CARINA PROJECT

🌱 On July 2nd, farmers from Poland had the opportunity to participate in a meeting organized by Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Poznaniu (PULS) as part of the Field Workshop Highlighting Sustainable Agriculture Practices. 🌾 The main topic was a discussion about the possibilities of growing camelina and B. carinata in the intercropping system – the advantages and disadvantages of this approach, the method of harvesting and much more. It was a very interesting day! #CARINAproject #camelina #carinata #oilseedcrop #climatechange #agriculture #agronomy #sustainableagriculture

🌱 CARINA Demo Field Day in Italy 🌾 The CARINA Demo Field Day, organized by Novamont and Coldiretti, took place in Benevento, Italy, on July 3rd. This event aimed to inform farmers about the activities, project results, and opportunities from cultivating carinata and other innovative crops. 🚜 With around 60 attendees, primarily local farmers, the day was a great success. Participants visited experimental fields of carinata and safflower, two promising oil crops for the production of agricultural raw materials for biorefineries and bio-product creation. 🌟 The MIDAS Project and Brilian projects were also highlighted, with a special focus on safflower, which garnered significant interest from the farmers. 💚 The event generated a lot of enthusiasm, and the feedback was very positive. 🔗 For more news, and achievements of CARINA, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gBJ4Q-Mc #CARINAproject #camelina #carinata #oilseedcrop #climatechange #agriculture #agronomy #sustainableagriculture

✨ Exciting updates from the CARINA Project's 2nd General Assembly in Thessaloniki, Greece! 🤝 🚀 From June 11-13, 2024, we gathered to discuss sustainable agricultural diversification with carinata and camelina. Key highlights include engaging speeches, lively discussions, and an interactive workshop addressing project challenges and industry needs. 🚜 We also explored carinata and camelina fields near Thessaloniki, gaining hands-on insights into our innovative cropping systems. 🔗 Read more about our achievements and future plans in sustainable agriculture: https://lnkd.in/eJRvHJYw #CARINAproject #camelina #carinata #oilseedcrop #climatechange #agriculture #agronomy #sustainableagriculture

🌟 Another dissemination event done! 🔬 This time the member of Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Poznaniu (PULS) team Bartłomiej Glina has promoted our project during the Centennial Celebration and Congress of the International Union of Soil Sciences that was held on 19-21 May 2024 in Florence, Italy.   🌱 The CARINA team member presented a poster entitled “CAMELINA AND CARINATA CULTIVATION ON SANDY-TEXTURED SOILS – CASE STUDY FROM POLAND” and gave feedback on soil conditions of CARINA fields in Poland.   🌐 This event, attended by 1436 people from 73 countries, was a fantastic platform to show the objectives and ambitions for a sustainable future of the CARINA project. 🔗 For more news, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dv5h4Scz #CARINAproject #camelina #carinata #oilseedcrop #climatechange #agriculture #agronomy #sustainableagriculture

🌾 On May 16th, CARINA project partner Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España joined Cultiva Day 2024 (Jornada Cultiva 2024) in Somontano de Barbastro (Huesca). At this event they could explored camelina, an alternative crop that is being tested together with Camelina Company España as a part of CARINA. 🚜 This event, attended by around 1,500 people, was organized by the Government of Aragón, Arax Network, and Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España and Aragón. #CARINAproject #camelina #carinata #oilseedcrop #climatechange #agriculture #agronomy #sustainableagriculture 

