GreenAgroRes Project Successfully Concludes Its Third Stage
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU), in cooperation with Institute of Horticulture, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics, and Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment "BIOR" competed the third stage of the project Research-based solutions for sustainable agri-food system addressed to the European Green Deal objectives (GreenAgroRes).
Third stage of the GreenAgroRes project was addressed to sustainable agriculture, food safety, and packaging innovation through field trials, microbiological and chemical analyses, and socioeconomic studies. Achievements include progress in pathogen research, protein recovery technologies, antimicrobial resistance monitoring, and evaluation of agricultural practices supporting Green Deal objectives. Outputs include scientific publications, student theses, and preparations for the 2025 final conference in Jelgava.
The project advanced research on antimicrobial resistance through farm surveys, sample analyses, and guideline development. Studies on reusing agricultural by-products continued, including new blackcurrant products and improvements in anthocyanin analysis. Collaboration with "Food Union", "Nordic Plast", and "LabiInk" supported innovations in sustainable food packaging. Additional work focused on protein extraction, biodegradable materials, and mycoprotein production. Fish studies assessed nutrient and contaminant levels in Latvian freshwater species to evaluate their dietary value.
During this stage, research focused on evaluating key agricultural practices and their contribution to the European Green Deal objectives. Quantitative and qualitative assessments were carried out to measure environmental and economic impacts, including the costs of implementing different practices. Results were shared through publications in Q1 journals, international conference presentations, and public data releases. Work also continued on analyzing policy scenarios and preparing new scientific papers and an international research project proposal.
The GreenAgroRes project involves three interdisciplinary research groups with 38 academic staff and students. Project has achieved seven intermediate and 21 final results. Fifteen communication activities and one collaboration seminar have been held, and project outcomes were shared at five public events, including Riga Food 2025. Results were also presented at 10 international conferences across Europe. Preparations are underway for a joint final conference with Forest4LV on December 10, 2025, in Jelgava.