By participating in this year’s 93rd International Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad, held from May 16th to May 21st, the Future Systems Hub showcased its projects through interactive presentations and activities, roundtable discussions, and technology demonstrations that are shaping the future of agrifood systems. The event attracted around 120,000 visitors, highlighting its significance as one of the key agricultural gatherings in the region and beyond.
The STEP UP project was presented to a diverse audience of farmers, researchers, students, advisors, agricultural professionals, and other stakeholders interested in the future of livestock farming. Through discussions and informational activities, visitors had the opportunity to learn about STEP UP’s work towards making European livestock production more sustainable, resilient, and future-ready. The project highlighted how the assessment and comparison of Innovative Livestock Production Systems (ILPS), supported by approaches such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the Safe and Just Operating Space (SJOS) framework, can help identify pathways towards more sustainable livestock production.
Rich Programme Attracting Visitors from Around the World
During the fair, the Future Systems Hub booth showcased around 20 European projects implemented by the association, covering a wide range of engaging and highly relevant topics. Through a diverse programme of daily interactive activities, these themes were presented in an engaging way- from sustainable agriculture, digital innovations, and enhancing plant protein production in Europe, to new smart applications for citizens and biodiversity-friendly farming practices.
Projects First-Hand: Conversations with FSH Staff
Direct communication with FSH staff offered deeper insight into the European projects implemented by the organisation. Special focus was placed on projects providing scientific, financial, educational, and business support to various actors in the sector, including FarmBioNet, Digi4Live, WiseFood, Farmtopia, VALPRO PATH, INCiTiS-Food, OpenAgri, IPMorama, InPlasTwin, PLANTOMYC, TALLHEDA, SUNFUSION, RefreSCAR, RIA4FOOD, FUELPHORIA, CrackSense, RES-WHEAT and STEP UP. Through these projects, Future Systems Hub supports innovation development, strengthens competitiveness, and promotes the scaling of sustainable solutions in agrifood systems.
Conclusion
Through its participation in the Agricultural Fair, Future Systems Hub reinforced the importance of connecting science, innovation, and practice in agriculture. By engaging in European projects, including STEP UP, the association actively contributes to developing sustainable solutions and strengthening the region’s innovation capacity.
Engaging directly with farmers and other end users also helped strengthen the connection between research and practice and promote the uptake of innovative approaches for a more sustainable European livestock sector.
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