Report - EU CAP Network cross-visit ‘Organic farming supply and value chain optimisation’
This report shares successful practices, opportunities and tools identified during the EU CAP Network ‘Organic farming supply and value chain optimisation’ cross-visit.
This report presents the outcomes of the cross-visit involving multiple EIP-AGRI Operational Group projects (OGs) focused on ‘Organic farming supply and value chain optimisation’. The cross-visit took place on 28-29 June 2023 in Tuscany, Italy.
The report presents the participants and projects involved in this networking activity, the programme of the cross-visit, the main highlights, and feedback from the participants.
The highlights of the cross-visit emerged during the OGs' presentations, Q&A sessions, and, notably, the discussions and interactive sessions on the morning of Day Two.
Participants were highly inspired by the first hosting OG and the Florridia farm, which showcased the entire organic supply and value chain optimisation processes. The broad farmers' network, grounded in trust and regional traditions, left a lasting impression. Presentations from different OGs further inspired participants, providing insights into how similar challenges were tackled, and offering opportunities for in-depth discussions on innovative solutions.
Knowledge exchange, needs, and opportunities
During Day Two, participants engaged in group discussions to identify their knowledge offers, needs, and potential collaboration opportunities. Outcomes of these discussions included:
Knowledge offer:
- Collaboration on new project preparation
- Consultation on small business farm start-up strategies
- Offering land for trial of different varieties
- Innovation and knowledge platform/networks
- Assistance in developing farm business and financial models
Knowledge needs:
- Building trust and connecting with a community
- Understanding EU opportunities
- Accessing information on land availability in Europe
- Insights into market needs, trends, and local scales
- Effective Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS)
- Assessing the profitability of data
Opportunities:
- Future cooperation and demonstration of benefits
- Sharing agroecological management technologies internationally
- National-level meetings of OGs
- Supra-autonomic OGs for wheat varieties
- European network of organic initiatives
- Farmer-to-farmer advice system
- Protection of regional production and development of ancient wheats
Many participants identified synergies and potential collaborations with other OGs, laying the foundation for future joint efforts. For instance, the Hosting OG “Cereals Diversity for Adaptation to Climate Change and its Economic Valorisation” provided valuable insights into involving different stakeholders throughout the value chain optimisation process. Synergies were also found in projects supporting digital farm transitions.
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Report - EU CAP Network cross-visit ‘Organic farming supply and value chain optimisation’
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