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By the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), partner of the GEORGIA project. Smart Farming from Space: Protecting Water and Soil in Dry Lands Imagine a place where water is more precious than gold. In the semi-arid landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean, specifically Cyprus, this is a daily reality. With agriculture consuming a staggering 69% of…

By the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA), partner of the GEORGIA project. Across Europe and beyond, agriculture is facing a new water reality. Rainfall is becoming less predictable, droughts are becoming more frequent, and pressure on freshwater resources is increasing. For many farming regions, relying only on conventional freshwater irrigation is no longer enough. A…

Water is becoming a bigger political issue in Europe. Water scarcity already affects many people, and the European Commission has put water resilience and better water management high on the agenda. 

AGROVAR contributes to Pilot #2 in Bulgaria, focusing on the implementation of regenerative agriculture practices to optimize irrigation, fertilization, and soil health. By combining advanced soil analysis with data-driven agronomic insights, the pilot demonstrates how improved soil management can significantly enhance water efficiency and crop performance.

Across Europe and beyond, water systems are facing growing challenges. Increasing demand, environmental stress, and inefficiencies in infrastructure are putting pressure on resources that communities and industries depend on every day. Addressing these challenges requires a shift, from reactive management to proactive, data-driven decision-making.

Written by Cambium — Leben in Gemeinschaft (LIG) Circular agriculture is redefining how we think about farming, resource use, and long-term sustainability. Traditional agricultural systems typically follow a one-way path: resources are extracted, food is produced, and waste, whether water, nutrients, or organic matter, is discarded. In contrast, a circular economy approach aims to close…

Written by Ioannis Oikonomidis, Irene Diamantopoulou | Netcompany Water is the lifeblood of agriculture, but as we face increasingly unpredictable climate patterns and droughts across Europe, treating it as an infinite resource is no longer an option. At the GEORGIA Research Project (Green dEal cOmpliant iRriGation Increasing Europe’s Agriculture resilience to drought), funded by the…

Last week, the GEORGIA project partners convened in Limassol, Cyprus, for the 3rd Plenary Meeting, an inspiring two-day event hosted with exceptional organisation and hospitality by The Cyprus Phassouri Plantations, ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence, and the Cyprus University of Technology. The meeting marked a key milestone in the project’s journey, strengthening collaboration among partners and…

The Synergy Days 2025 Conference, held on 21–22 October at De Doelen, Rotterdam, served as a vibrant meeting point for Europe’s leading innovators driving the digital transformation of the agri-food sector. The GEORGIA project, represented by Synelixis Solutions S.A. (Project Coordinator) and reframe.food (Communications Partner), actively engaged throughout the two-day event, contributing to high-level discussions…