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project - EIP-AGRI Operational Group

Biodegradable growth substrate for hydroponic farming of leafy greens
Biologiskt nedbrytbart växtsubstrat för hydroponisk odling av grönbladiga växter

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Ongoing | - Sweden
Ongoing | - Sweden
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Project details
Main funding source
CAP Strategic Plans 2023-2027 for Operational Groups
Additional funding source
No additional funding source
Project contribution to EU Strategies
  • Achieving climate neutrality
  • Fostering organic farming and/or organic aquaculture, with the aim of increased uptake
  • Reducing nutrient losses and the use of fertilisers, while maintaining soil fertility
  • Improving management of natural resources used by agriculture, such as water, soil and air
Territorial scope
National

Budget information

EUR 140 401.41
Total contribution
EAFRD contribution
EUR 37 812.07
National co-financing
EUR 102 589.34

Specific financial information not available.

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1 Practice Abstracts

The goal of the project is to develop a biodegradable binder that can hold plant substrates together during the 6-12 weeks required for hydroponic cultivation. The binder will be developed with the goal of being able to bind peat but could theoretically be used for other substrate types. The support is sought to produce a number of samples which will then undergo lab tests and cultivation trials. The results are continuously evaluated to adjust the binder composition, concentration and method of application. At the end of the project, a commercially viable product must be available for the market.

Målet med projektet är att ta fram ett biologiskt nedbrytbart bindemedel som klarar av att hålla ihop växtsubstrat under de 6-12 veckor som krävs för hydroponisk odling. Bindemedlet kommer att utvecklas med målet att kunna binda torv men skulle teoretiskt kunna användas för andra substrat-typer. Stödet söks för att producera ett flertal prover som sedan ska genomgå labb-tester samt odlingsförsök. Resultaten utvärderas kontinuerligt för att justera bindemedelssammansättning, koncentration och applikationssätt. Vid slutet av projektet ska en kommersiellt gångbar produkt finnas tillgänglig för marknaden.

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Contacts

Project coordinator

  • Project coordinator

    Nordic Substrate Solutions AB georg@nordicsubstrate.com 0706800220 Bantorget 2, 1tr, 22229, LUND Business in rural areas

Project partners

  • Project partner

    Lund University christian.hulteberg@chemeng.lth.se 0733969420 Box 124, 22100, LUND Researcher or research organisation, Educational or continued professional development organisation (including vocational trainers)

  • Project partner

    CR Competence AB anna@crcom.se 0702599755 Box 124, 22100, LUND Advisor, advisory organisation or agricultural chamber