🌱 On April 26th, CARINA Field Day was organized at the Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops in Rimski Šančevi, Serbia. This event brought together a diverse group of agricultural enthusiasts, including researchers, academic professors, producers, and students, all united by a shared passion for agricultural innovation. 🚜 Participants visited field trials featuring different cropping management techniques, including double cropping, intercropping, and relay cropping. Under the guidance of Dr. Ana Marjanović Jeromela, attendees learned about relay cropping of winter barley with carinata, winter pea with carinata, intercropping of winter pea with camelina, and spring barley with carinata. The innovative double cropping experiments with camelina as a cash cover crop and food crop were particularly appealing. 🪰 The event also showcased trials from WP2, of testing 11 various formulations provided by Kimitec on winter pea against aphids as well as experimental results of bioherbicides' effects on weeds in the greenhouse. Participants were able to observe which formulations had a phytotoxic effect. #CARINAproject #camelina #carinata #oilseedcrop #climatechange #agriculture #agronomy #sustainableagriculture

🌾 Exploring Carinata in Blancas, Teruel! 🌱 On May 17th, our partner Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España, visited a trial field of carinata in Blancas (Teruel), on a plot belonging to a member of the Cereales Teruel cooperative. Despite recent frosts during flowering, they observed the crop's development under direct sowing.  🌟 It was an enriching opportunity to showcase the CARINA PROJECT, discussing key agronomic aspects and sharing first-hand farming experiences. #CARINAproject #camelina #carinata #oilseedcrop #climatechange #agriculture #agronomy #sustainableagriculture

🚜 On May 10th, 2024, Camelina Company hosted another CARINA's lighthouse event at the IMIDRA Experimental Farm in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid.    👨🌾 Farmers, researchers, and stakeholders gathered to discuss the project and challenges in intercropping sowing and harvest. With around 25 attendees, 50% of whom were women, the event also featured presentations on camelina, Camelina Company , and the EU projects #4CEMED & UNTWIST, highlighting key outcomes and accomplishments.    💡 Everyone attended a trial visit and surveys for T5.2 were also distributed.  #CARINAproject #camelina #carinata #oilseedcrop #climatechange #agriculture #agronomy #sustainableagriculture

🌱 Exciting news! On May 8th, 2024, Camelina Company hosted CARINA's lighthouse event, bringing together farmers, researchers, and stakeholders at the demo field trials. Attendees engaged in discussions about the project and received surveys for T5.2, thanks to the collaboration with Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España and their regional federations. Here are some highlights:    🚜 Location: Penelles, Lleida province  👨🌾 16 farmers attended, 3 of them having experience with cultivating camelina  💡 Informative presentation on camelina, Camelina Company, and EU projects #4CEMED & UNTWIST, featuring key results and achievements.    🌿 A fruitful day advancing sustainable agriculture! #CARINAproject #camelina #carinata #oilseedcrop #climatechange #agriculture #agronomy #sustainableagriculture

🌿 On May 21st, the 4th DG GROW workshop "Next steps in advancing bio-based products and materials" took place in a hybrid format. The offline part was held in Brussels at the Congress Centre Albert Borschette, while CARINA team joined online. 🎙️ Kristin Schreiber, Director at DG GROW, European Commission, kicked off the discussion on industry-related actions from the EU Biotech and Biomanufacturing Initiative. Mariella Masselink, Head of Unit, DG GROW.D.2, introduced the Biotech Hub and potential support tools and networks for biotech. 🚀 Participants exchanged views on bio-based sectors that need more attention in the Initiative, challenges and opportunities for bio-based companies, and expectations and support needs for the EU Biotech Hub. There was a focus on navigating regulatory frameworks and scaling up bio-based companies. 💡 Key topics covered included the usage of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and takeaways from this experience, stimulating market demand and uptake of bio-based materials and products, prioritizing actions like LCA&PEF methodologies, minimum bio-based content requirements, and public procurement. Discussions also covered boosting research and innovation to reduce time-to-market for innovative products, strengthening the industrial dimension of the bioeconomy in the EU Bioeconomy Strategy update and related policies, and connecting the Bioeconomy Strategy to biotech and biomanufacturing. 🌍 It's discussions like these that drive progress towards a more sustainable future. #CARINAproject #camelina #carinata #oilseedcrop #climatechange #agriculture #agronomy #sustainableagriculture