IFVCNS has an extensive experience by participating in research projects which will help to lead and participate in various tasks within VALERECO project.

More specifically, IFVCNS:

Leads Task 1.2 – Identification of benefits from legume inclusion into cropping systems,

Participates Task 1.4 – Establishment of the Living Labs, T1.5 – Synergies with other projects, Task 2.4 – Behavioural design strategies to leverage the adoption of legumes by farmers, Task 3.1 – Set up of on-station participatory trials and establishment of the experimental protocols following 3D diversification strategies, Task 3.2 – Optimization of legume crops yield, stability and grain quality through agroecological approaches, Task 3.3 – Cascading effects of legume N2-fixation to soil fertility and biodiversity Task 3.4 – Legume contribution to the reduction of disservices from biodiversity aiming at pesticide-free agricultural systems, Task 3.5 – Assessment of legume varieties for their climate change adaptation capability, Task 4.1 – Living-Labs for demonstrating innovative uses of legumes, Task 4.2 – Determination of the technical feasibility of legumes inclusion in crop rotations, Task 4.4 – Life Cycle Assessments, T6.1 – Dissemination, exploitation & communication plan, T6.2 – Boosting stakeholder & ecosystem engagement, T6.3 – Training & capacity building.