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Agrivoltaic System Optimization for Sustainable Farming in Taşarası, Türkiye

Agrivoltaic systems (AgriPV) combine agricultural production with photovoltaic electricity generation on the same land, improving land-use efficiency while supporting sustainable food and energy systems. In Mediterranean regions where solar radiation levels are high and agricultural lands are under increasing pressure from climate change and land scarcity, AgriPV offers significant opportunities to improve resource efficiency within the Water–Energy–Food–Ecosystem (WEFE) nexus .

June 8, 2026
Waste-based diet for Galleria mellonella insect production

The use of insects as food for humans and as feed for livestock is increasingly acknowledged as a viable strategy to enhance food security while reducing environmental pressures. From a nutritional perspective, entomophagy is not a recent phenomenon but rather a long-standing practice in many cultures.

June 8, 2026
Aquaponics with fish sludge anaerobic digestion

Aquaponics is a sustainable agricultural practice that integrates aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil). This symbiotic system allows for the efficient production of both fish and plants, where the fish waste provides essential nutrients for plant growth, and the plants, in turn, help purify the water for the fish. However, while aquaponics offers numerous environmental and economic benefits, it also presents challenges, particularly in the management of fish sludge.

June 8, 2026
How to produce Galleria mellonella in a small-scale insect farm

Insect farming requires low production inputs therefore representing an important opportunity, given the prospect of a growing world population and a simultaneous reduction in available resources. In Europe, being a so-called “Novel Food” (Regulation (EU) 2015/2283), legislation to regulate the production and consumption of insects, both for human and animal diet, has been taking first steps in recent years. At this current stage, human and animal consumption of some insect species has been approved by the European Commission, opening to a promising future increase of consumption.

June 8, 2026
Beyond Technology: Addressing Social Challenges for Sustainable Frontier Agriculture

Findings from the FrontAg Nexus project’s systematic literature review and value chain analyses underscore the critical importance of implementing socially responsible practices, ensuring fair labour conditions, promoting gender equality, and actively engaging local communities in the development and deployment of frontier agriculture systems. This integrated approach fosters a just transition that benefits all stakeholders.

June 8, 2026
Optimizing growth efficiency and energy economics in vertical farming through dynamic reduction of blue light in lettuce baby leaf (Lactuca sativa L.)

Vertical farming offers a sustainable solution for urban food production, but energy optimization remains a critical challenge, with nearly half of the electricity requirements dedicated to artificial lighting. Dynamic adjustment of blue and red light can reduce energy costs, as blue light is more energy-intensive, thereby lowering operating expenses and increasing profitability.

April 27, 2026
Resolution from the WEFE Nexus Solutions and Tools Workshop

This resolution captures the key outcomes of the WEFE Nexus Solutions & Tools Workshop (Chania, March 2026), outlining challenges, priorities, and actionable pathways for advancing integrated Water–Energy–Food–Ecosystems approaches.

April 1, 2026

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