Improve the capacity to monitor and reduce air pollution from agriculture

The call aims to develop and practically test novel methods and tools for monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of agricultural air pollutants at the EU level. Funding is provided to research institutions, companies, educational institutions, public bodies, and non-profit organizations that collaborate in consortia with farmers, advisors, and NGOs. In three phases, innovative approaches, for example based on artificial intelligence or IoT, will be analyzed, validated in field trials, and tested in demonstration projects. Emission factors for various production systems will be consolidated, mitigation potentials identified, and reference data provided for the update of the EMEP/EEA Guidebook 2023. Extensive training and dissemination measures support knowledge and technology transfer to users in agricultural operations. A mandatory multi-actor approach ensures the involvement of all relevant stakeholders and promotes openness to satellite data, FAIR data principles, as well as Copernicus and Galileo/EGNOS services.

Issued by the European Commission under Horizon Europe, a total budget of €6 million is allocated for projects with a duration of up to 36 months. The funding amount covers 100% of eligible costs, including personnel and material costs, travel expenses, as well as costs for market consultations and workshops. Applications can be submitted until 22 September 2027; project start is possible no earlier than 20 April 2027. Participation requires partners from EU Member States or associated countries and the application of the multi-actor approach. Evaluation criteria include the level of innovation, contribution to EU environmental and climate objectives, as well as the quality and efficiency of project implementation.