Delphy and the Living Lab
Delphy coordinates the Dutch Living Lab within VALERECO, focusing on the crops lupin and faba bean. Together with all stakeholders, our partners investigate how these legumes can be successfully integrated into existing cropping systems.
Learn MoreThe Living Lab of the University of Florence (UNIFI)
In the face of climate change and increasing resource constraints, sustainable agricultural practices have become essential. Crop rotation, particularly with legumes, offers a promising solution by improving soil health, enhancing drought resilience, and optimising resource use.
Learn MoreWorld Bee Day: How Pollinators and Legumes Sustain Each Other
Every May 20, World Bee Day offers more than just a moment of appreciation for bees—it’s a call to action.
Learn MoreScuola Superiore Sant’Anna Leads Legume Intercropping in Pisa Living Lab
How can we grow food in ways that restore the land, support biodiversity, and remain viable for farmers? At the heart of this question lies the work of the Agroecology Group (GoA) at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Pisa, Italy, led by Professor Camilla Moonen.
Learn MoreThe University of Pisa’s Impact on Legume Farming
The University of Pisa (UNIPI) team, led by Professor Daniele Antichi, is playing a crucial role in the VALERECO project, bringing a wealth of expertise in agroecological practices. Specialising in organic farming, cover cropping, conservation agriculture, intercropping, and agroforestry, the team focuses on both the genetic
Learn MoreEstablishing Living Labs Trials in Serbia
Winter crop trials play a crucial role in advancing sustainable farming practices, and in Serbia, the VALERECO project is leading the way. These trials are not just about growing crops—they're about transforming farming systems to be more climate-resilient, productive, and environmentally friendly. In this blog post,
Learn MoreSustainable Agriculture Living Labs
VALERECO’s Living Labs, are pioneering sustainable farming by integrating legumes into European agricultural systems. These Living Labs enhance soil health, increase biodiversity, and support eco-friendly practices through the collaborative efforts of farmers, researchers, and policymakers. Discover how they are setting new standards for resilient agriculture across
Learn MoreVALERECO Consortium – Meet our Team
The VALERECO partners join forces to form a strong team, and bring together a wealth of experience from past and ongoing projects. The team consists of 15 partners from 11 countries, covering Central/Northern and Southern Europe. This diverse consortium guarantees that the project’s findings can be
Learn More






