Initiative for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems – Applied Research, Infrastructure Development, and Services to Enhance the Sustainability of the Agri-Food Sector , Sus.Agri.Food
SUS AGRI FOOD
The emblematic action focuses on proposing and delivering solutions through the creation of a Smart Grid System for the economic development of the agri-food sector, based on the triptych: sustainability – food security – knowledge production and management.
The ultimate goal is the development of infrastructures, synergies, and methodological and digital tools to enhance the resilience of Greece’s agri-food systems.
The specific objectives of the project include:
- Adding distinct “Greek Value” to agricultural products and processed goods of Greek origin.
- Supporting and guiding both primary producers and the agri-food processing industry.
- Strengthening the agri-food processing sector.
- Promoting extroversion and international outreach.
- Enhancing agritourism and gastronomic tourism.
- Establishing structures that act as facilitators and accelerators for the adoption of innovation and applications enabled by digital technologies (e.g., IoT, precision agriculture, blockchain, Artificial Intelligence) and biotechnologies (e.g., genomics, metabolomics).
Mapping across the entire territory of the value chains and the land resources of significant and dynamic agri-food chains in order to assess their viability in the face of upcoming changes.
The project’s action areas include:
- Recording the current situation and developing a strategic plan for sustainable and resilient food production.
- Developing digital tools to promote emblematic products.
- Creating infrastructure for the improvement of existing products and the development of new ones.
- Establishing a network to promote and strengthen synergies between research institutions and businesses, with the aim of providing research and analytical services.
Scientific Responsible of the Project on behalf of ELGO-Dimitra : Ioannis Ganopoulos
The project is cofunded by the General Secretariat for Research and Innovation
through the action entitled “Emblematic action on sustainable agri-food systems –applied research,development of infrastructure and services for
the sustainability of the sector.
National Centre for Research and Technology Development (CERTH) ,Coordinating Partner, with the participation of the Institute of Applied Biosciences (INAB) and the Information Technologies Institute (ITI).
- Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH)
- University of the Aegean (UoA)
- University of Thessaly (UTH)
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
- University of Crete (UoC)
- Hellenic Agricultural Organization “DIMITRA” (ELGO-DIMITRA)