What we do

  • “Let me say this clearly: fundamentally, the transition to sustainable agriculture, as envisaged in the Green Deal and Farm to Fork, is our only path to food security. This is strongly recognised and reinforced in our Communication. We must also ensure that our food system is resilient to external shocks, like the one we are now experiencing. That is why the Farm to Fork Strategy is an important part of our response. It sets the path to reducing our dependence on inputs like fertilisers, without undermining productivity. This will require a greater use of knowledge-sharing and innovation in areas like precision farming, organic farming, nutrient management and agro-ecology, which must be facilitated through CAP Strategic Plans.”

    Address by Mr Janusz Wojciechowski on the adoption of the European Commission Communication "Safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems”.

  • “We want this to be science-based! There is a lot of insecurity about food security. We want to dig deeper and understand all the underlying problems for shortages and understand what the real and long-term solutions are for productive and sustainable farming in the EU. (…) It has to be science-based and if this study would compel us to look again at the proposals we’ve made we will be open to that. The whole idea behind this is to have solid scientific backing for choices we will have to make also in the future. The college is very supportive of this idea because it will give us the arguments we need to argue in a very complex political environment and with emotions going in every direction. The more science we have, the stronger we are in our argumentation”.

    Quote from Commissioner Timmermans on occasion of the publication of the Nature Restoration Package

Our Mission

Is to facilitate and promote a large-scale European effort aimed at transitioning the agricultural sector to agroecology. This transition is essential to address pressing issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, food security and environmental degradation while ensuring profitability and attractiveness for farmers.

We aim to coordinate efforts, pool resources, and facilitate the transition to agroecology, envisioning resilient, productive, and prosperous farming systems that are environmentally sustainable, climate-friendly, and people-centric by 2050.

Our vision

This Partnership relies on a common vision to “Team-up and unlock the transition to agroecology so that farming systems are resilient, productive and prosperous, place-sensitive, as well as climate, environment-ecosystem, biodiversity and people-friendly by 2050”. In order to achieve impact on people, policies, planet, productivity and prosperity, we need a change in paradigm in science, policy and practice to support:

A thriving agricultural sector, which is economically viable, attractive to young generations and well connected to society.

New as well as improved farming practices, products and services that contribute to positive ecological, climate and environmental impacts of agri-food systems.

The strengthening of social capital, values, networks, skills and awareness on AE.

Evidence-based, systems-oriented governance & policy making with governments and institutions and thereby policies that are more open, flexible, participatory, risk sharing and therefore capable of enabling transformative changes.

The Partnership will contribute to filling existing knowledge gaps on AgroEcology, promoting more open innovation and user-driven research, addressing the wide geographical/territorial specificities in the EU through place-based approaches with long-term perspectives, and improving the sharing of knowledge within and across EU countries and beyond.

Expected impacts

  • Sustainable farming systems: AGROECOLOGY promotes farming systems that provide affordable, safe and healthy food while enhancing ecosystem services and biodiversity. By minimising pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, promoting plant and animal health, improving animal welfare and ensuring fair economic returns for farmers, AGROECOLOGY contributes to sustainable agriculture.

  • Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture: Through reduced use of chemical fertilisers and rationalised water use, AGROECOLOGY supports sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, promoting aquatic ecosystem health and improved animal welfare. This approach enables fair, healthy and climate-resilient food systems with lower environmental impact.

  • Transition to sustainable food systems: AGROECOLOGY accelerates the transition to sustainable, inclusive food systems, with additional benefits for climate change mitigation, environmental sustainability and circularity. By improving capacities, establishing networks and promoting knowledge sharing