Project Summary This project addresses an urgent regional need with an approach that aligns strongly with European policies (Green Deal, CAP) and initiatives (Mission Soil, Climate Adaptation), promising both local impact and broader relevance for the Mediterranean agroecological transition. CropRotaM’s ambition is to trigger a step-change in Mediterranean and European farming by proving that agroecology can be a mainstream, profitable model for sustainable agriculture. The consortium strives to consolidate the scientific and practical basis of agroecology through a unique integration of innovations and actors. By conducting multi-year, multi-site on-farm experiments, the project moves beyond smallscale or shortterm trials and demonstrates agroecological solutions in real operational conditions. This will establish agroecology as a credible alternative to conventional monoculture systems, delivering tangible benefits for climate resilience, biodiversity, and farmer well-being.
Our project Co-Creating Sustainable Agriculture: Upscaling Crop Rotation and Biodiversity at Farm Level through Living Labs and Digital Technologies (CropRotaM), funded by the PRIMA Programme, will commence in June 2026.
The project is implemented within the scope of the TÜBİTAK 1071 Programme and is carried out by an international consortium comprising numerous partners from across Europe. As Artecs Anadolu R&D, we will serve as the project coordinator.
The project aims to co-create sustainable agriculture by enhancing crop rotation practices and on-farm biodiversity through Living Labs and digital technologies. In Türkiye, the project activities will be conducted jointly by Artecs and the TAGEM Soil, Fertilizer And Water Resources Central Research Institute.
