EARTHONE is now part of the new AgroTech Hub Cluster, a collaboration platform formed by several Horizon Europe projects working on agriculture, climate innovation, digital technologies, and sustainable land management. Through this cluster, EARTHONE can work more closely with other initiatives that address similar challenges, exchange experience, compare approaches, and contribute to more coherent support for Europe’s agricultural sector.
The cluster currently includes several Horizon Europe initiatives working on agriculture, climate innovation, and digital development. These projects are AgRimate, Agrarian, Climate Farm Demo, ENFORCE, EARTHONE, LandShift, MONALISA, Nemesis, NOSTRADAMUS, OpenAgri, and TERRASAFE. Together they contribute a wide range of expertise, covering data ecosystems, modelling, sustainable land management, demonstration activities, and digital tools for farming.
The first cluster meeting took place on 30 October 2025. Teams from all participating projects took part in the session, introducing their work and outlining ongoing activities, which helped establish a clearer view of how the projects relate to one another. The meeting also opened the process of selecting the cluster’s name and visual identity, encouraging partners to reflect on the values and objectives that guide this new collaboration. It was agreed that meetings will take place every two months to ensure stability and consistent progress.
The group also began planning a cross-project webinar series that will draw on expertise across the cluster. Topics under discussion include data ecosystems, digital tools for agriculture, climate modelling, living labs, and other areas where methods and interests intersect. These webinars will support broader engagement with stakeholders who follow developments in agricultural innovation and climate-resilient farming.
For EARTHONE, joining the cluster offers an opportunity to strengthen cooperation, take part in shared communication activities, and contribute to coordinated work with partners across Europe. Through this collective effort, the cluster aims to improve knowledge circulation, reinforce links between research communities, and support Europe’s transition towards sustainable and data-informed agricultural practices.