The agricultural sector is of great economic importance in the Euroregion. Businesses in this sector have a pressing need
\nfor innovation in order to develop solutions to local and global challenges.<\/p>\n
That is why, as part of the ‘Agropole Innovates’ project, four German-Dutch innovation teams developed solutions to
\naddress the following challenges:<\/p>\n
1. Research into the use of waste streams from insect production as a sustainable fertiliser and soil improver to
\npromote resource efficiency and the circular economy.
\n2. Research into reducing the use of traditional plant protection products in tree nurseries through needs-based
\napplication, the targeted use of environmentally friendly alternatives and the early detection of diseases and pests.
\n3. Development of AI-driven, self-learning algorithms based on various sensor, weather, operational and monitoring
\ndata for the risk assessment of plant diseases and for setting up a digital warning system based on forecasting
\nmodels.
\n4. Development of a system to improve animal welfare and transparency in pig farming, enabling comprehensive
\ndata recording for each animal and the retrieval of information on genetics, farming conditions and health status.<\/p>\n
The innovation platform served as the link between the innovation projects. This facilitated the exchange of knowledge
\nand experience between the project partners, with organisations conducting regional and supra-regional research into
\nthese themes, and with companies wishing to put the project results into practice. This led to a productive exchange of
\ninformation, enabling the triple helix partners to learn from one another and to translate scientific findings into practical
\napplications.<\/p>\n
The innovation platform strengthened the agribusiness sector’s capacity for innovation by promoting knowledge transfer
\nacross a wide range of other topics. Research and educational institutions were involved to harness the potential of
\nstudents, and companies and institutions were brought into direct contact with one another. In this way, new knowledge
\nwas put into practice more quickly and greater insight was gained into the challenges faced by companies. Furthermore,
\ntargeted objectives helped to strengthen companies’ ability to attract and retain skilled staff. At the same time, these
\nobjectives will form an important prerequisite for necessary changes and the sustainable further development of the
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