NUTRI CHECK NET, Brussels (2025)

20/11/2025

On 19 November, the NUTRI-CHECK NET consortium reunited in Brussels for our Final Project Meeting! 🎉

A full day of collaboration, reflections, and alignment as partners explored project outcomes and future opportunities. 🤝💡

Great energy and a strong close to this journey! 🚀

18/11/2025

🌱 The NUTRI-CHECK NET Final Conference is happening today in Brussels and online with over 100 participants joining us!

Farmers, advisors, researchers, cooperatives, industry representatives and EU-funded projects are coming together to discuss the future of nutrient management across Europe.
Throughout the day, we are exploring:
🔹 Challenges and opportunities in nutrient management
🔹 Tools and digital innovations for better decision-making
🔹 Co-creation of best practices
🔹 How Horizon Europe projects are shaping sustainable crop nutrition

We’re hearing from project partners and several Horizon Europe initiatives, including NENUPHAR, Stratus Horizon Europe, Nutri-Know, LIVESENMAP, Legumes EU, QuantiFarm and more.

💬 Lively discussions and cross-sector collaboration are driving forward practical solutions for optimised N, P and K management.

👉 Learn more about the project and access key resources at: https://nutri-checknet.eu/
👉 Explore the project’s digital platform: https://platform.nutri-checknet.eu/

17/11/2025

🎙️ Get to know our speakers!

We’re delighted to introduce Alexandros Fournarakos, representing the NUTRI-CHECK NET Platform, as one of the speakers at the NUTRI-CHECK NET Final Conference!

💻 Alexandros is a researcher at AUA’s Smart Farming Technology Group, where he leads projects in digital agriculture and the uptake of digital tools across the agricultural sector.

🌾 His work focuses on understanding the needs of actors in the agrifood sector and tailoring digital technologies to their everyday practices — ensuring that innovation is practical, accessible, and impactful for farmers and stakeholders alike.

📊 Don’t miss his insights during the conference, where he will showcase how the NUTRI-CHECK NET Platform is driving smarter, data-enabled farming and supporting the transition toward more sustainable agriculture.

📅 18 November | Brussels & Online
👉 Register now: https://forms.office.com/e/CqcfE6ZtGx

17/11/2025

🎙️ Get to know our speakers!

We’re excited to present Prof. Nicolas Plumeré, representing the LIVESENMAP project, as one of the speakers at the NUTRI-CHECK NET Final Conference.

Prof. Plumeré holds a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Tübingen (Germany) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at NECi (USA), where he worked on nitrate sensing using redox-active enzymes and electrochemistry.

Since 2020, he has been a tenured professor at the Technical University of Munich, where his research focuses on bioelectrocatalytic systems for point-of-use sensing in agriculture — developing technologies that make nutrient monitoring more precise, accessible, and sustainable.

🌱 Join his session, “Data and Sensors to Optimise Crop Nutrition,” to explore how cutting-edge sensing technologies are transforming nutrient management and supporting data-driven farming.

📅 18 November | Brussels & Online
👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/CqcfE6ZtGx

16/11/2025

🎙️ Get to know our speakers!

We’re proud to introduce Milan Franssen, Soil Scientist, Agricultural Economist, and Team Leader of the Projects & Innovations team at Delphy, as one of the speakers at the NUTRI-CHECK NET Final Conference.

Milan also serves as Work Package 2 Lead of the project, where he plays a key role in developing tools and methods to enhance sustainable nutrient management across Europe.

Within Delphy, Milan manages a team of project managers who initiate innovative collaboration projects connecting farmers, agronomists, researchers, supply chain partners, and public entities. These initiatives promote practical research and knowledge transfer, accelerating the adoption of agricultural innovations in the field.

🌱 Join his session — “Tools to Support Crop Nutrition Decision Making” — and explore the wide range of tools available to make crop nutrient management smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable.

📅 18 November | Brussels & Online
👉 Register now: https://forms.office.com/e/CqcfE6ZtGx

16/11/2025

🎙️ Get to know our speakers!

We are delighted to welcome Sara Johansson, Senior Policy Officer for Water at the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), as a speaker at the NUTRI-CHECK NET Final Conference.

Sara will contribute to the session “Innovative Governance Models to Boost Nutrient Recycling,” representing the NENUPHAR project.

At the EEB, the largest network of environmental civil society organisations in Europe — with over 190 members across 41 countries — Sara’s work focuses on water protection and the implementation of key EU environmental policies, including the Water Framework Directive, the Nitrates Directive, and the Water Resilience Strategy.

Her policy expertise and commitment to sustainability play a vital role in advancing governance models that strengthen nutrient recycling, bridging the gap between environmental protection and agricultural innovation.

📅 Join us on 18 November in Brussels or online for this inspiring discussion on how policy and innovation can work hand in hand to support a more circular and resilient food system.

👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/CqcfE6ZtGx

15/11/2025

🎙️ Get to know our speakers!

We’re pleased to introduce David Wall, leader of Work Package 3 “Evaluation of Crop Nutrition Decision Tools” within the NUTRI-CHECK NET project, and one of the key speakers at the Final Conference.
David is Head of the Teagasc Crops, Environment and Land Use Research Centre at Johnstown Castle, Ireland, where he leads efforts to update the National Nutrient Advice for Grassland and Arable Crops.

His research focuses on building resilient soils, improving organic manure efficiency, and developing soil-specific nutrient advice to make farming more productive and sustainable.

