Biogreenet program to boost European innovation in organic Greenhouses

Biogreenet is a new European initiative dedicated to strengthening organic greenhouse production by bridging knowledge gaps, fostering innovation, and empowering producers and advisors. Through digital platforms, best practice dissemination and stakeholder collaboration, the project supports sustainable and competitive greenhouse systems across and beyond the European Union.

175,000 ha greenhouses across Europe

Greenhouse production is a key part of EU agriculture, covering approximately 175,000 hectares. Despite its importance, organic greenhouse production faces challenges including maintaining soil health, pest control and high infrastructure costs. Knowledge is often fragmented and uncoordinated, limiting the adoption of innovative practices.

Biogreenet to leverage innovation

Biogreenet stands for “Boosting Innovation in Organic Greenhouses via stronger networks”. Its practical and transdisciplinary approach aims to gather, evaluate, adapt, and share best practices in organic greenhouse production within Europe and beyond. The project strengthens knowledge exchange among farmers, advisors, researchers, and policymakers, leveraging digital tools and collaborative efforts to ensure widespread impact.

Running from 2025 to 2029, the project involves 16 European partners and is coordinated by Naturland, the largest international organic farmers' association based in Germany. Sharing best practices in organic greenhouse production, local project partners and practitioners will evaluate the collected knowledge for its technical, economic, social, and environmental benefits and costs. The most relevant practices will then be developed into practical materials.

3,000 growers and experts engaged

Over 3,000 producers and advisors will engage through digital platforms and workshops to facilitate the uptake of best organic greenhouse practices. This broad engagement is designed to speed up the uptake of organic practices and strengthen sustainable greenhouse production within and beyond the European Union. The project is funded by the European Union and the Swiss Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation.

List of 16 partners

NATURLAND Germany, IFOAM EU Belgium, DELPHY Netherlands, VIAVERDA Belgium, AEGILOPS Greece, CREA Italy, INHORT Poland, COEXPHAL Spain, CTIFL France, ETO Türkiye, FIRAB Italy, AIAB Italy, BIOSELENA Bulgaria, UAL Spain, CIHEAM Italy, FIBL. Switzerland. Picture: Yousefi.

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