EIP-AGRI Challenge videos: discover how challenges in the field are tackled
Six videos showcasing innovative farms and projects from across Europe.
The EU CAP Network has produced six EIP-AGRI Challenges over the past year, showcasing innovative farms and projects from six European countries.
These videos feature testimonials from farmers, foresters and rural communities, highlighting the challenges they face and the innovative solutions they have developed to address them.
The aim is to inspire and provide solutions to other European farmers, supporting the transition to more productive and sustainable agriculture, forestry and rural areas.
All EIP-AGRI Challenge videos were produced within the context of EU CAP Network events, focusing on innovation, knowledge exchange and EIP-AGRI.
Find a summary of the videos below:
Robotics and artificial intelligence in farming and forestry
Sander Verstegen runs a fruit company in the Netherlands. He shares how robotics and precision farming boost productivity on his 46-hectare apple and pear orchard. Discover how drone and camera data guide root cutting and fertilisation.
This video was made during the field visits of the EU CAP Network seminar 'Robotics and artificial intelligence in farming and forestry'.
Alternative solutions for livestock product differentiation
Franz Rauscher runs a family pig farm in Austria, combining arable farming with livestock production. To stay competitive and ensure the next generation can continue farming, he is part of a programme that improves animal welfare to differentiate products on the market. From straw bedding to open-water points, the farm adapts its housing to make conditions more comfortable for pigs. This video was made during the field visits of the second meeting of the EU CAP Network Focus Group 'Alternative solutions for livestock product differentiation'.
Circular bioeconomy: valorisation of forest by-products
In Finland, Ari Henttonen, managing director of Ecopulp, shows how forestry by-products can create new value. From recycled paper packaging that replaces plastics to the ‘seedling paw’ that supports young trees, Ecopulp demonstrates practical ways to use local raw materials and renewable energy. These solutions reduce waste, strengthen forest value chains, and open new opportunities for the sector. This video was made during the field visits of the EU CAP Network workshop 'Circular bioeconomy: valorisation of forest by-products'.
Local perennial plant genetic resources
In Crete, farmer Panagiotis Raisakis fights climate change and chestnut blight to save chestnut trees. Through organic practices and innovative microbial-based cultivation, he is strengthening tree resilience and protecting this endangered 'superfood' for future generations. This video was made during the field visits of the second meeting of the EU CAP Network Focus Group 'Local perennial plant genetic resources in view of climate change and biodiversity loss'.
Carbon sequestration
Meet Etienne Lapierre from the EIP-AGRI OG ‘CarbonThink’. The project has developed a methodology to assess the full carbon balance of farming systems, contributing to the ‘Low carbon label’ created by the French Ministry of Ecological Transition. This label helps farmers certify their reduced greenhouse gas emissions and increased soil carbon storage.
This video was made during the field visits of the EU CAP Network 2nd workshop 'Networking for innovation and knowledge exchange'.
Sensing the future: practical applications of proximal and remote sensing
How can sensing technologies help farmers use water more efficiently, manage crop health and address labour shortages? ANECOOP's trial fields in Valencia, Spain, are putting drones, robots and humidity sensors to the test. Watch the video to discover how cooperative knowledge sharing is making innovation accessible to fruit and vegetable growers. This video was made during the field visits of the EU CAP Network workshop ‘Sensing the future: practical and remote sensing for farmers and advisors’.