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The interim meeting of the METROFOOD-EPI (Early Phase Implementation) project was held on June 26 and 27, 2024, in Thessaloniki, Greece
It was on 1 January 2024 when METROFOOD-RI officially entered its "Early Phase Implementation" with the start of the European project, Horizon Europe, METROFOOD-EPI, in order to advance the building process of METROFOOD-RI as infrastructure consolidated for its full implementation and ensure an effective start of the operational phase
An important initiative has been launched by METROFOOD-FED.BE, the Belgian node of the EU research infrastructure METROFOOD-RI. On June 10th, the first two Open Calls were announced, offering potential users the opportunity to access two services for free
What is the future of saffron cultivation in the era of climate change? This topic was discussed on May 16-17 during the webinars organized by METROFOOD-GR within the framework of METROFOOD-EPI.
Crocus sativus L (saffron crocus) is a traditional cultivation in certain Mediterranean countries (Greece, Spain, Italy), Morocco and of vital importance for Iran, India and Afghanistan agricultural sectors.
The kickoff of AQUASERV took place in recent weeks: it is a European project, launched in April 2024 and lasting for five years, bringing together scientists from different fields to boost research and innovation in sectors such as aquaculture and marine biotechnology, thus helping the EU progress towards a sustainable blue economy.