Chi siamo
Mission e Vision
Lo SHARE Innovation Lab, nell'ambito del progetto LILAS4Soils (in the microsite is writed LILLAS4Soils – please, change also in Eng microsite), è dedicato all’integrazione di pratiche di agricoltura conservativa e di Carbon farming con l’obiettivo di migliorare la salute dei suoli, la biodiversità e il sequestro del carbonio nei terreni intensivamente coltivati della Pianura Padana.
Il Team
Marco Acutis è professore di Agronomia e metodologia sperimentale all'Università degli Studi di Milano. Si occupa di modellistica dei sistemi colturali con particolare riferimento al suolo, all'impatto ambientale e ai cambiamenti climatici. È membro del comitato editoriale di Environmental Modelling and Software, European Journal of Agronomy e Italian Journal of Agrometeorology.
Simone Anelli lavora presso l'ERSAF (Agenzia regionale per i servizi agricoli e forestali) in Lombardia, Italia.
Matilda Romano è laureata in Olanda in “Gestione delle risorse ambientali”, è specializzata in strategie di sostenibilità agricola con approccio agroecologico-rigenerativo. Offre assistenza tecnica alle aziende, progetta sistemi agroforestali, sviluppa KPI per valutare le performance e crea contenuti educativi e divulgativi.
I Partner
Università con oltre 20 anni di esperienza in progetti UE, nel coordinamento di una solida piattaforma di agricoltori, ricercatori e altri soggetti interessati e impegnati nel Carbon farming, e nelle analisi fisico-chimiche e biologiche del suolo. Leader del Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab (in Italia) e Leader del WP2 sullo sviluppo delle pratiche di Carbon Farming (CFPs) e fertilizzazione tra i Living Labs
Ruolo nel progetto
Leader del Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab (in Italia) e Leader del WP2 sullo sviluppo delle pratiche di Carbon Farming (CFPs) e fertilizzazione tra i Living Labs
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University with more than 20 years of experience in EU projects, coordination of a robust platform of farmers, researchers, and other stakeholders committed to carbon farming, and soil physico-chemical and biological analyses.
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Leader of Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab (in Italy) and Leader of WP2 on Co-development of Carbon Farming Practices (CFPs) and cross-fertilisation between Living Labs
Ente strumentale di Regione Lombardia incaricato di svolgere attività tecniche e promozionali per lo sviluppo e l'innovazione nei settori agricolo e forestale. È responsabile del sistema informativo regionale sul suolo e partecipa a progetti dell'UE, nazionali e regionali. Autorità regionale partner del Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab e leader della valutazione delle lezioni apprese e del Business model nell'ambito del WP6.
Ruolo nel progetto
Autorità regionale partner del Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab e leader della valutazione delle lezioni apprese e dello sviluppo del modello di business nell'ambito del WP6.
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Agricultural public responsible for carrying out technical and promotional activities for the development and innovation of the agricultural and forestry sectors. It is responsible for the regional soil information system and participant in EU, national, regional projects.
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Regional authority partner for Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab and leader of the evaluation of lessons learnt and business model development under WP6.
Organizzazione agricola che riunisce e rappresenta le aziende agricole, tutelando agricoltori e imprese a livello nazionale e regionale, e offrendo consulenze tra le parti sociali e il Governo.
Ruolo nel progetto
Collegamento con gli agricoltori per il Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab.
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Agricultural organization gathering and representing farming companies, protecting farmers and businesses at a national and regional level, offering consultations between social partners and the Government.
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Farmers connection for the Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab.
Spin-off dell'Università degli Studi di Milano con una solida esperienza nel monitoraggio e nella modellazione dei CFS e delle variabili colturali, eseguendo calcoli attraverso servizi software basati sul modello ARMOSA. Il team di CarbonChange è composto da agronomi esperti, scienziati del suolo, ingegneri e sviluppatori software.
Ruolo nel progetto
Partner trasversale responsabile della modellazione delle tendenze future del sequestro del carbonio nell'ambito del WP4.
Description:
Spin-off of the Università degli Studi di Milano with a well-rounded expertise on monitoring and modelling of CFSs and crop variables, performing calculations using software services based on ARMOSA model. The team of CarbonChange is composed of experienced agronomists, soil scientists and software engineers and developers.
