Practice Abstract - Research and innovation

Improving Agri-Food Value Chains via Agent-Based Modelling Tools

In today’s ever-evolving agri-food landscape, farmers and end-users need to adopt practices that maximize productivity, sustainability, and overall well-being. This practice abstract highlights the transformative potential of ABM tools. Farmers and consumers can adopt these recommendations to embrace sustainable, profitable, and nutritionally rich agri-food practices.
 
Main Results/Outcomes:
• Educated consumers make informed choices.
• Enhanced crop traits for increased productivity.
• Safer food chains through the elimination of toxins and allergens.
• Improved seed availability through local actors or government support.
 
Practical Recommendations and Added Value:
Implementing the generated knowledge brings significant benefits:
• Safer foods inspire consumer confidence.
• Green taxes promote eco-friendly options.
• Optimize crop yields with beneficial traits.
• Farmer support enhances seed availability.
• Certification empowers informed decisions.
• Access to high-quality seeds boosts harvests.
• Nutrition education drives sustainable choices.
• Plant-based diets reduce environmental impact.
• Food systems approach aligns policy with goals.
• Novel food recipes encourage crop diversification.
Source Project
Fork-to-farm agent-based simulation tool augmenting BIOdiversity in the agri-food VALUE chain
Ongoing | 2021-2025
Main funding source
Horizon 2020 (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
Geographical location
Greece
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