With a budget of €95.5 billion for 2021-2027, Horizon Europe is the largest multiannual budget for an EU research programme, with a 30% increase compared to the previous budget framework, excluding the participation of UK beneficiaries.
Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment are among the priority areas earmarked for the new programme.
What kind of projects does this entail for the agriculture sector, and what impact will this have?
This EURACTIV Special Report, in collaboration with EURACTIV’s partner EFE Agro, takes a look at what is on the ‘horizon’ for the agrifood sector when it comes to the research programme.
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Horizon Europe opens new doors to fund rural digitalisation
The European Union's main research programme, Horizon Europe, opens new ways to reinforce rural digitalisation and technologies in the agri-food business through international projects and funds beyond those already earmarked in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
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NEWBIE on the block: How support networks can encourage farming debutants
The lack of young farmers remains a major challenge for the agrifood world. EURACTIV takes a look at a new project exploring how newcomers can be supported in establishing resilient and sustainable farm businesses across Europe.
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Reinforced Horizon budget for 2022 is good news for agrifood
The European Parliament approved the 2022 budget, giving the EU's research programme a €100 million boost, much to the relief of agricultural stakeholders, who previously warned of the impact a cut in funding would have for the sector’s sustainability goals.