Projects in agriculture

In the previous project, we developed and demonstrated a modular battery replacement system for electric-powered agricultural and forestry machinery. In this project, we want to build on the results to take the ecosystem around the battery replacement system step by step towards the market.

The Animal Production Knowledge Hub was established in 2023 on behalf of the government, with the aim of strengthening productivity, profitability and competitiveness in Swedish animal production.

The project is developing a biogas platform for agriculture to optimize residual streams and arable land, promoting fossil-free food production and climate-neutral farming. It supports Sweden’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2045 and strengthens self-sufficiency, benefiting both customers and societ…

RISE is leading a project that explores how advanced technology can be used to measure and strengthen sustainable agricultural practices. With support from the SNSA and Arla Foods, the project will develop AI-based tools that analyze satellite images and drone data, with the aim of providing farmer…

In the newly launched research project AI-PRO, RISE is collaborating with several major companies to develop AI solutions that enable smarter production control. The goal is for the process industry to use AI, machine learning, and sensors to detect and manage problems before they affect production.

AGROSOIL supports the transition to agroecological weed management by co-developing strategies in living labs that promote soil health while improving weed mangement and reducing herbicide use and tillage intensity.

NEXRUR tackles rural and agricultural challenges by developing and testing community-driven business models. Focusing on social, environmental, and economic sustainability, EU and Chinese partners collaborate through case studies, digital tools, and shared solutions.

The URSOILL project will establish five Living Labs across diverse climatic zones and socio-economic contexts in Europe. Each lab will serve as a collaborative hub where researchers, municipalities, businesses, and citizens co-create and test innovative practices for urban soil restoration:

In this prestudy, we will generate knowledge about agrivoltaics in Norrbotten that provides a solid foundation for an effective research project with a pilot test facility. Agrivoltaics may enable profitable local food production and resilient northern farming, but how it should be introduced must …

The BREC project connects agricultural schools, authorities and researchers to spread circular agricultural practices among practitioners and test technologies driving circular bioeconomy. BREC identified several key technologies - such as substrate pretreatment, biogas production, protein extracti…

vSET cultivation method is a bio-based, biodegradable seed treatment concept that protects crops against biotic and abiotic stresses. The system has two main elements which allow precise seed placement in no-tilled and green-covered soils.

In the project we will study if precision sowing can lead to healthier and more competitive small-grain cereal plants and enable lower seeding and pesticide rates, resulting in higher profitability and lower environmental impact.

I cropping systems like conservation agriculture that practices reduced tillage it is very difficult to control perennial weeds without using large amounts of herbicides, especially glyphosate/Roundup. IWM-CA aims to develop integrated strategies where root cutters are used to control perennial wee…

SUSDOCK: Sustainable control of docks (Rumex spp.) – Synergies of detection, mapping, and innovative weed control aims to develop sustainable weed management and image-based mapping of docks in North European grasslands.

The proportion of birch in southern Swedish forests is increasing at a faster rate than other tree species. Its use is currently almost exclusively limited to pulp production and firewood. To improve forest owners' incentives to manage birch for long-term sustainable forests and optimal fiber yield…

Sweden imports most of the seafood it consumes. Many wild fish stocks are exploited at an unsustainable level, but aquaculture offers potential for increased seafood production. This project aims to analyze the environmental, social and economic sustainability of Sweden's aquaculture production tod…

Pyrolysis as an innovative and sustainable solution for sludge management? Logistics, economics, regulations and benefits for agriculture have been investigated in this feasibility study based on conditions in the Halland region.

AI has the potential to revolutionize weed research by enabling quick and easy identification and mapping of different weed species across much larger areas than what is possible for humans. This can lead to a better understanding of how we can develop sustainable cropping systems where weeds can c…

Today, many regions lack the tools, knowledge and resources to make the transition to a circular bioeconomy. BIO2REG is a European project that helps greenhouse gas-intensive regions make this important transition. Through concrete actions, we support them to become model regions in the bioeconomy.

The aim of the project is to develop Swedish legume flour from Swedish varieties by testing different processes and production parameters to obtain safe, functional and nutritious legume flours. The goal is to develop a manufacturing process and produce legume flour from three Swedish-grown legume …

Norwegian fish farms generate 600,000 tonnes of fish sludge annually, currently discharged into the sea. A cross-border project between Sweden and Norway brings together industry, researchers, and stakeholders from land and sea farming to explore converting this unused sludge into a valuable bio-ba…

The FINEST platform builds on the Formas-funded FINEST centre (2020-2024), which focused on three value chains: Swedish forest berries, protein-rich legumes, and experimental food production.

The FINEST platform is based on the Formas-funded FINEST Centre (2020-2024). The sub-projects that were part of the creation of the centre will continue in 2025 and end at the end of May 2026.

Plant-based dairy substitutes from soy, oats and almonds have become a popular choice for consumers worldwide. DELICIOUS proposes a new production technology to create affordable, tasty and safe plant-based dairy substitutes for cheese and kefir with high nutritional value by combining microbial pr…

iCOSHELLs addresses the EU's need for sustainable soil restoration through co-creative Living Labs that bring together researchers and stakeholders. The project develops scalable solutions and policy recommendations to enhance biodiversity, climate resilience, and a sustainable future for society a…

The SWE LL is being initiated to address concerns of soil health through a bottom-up, co-creation approach within the Horizon project iCOSHELLS. Challenges such as soil compaction, poor soil structure, loss of soil biodiversity, depletion of organic matter, and nutrient imbalances causing subsequen…

FERTITEC aims to recycle fertilizer products from secondary raw materials using best available technology to promote sustainable agriculture, waste recycling and the circular economy. Building on previous EU projects, FERTITEC aims to develop environmentally friendly fertilizers that benefit agricu…

It is crucial to evaluate the combination of long-term crop performance related to the choice of different solar panels, machinery, and energy storage for the expansion of agrivoltaic systems.

This project aims to develop and test a concept for waste-to-energy conversion for poultry manure by investigating technical alternatives that could be viably implemented in Sweden.Thermochemical conversion of poultry manure allows farmers to generate their own renewable energy while allowing reuse…

A large part of the edible and useful parts of broccoli and kale are not used today. These side streams could be used for new processed products, which would also contribute to increasing Swedish food production. The market for new vegetable products is increasing, and there is an increased demand …

This project brings together novel process development and meal formulations to produce healthier, more sustainable, and palatable plant-based meals that fulfil the criteria for “nyckelhålet” and comply with EU low sodium claim level. 

To reduce eutrophication in the Baltic Sea, rivers, and lakes, and to decrease the need for fertilization, new methods are needed to prevent nutrient leaching from agricultural land. Trials in Finland have shown that the addition of gypsum can quickly reduce phosphorus losses. In GYPREG will study …