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Transversal partner leading the modelling of future trends of carbon sequestrations under WP4
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European hub driving agri-food innovation through multi-stakeholder ecosystems. EIT Food is a Knowledge Innovation Community (KIC) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), financed under Horizon Europe. As the world’s largest and most dynamic food innovation community, EIT Food is building a future-fit food system that produces healthy and sustainable food for all. EIT Food brings all players together (industries, startups, universities and research centres) to guide and accelerate the innovation process that will transform the food system.
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Project coordinator and Leader of WP3 on the Coimplementation and macro-analysis of Carbon Farming Practices (CFPs) and WP8 on Sustainable Project Management and Coordination.
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Regional research and technology organisation (RTO) working in close connections with farmers, end-users and other agri-food stakeholders to promote innovation and technological development in the agricultural sector and processing industries. It is involved in research and development, quality certification, and infrastructure development initiatives.
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Co-leader of the Iberian Living Lab.
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Non-profit organization dedicated to innovative and sustainable food production, working with a broad network of agri-food stakeholders in Portugal, including policymakers, eager to establish partnerships, disseminate knowledge, and drive the implementation of policies based on local farmers’ needs.
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Co-leader of the Iberian Living Lab.
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Non-profit innovation cluster of innovation for ecology smart agrifood chains. Agri Sud-Ouest Innovation brings together most of the economic, political, research and training players in the South-West’s agriculture and agri-food sector.
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Leader of the Southern France Living Lab.
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University with more than 20 years of experience in EU projects, coordination of a robust platform of farmers, researchers, and other stakeholders committed to carbon farming, and soil physico-chemical and biological analyses.
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Leader of Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab (in Italy) and Leader of WP2 on Co-development of Carbon Farming Practices (CFPs) and cross-fertilisation between Living Labs
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University of agricultural sciences with extensive experience in EU projects with a focus on monitoring systems for GHG emissions and climate variables in crops.
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Leader of Greek Living Lab and Leader of WP5 on Knowledge Transfer and Cooperation outside The Living Lab
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MIGAL Galilee Research Institute is a leading applied research organization in Israel, specializing in agriculture, environment, food technology, and biotechnology. As a multidisciplinary institute, MIGAL collaborates with academia, industry, and policymakers to drive innovation in sustainable agriculture, regenerative practices, climate resilience, and agrivoltaics. Through cutting-edge research and field implementation, MIGAL develops practical solutions that support farmers, enhance food security, and promote ecosystem sustainability.
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Leader of RAGILL-RegenAg Israeli Living Lab and Leader of the WP1 on Co-design of Carbon Farming Living Labs structure and participatory approach
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NEIKER is a public research company with strong expertise in edaphology and soil health, as well as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of agricultural activities. NEIKER also participates in ongoing EU-projects on soil health monitoring (AI4SOILHEALTH) and carbon farming (LIFE CARBON FARMING).
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Transversal partner and Leader of WP4 on Monitoring Carbon Sequestration and Impact Assessment of Living Labs
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Spin-off of the Università degli Studi di Milano with a well-rounded expertise on monitoring and modelling of CFSs and crop variables, performing calculations using software services based on ARMOSA model. The team of CarbonChange is composed of experienced agronomists, soil scientists and software engineers and developers.
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Transversal partner leading the modelling of future trends of carbon sequestrations under WP4
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BGI is a world-class and venture builder, equipping innovators from all over the world with the right knowledge, tools and networks to succeed, creating a more sustainable and innovative world for all. Agrifood is a leading vertical for BGI, and Ecosystem building and stakeholders engagement a core area of work for our teams
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Transversal partner and Leader of WP7 on Communication, dissemination and stakeholder monitoring
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SME with expertise on targeted business models with a certified carbon certificate programme and expertise on MRV techniques relevant for certification processes. Ability to provide insurance to farmers, trade of carbon sequestration certificates, and consultancy for land investors.
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Transversal partner and Leader of WP6 on Exploitation of CFPs and long-term sustainability of Living Labs
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Global leading company in the dairy and food industry with a broad network of farmers across the EU and strong connections to agri-food stakeholders. Capacity to test solutions and business models, and to develop a practical use case with integration to the value chain.
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Farmers connection for the Southern France Living Lab and Leader of a commercial case study and market analysis under WP6
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Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) giving scientific support for agri-food policies in Spain. It coordinates the overall Spanish participation in European Join Program on Soil (EJP SOIL) focused on climate-smart sustainable management of agricultural soils, and technical coordinator of the national programme for the impact assessment of CAP National Strategic Plan.