🌾 Join his session, “Challenges & Opportunities in Crop Nutrition Management,” to learn about the results from stakeholder surveys and explore how science and practice can come together to improve nutrient management across Europe.

📅 18 November | Brussels & Online
👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/CqcfE6ZtGx

15/11/2025

🎙️ Get to know our speakers!

We’re delighted to introduce Anna Bagó, representing the NUTRI-KNOW project, as a speaker at the NUTRI-CHECK NET Final Conference.

Anna is Coordinator of the Science4Practice line within the Governance for Sustainability Team at the BETA Technological Centre (UVic-UCC). She specialises in bridging science and practice, leading co-creation and stakeholder engagement initiatives that help translate research into real-world change and empower rural and regional actors.

🌿 Join her session, “Integrating Knowledge and Practice,” to learn how effective knowledge translation and co-creation can accelerate the adoption of sustainable nutrient management across Europe.

📅 18 November | Brussels & Online
👉 Register now: https://forms.office.com/e/CqcfE6ZtGx

14/11/2025

🎙️ Meet our speakers!

We are pleased to announce Francesca Degan as one of the speakers at the NUTRI-CHECK NET Final Conference, joining the session “Cost–Benefit Analysis to Support Crop Nutrition.”

Francesca is a Research & Development Engineer working at the forefront of agronomy, pedology, and nutrient management, where she drives innovation in crop modeling, fertilization strategies, soil health, and agricultural technology.

Her work connects scientific research, policy, and regulation, advancing sustainable farming practices across Europe. She leads strategic initiatives integrating crop models and sensor technologies to optimise precision nutrient management and plays a key role in cross-disciplinary EU-funded projects focused on decision-support tools for farmers and agri-food stakeholders.

A strong advocate for science-based and data-driven agriculture, Francesca contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving nutrient efficiency — combining technical innovation, policy insight, and field application to shape a more sustainable future for European farming.

📅 Join us on 18 November in Brussels or online for an inspiring discussion on the future of crop nutrition and agricultural innovation.

👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/CqcfE6ZtGx

14/11/2025

GET TO KNOW OUR SPEAKERS! 🌱
We’re honoured to welcome Professor Spyros Fountas, Dean of the School of Environment and Agricultural Engineering at the Agricultural University of Athens, as our Closing Session Speaker at the NUTRI-CHECK NET Final Conference.

Prof. Fountas is a leading figure in precision agriculture and smart farming technologies, with a distinguished academic and research career. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Smart Agricultural Technology (Elsevier) and previously led Computers and Electronics in Agriculture for seven years.

With over 250 scientific publications and the coordination of seven EU-funded projects (including Smart-AKIS, GATES, OPTIMA, BEATLES, ICAERUS, Oper-8, and SmartDroplets), Prof. Fountas has played a key role in advancing digital innovation in European agriculture.

Join his Closing Session for inspiring insights on the future of smart, sustainable, and data-driven farming systems.

👉 Register now: https://forms.office.com/e/CqcfE6ZtGx

14/11/2025

On behalf of the NUTRI CHECK NET consortium, we are pleased to invite you to the project’s Final Conference, Steps to Optimise Crop Nutrition!

When: 18 November 2025
Where: NH Brussels EU Berlaymont Hotel & Online

NUTRI-CHECK NET is a European project funded under Horizon Europe and UK Research and Innovation, bringing together researchers, advisors, farmers, policymakers, and industry representatives from across Europe to promote better nutrient use efficiency and sustainable fertilisation practices. The project has focused on three key crops (corn, potato, and wheat), testing and improving nutrient management strategies across diverse agro-climatic regions. Its main results include the NUTRI-CHECK NET Platform, designed to facilitate knowledge exchange and advisory support, and a comprehensive Cost–Benefit Analysis (CBA) to assess the economic and environmental performance of different fertilisation practices.

The Final Conference will gather experts, practitioners, and decision-makers to discuss the future of nutrient management in Europe.

The event will conclude with a panel discussion on Bridging Sectors for a Better Future, reflecting on the role of governance, innovation, and collaboration in achieving sustainable nutrient cycles.

Agenda & details: https://nutri-checknet.eu/save-the-date-for-nutri-check-net-final-conference/

Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=jmw0_SRzDkuaKWDo1QM-P4moYb_pgJ9HkyI88HjfrglUMFQ4QUFZVTRaMEhKN0RHNVdSUENTSlJWWi4u

The project consortium looks forward to welcoming you in Brussels or online at this important closing event!

13/11/2025

🎙️ Get to know our speakers!

We’re excited to welcome Georgios Charvalis, representing the QuantiFarm project, as a speaker at the NUTRI-CHECK NET Final Conference.

Georgios will take part in the session “Quantifying Digital Impact: The QuantiFarm Toolkit”, showcasing how data-driven approaches can evaluate and enhance the real impact of digital technologies in European agriculture.

With an MSc in Geo-information Science and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management, Georgios brings expertise in GIS, remote sensing, and spatiotemporal data analysis. He has over four years of experience in technical management across national and European projects in the environmental and agricultural sectors.

Currently, he focuses on developing data-driven methodologies to support sustainable and evidence-based productivity growth in EU agriculture — helping bridge the gap between technology, science, and practical application.

📅 Join us on 18 November in Brussels or online to explore how the QuantiFarm Toolkit is redefining digital innovation in agriculture.

👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=jmw0_SRzDkuaKWDo1QM-P4moYb_pgJ9HkyI88HjfrglUMFQ4QUFZVTRaMEhKN0RHNVdSUENTSlJWWi4u

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