Legumes Production

Building on the first session of the series, this webinar focused on how legume-based systems can strengthen ecosystem services and foster more sustainable, biodiversity-rich farming landscapes. Experts discussed and presented how diversified legume systems enhance pollination by bees, improve soil health, and reveal the complex cause–effect relationships that shape resilient agroecosystems. The session also presented preliminary soil health insights from cowpea trials in Portugal, alongside perspectives from both the GOOD and VALERECO projects.

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