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Transversal partner leading the cross-fertilisation activities between LILAS4SOILS Living Labs (WP2) and with other EU initiatives (WP5)
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Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) involved in scientific research to promote effective agri-food policies, with connection to national and regional authorities, high experience in agricultural soil monitoring and currently participating in EU projects also related to soil carbon sequestration.
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Academia and research connection in the Iberian Living Lab and leading on the identification of macro-environmental barriers and opportunities for implementation of carbon farming practical solutions under WP2
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Research and educational organisation linking industry and academia, able to design and test CFPs and develop trainings to disseminate knowledge across Living Labs. Demo-sites provider, with available remote sensing equipment for crops and soils, analytical labs, sensors and other monitoring systems for GHG emissions.
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Academia and research connection in the Greek Living Lab, leading on the macro-analysis of the implemented CFPs under WP3
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Association of Agri-Food Cooperatives acting as representative body of the agricultural sector in the region, giving technical advice, advocating for the interests of the more than 190 associated cooperatives and organising regional events and projects.
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Farmers connection for the Iberian Living Lab
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SME specialized in regenerative agriculture with consultancy and expertise in research & development activities to train and support the development of skills and empowerment of farmers, technicians, and managers.
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Farmers connection for Southern France Living Lab and leading the identification of Lighthouses for demonstration activities under WP3
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Agricultural organization gathering and representing farming companies, protecting farmers and businesses at a national and regional level, offering consultations between social partners and the Government.
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Farmers connection for the Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab.
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National association of agricultural cooperatives in Greece, promoting collaboration and knowledge transfer among members and abroad, and ensuring the application of internationally standardized methods for quality assurance (ISO).
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Farmers connection for the Greek Living Lab.
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Granot is a regional organization owned by 43 Kibbutzim and Moshavim -- collaborative agricultural communities in Israel. It manages 20 factories and corporations supporting local agriculture, including Ambar, Israel’s largest animal feed mill, and Granot Plantation, one of the country’s largest avocado growers and exporters, cultivating over 30,000 dunams and packing 50,000 tons annually. Granot integrates sustainability across its operations and, in 2023, established a nature and climate venture, Nibbana, to implement nature-positive agricultural projects globally. As part of this commitment, its sustainability arm, Nibbana, focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture, particularly supporting food companies’ Scope 3 targets. Granot participates in the LILAS4SOILS consortium through Nibbana, contributing expertise in agricultural emissions reduction alongside European partners.
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Farmers and Industry connection and integration of innovation and sustainable strategies and measurements
Description:
Agricultural public responsible for carrying out technical and promotional activities for the development and innovation of the agricultural and forestry sectors. It is responsible for the regional soil information system and participant in EU, national, regional projects.
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Regional authority partner for Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture (SHARE) Innovation Lab and leader of the evaluation of lessons learnt and business model development under WP6.
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Public authority with close relationships with farmers and capacity for decision-making. Authorized Regional Advisor for Innovation, New Technologies and Digital Governance. Deputy Governor for Agriculture & Rural Development.
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Regional authority partner for the Greek Living Lab
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The Upper Galilee Regional Council is the northernmost regional council in Israel, covering the area between the Sea of Galilee and the Lebanese border, from Mount Meron to the Golan slopes. It consists of 29 kibbutzim and approximately 22,000 residents, with a strong emphasis on regional development while preserving local heritage. The council is recognized for its cooperative and innovative agricultural sector, supporting advanced farming practices, environmental sustainability, and rural resilience. It plays a key role in agricultural innovation, education, and economic development, integrating technological solutions to enhance productivity. The region spans 75,000 acres, making it a central hub for agriculture, research, and collaboration with national and international stakeholders. As a key partner in LILAS4SOILS, the council brings extensive experience in fostering regional cooperation, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable land management, contributing to the advancement of carbon farming and soil health initiatives in Israel.
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Strengthening inter-municipal cooperation, promoting the adoption of sustainable practices on the ground, and leading replicable models for local governance in Israel, in alignment with the EU Soil Mission.
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Not-for-profit organization focused on conservation agriculture, bringing together 19 national associations of farmers to promote the adoption of best practices through training and technical workshops
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Transversal partner leading the policy advocacy and uptake of CFPs under WP5
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