II European Innovation Workshop in the Agri-livestock and Forestry Industry (Granada)
Bringing EU-funded innovation closer to farmers, cooperatives, and forestry stakeholders
On 19 November 2025, ADROCHES took part on-site in the II European Innovation Workshop in the Agri-livestock and Forestry Industry, held at the Chamber of Commerce of Granada (CCGranada). The event was hosted by Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de Andalucía (CoopsAgroAND) and designed as a practical space for knowledge transfer, helping to connect European research and innovation with the real needs of the primary sector.
A workshop focused on real-world adoption
The workshop’s core purpose was clear: to showcase cutting-edge European solutions – many developed through EU funding programmes such as Horizon Europe – and accelerate their uptake among end users. With growing environmental pressures and the urgent need to modernize production systems, the session highlighted how innovation can support the sector in three key areas:
Improving sustainability across agri-livestock and forestry practices
Speeding up digitalisation with tools that are usable and scalable
Building resilience to climate and environmental impacts
European projects presented: solutions ready for the field
A major strength of the event was the way it brought together several European projects addressing shared challenges from different angles. The workshop featured solutions and approaches from projects such as DRYAD, CHOICE, EDAAn, MONALISA, and Framework – each contributing to a broader push toward more data-driven, efficient, and environmentally sound practices.
ADROCHES, represented by Manuel Salas and Aleix Antonell, highlighted why MONALISA was particularly relevant, as it focuses on soil degradation, a critical issue for long-term productivity, ecosystem health, and rural livelihoods. The discussions reinforced an essential message: healthy soils are the foundation of sustainable production, and effective monitoring and prevention strategies are becoming increasingly important.
The workshop also placed special emphasis on the DIVINE project, which promotes the value of agricultural data exchange. Beyond technology adoption, the conversations highlighted that digital transformation depends on making data shareable, secure, and useful – so it can support better decision-making, advisory services, and innovation at scale.
Key takeaways:
EU-funded innovation is producing mature, relevant tools – but impact depends on effective translation into end-user practice.
Soil health and environmental performance are central pillars of long-term productivity and resilience.
Data sharing and interoperability will be decisive for speeding up digitalisation and scaling sustainable solutions.
