A Project for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation
AgriClimate aims to help farmers reduce their carbon footprint and adapt to climate risks. This cross-border initiative brings together scientists and agricultural advisors to share expertise and develop tailored strategies that meet local challenges.
Assessing and Enhancing Existing Tools
A key objective of the project is to evaluate and compare existing tools for measuring carbon footprint, resilience, and socio-economic performance on farms. The DECiDE tool, used to assess carbon footprints, will be deployed on 35 pilot farms and compared with CAP'2ER (France) and Klimrek (Flanders). This comparative analysis will identify strengths, limitations, and complementarities, leading to improvements that will provide farmers with more precise and practical tools. Training sessions will be organized to facilitate adoption.
35 Pilot Farms to Test Innovations
To ensure practical implementation, the project will establish 35 pilot farms across the cross-border region, grouped into three thematic sectors: mixed farming-dairy farming, crop farming and suckler farming. These farms will serve as testing grounds for tools and innovative practices, fostering knowledge exchange between farmers from different regions and countries.
Delivering Concrete Benefits to Farmers
Technical and economic audits, along with farm monitoring, will help identify the best strategies for combining profitability and environmental sustainability. The results will be shared through discussion groups, study days, and tailored communication channels, ensuring that farmers have access to actionable insights.
Developing a Tool to Assess Transition Costs
Finally, the project will develop a cross-border tool to assess the costs of agricultural transition. This tool will help farmers understand the financial implications of adopting new sustainable practices, offering a realistic pathway towards greener, more resilient agriculture.
Through AgriClimate, farmers gain the support, knowledge, and tools they need to successfully navigate the challenges of climate change.
Financing: Interreg VI project France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen 2025-2028
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