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As the first AGRARIAN Open Call was launched on December 1st, the project is organizing two informational webinars, for interested applicants with experts from the corresponding domains of the project who will provide useful information and tips concerning the Open Cal submission process andUse the Platform for the submission of proposals.  More specifically, the 1st info day webinar took place on 9 December at 11.00 CET and entailed information on: TestBed 3: Satellite Edge AI Compute Emulation Testbed DataSet: Thermal & Multispectral EO Dataset (LANDSAT) & associated historical weather and land elevation data How to apply and Q&A. Watch the webinar recording here: https://agrarian-project.eu/open-calls/ The 2nd Info Day webinar will take place on 19 December at 11.00 CET and will entail information on: TestBed 1: Geosynchronous Satellite Communications with EDGE capabilities TestBed 2: Non-Geosynchronous Orbit (NGSO) Satellite Communications with EDGE capabilities TestBed 4: SEED-5G: SpaceEdge AI-Enabled Delay-Tolerant NB-IoT PlatformHow to apply and Q&A. Register for the second Info Day here Zoom Link for the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88625955730 The recordings of the webinars will later be uploaded on the AGRARIAN Open Calls page.Stay tuned for updates on AGRARIAN’s social media: LinkedIn, X(Twitter).

Open Call submissions are now OPEN for proposal submissions until the 31st January 2025 at 17.00CET, to address the challenges in Agriculture, focusing on AI and IoT innovations. We are looking for startups, SMEs, NGOs, Universities, and Research Centres to submit their ideas to this first round of Open Calls. Projects will be funded up to €50K each.Apply today: https://lnkd.in/daXMvN33

Another successful Plenary meeting ended on Friday!A big thanks to Epsilon Malta Ltd for hosting this two-day event in Malta! Many conversations and good points were raised for the project’s next steps. The first year of the project is almost completed with an auspicious year ahead of us!

Exciting news! On November 28, NCSR “DEMOKRITOS”​ will host an event with SodaSense RI at the University of Peloponnese in Tripoli. This is more than just a showcase—it’s a chance to explore the future of agriculture up close!Live demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies and equipment, including drone-based sheep detection and satellite communications, and engaging presentations and discussions.We’re thrilled to connect with farmers, livestock breeders, regional authorities, and the agricultural community to share ideas and insights.

📣Today we had a test flight regarding our project’s Greek Livestock Pilot Case 1! Department of Horticultural Genetics and Biotechnology, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania, and the Indigo Team were on-site testing the flight!

Agrarian participated in the recently concluded Synergy Days 2024, specifically in the Clustering Session: OpenAgri and Farmtopia Open Calls presentation.It was an engaging experience to be part of this significant event focused on EU innovation in agriculture. Connecting with key stakeholders shaping the agricultural sector’s future led to insightful discussions and valuable collaborations. This event emphasized the importance of innovative ideas and sustainable practices as we move forward in the agricultural landscape. Agrarian is committed to forging a path toward a more innovative and sustainable agricultural future through these engagements!

9th of September, this date is an important day to recognize the hard-working labor of those who dedicate great efforts to produce our food day by day.

Farmworkers sustain us with their tireless efforts. They are the unsung heroes who nourish the world and combat climate change every day. Let us take a moment to recognize their dedication, resilience, and invaluable contributions to our society.Without their hard work, our tables would be bare, and our future uncertain.

Two days with round table discussions about this exciting project! This plenary was very productive as the first discussions about ADSS were laid bare!The meeting occurred in Dublin, at DCU Alpha Innovation Centre, hosted by Ubotica Technologies! Agrarian is pioneering open-source solutions for agriculture.Our dynamic environment prioritizes tools, reuse, compatibility, and orchestration, utilizing mature technologies for various workloads like batch analytics, interactive, and streaming data.

Agrarian will be present at Synergy Days, on the 14th and 15th of October, in Barcelona. We aim to revolutionize agriculture with cutting-edge, sustainable open-source solutions. Key objectives include:Building a secure Hybrid Communication Emulated infrastructure with 5G, LTE, IoT, and AI/ML capabilitiesDeveloping real-time tools and apps to boost farming efficiencyCreating an Agricultural Decision Support System (ADSS) for seamless connectivityProviding financial support to innovate and validate new agricultural technologies