Novafert is a project which aims to foster alternative fertilising and sustainable products to ensure a circular economy.
Nowadays, a regenerative agriculture is becoming necessary for our fields; materials such as organic, organo-mineral and mineral bio-based fertilisers are of huge importance to stop imported mineral fertilisers. However, a change can't be made if the real key person is a stranger to the problem and solution. Therefore, Novafert works closely with farmers and citizens to rise awareness about the great capabilities of the alternative fertilising.
The 3rd round of Novafert General Assembly
From the 13th to the 14th of September, EIT Food and Ugent (Ghent University) have organised the III Novafert General Assembly, a closed consortium meeting between partners, for instance:
- IPS Konzalting (Croatia)
- UVIC Fundacio Universitaria Balmes (Spain)
- Bioazul (Spain)
- LUKE Luonnonvarakeskus (Finland)
- TEAGASC (Ireland)
- IMPACT (Belgium)
- MEERI Instytut Gospodarki (Poland)
Over 2 days, the team of EIT Food South, Carmen Galindo, Project Manager; Néstor Etxaleku, Project Specialist; and Paula Hafner, Key Account Manager South, have arranged a variety of sessions to challenge circular economy and sustainable agriculture. Furthermore, the event will end with an exciting stop off at Neiker, Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
The Agenda
Here you will find the complete agenda for the 2-day event.
Wednesday, 13th September
14.00 Welcome and introduction to the meeting. | EIT FOOD & UGent
14.15 Status of the Project: 1st year – Where are we now? | UGent
14.30 Collaboration with other projects (FERPLAY, Nutri2cycle, NutriKnow) | UGent - TEAGASC
14.45 WP1- Mapping nutrient recycling technologies and products. | TEAGASC
15.30 Break
16.00 WP2 - WP2 Mapping current LCAs methods, Risk assessment + LCA of selected P/T: Environmental criteria. | UVIC
16.45 WP3 - Supporting policy formulation to overcome existing barriers & implementation at local & EU level | UGent
17.30 Questions - AOB
17.45 End of meeting
20.00 Social Dinner
Thursday, 14th September
8.45 Arrival and coffee
9.00 WP7 – Project Management – Updates. | UGent
9.15 WP6 – Communication and dissemination, networking and synergies with other EU projects and international organizations. | IMPACT
10.00 WP4 - Accelerate market uptake and exploitation of Lighthouse network results | EIT FOOD
10.30 Coffee break
11.00 WP5 - Stakeholder engagement | Bioazul
11.45 'Ask-me-anything' session with IAB members
13.30 Next steps for the next 6 months
13.50 End of meeting
13.50 Lunch
Special Activity
15:00-17:00 Site visit to Neiker in Vitoria
More information here soon➡️ https://www.novafert.eu/events/