Priorities

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Innovation in the agri-food sector remains a priority on the European agenda. Research programmes such as H2020 or the EIP-agri initiative currently devote a key place to enhancing a more sustainable agriculture in Europe. Being a technology leader, the ag machinery industry has found its place being part of several EU projects and pan-European initiatives. Furthermore, the farm equipment industry is well-known as the enabler closing the gap between academic research, practices on the ground and farmers’ needs. Setting-up strategic partnerships and solid collaborations allows the industry to get a closer look at different farming realities and develop suitable equipment for all size farms at EU level.

Research projects

Published: 03 May 2018

CEMA participates to a number of EU-funded research projects. Click here to find more information on the ongoing and past projects.

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Research Strategy

Published: 03 May 2018

Impact.

Despite improvement in EU agricultural productivity occurred in the last decades, significant challenges remain on the horizon: new arable land is limited, natural resources are scarce and need protection, the young generation is at times hesitant to enter the farming sector, while a ...

The Multi-Actor Approach and the EIP-AGRI

Published: 03 May 2018

The EIP-AGRI (European Innovation Partnership Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability) is a new development in EU policy. Launched in 2012, its aim is to foster competitive and sustainable farming and forestry that 'achieves more and better from less'. The EIP-AGRI helps to ensure a steady supp ...