20/11/2024
Novafert sees Lighthouse demonstrations as instruments to accelerate the creation and uptake of nutrient recycling solutions and reduce the dependence on chemical fertiliser for crop production. As part of WP1, seven lighthouse demos across the EU was selected by the Novafert consortium.
The aim of the lighthouse demonstrations is to display exemplary performance in the field of nutrient recycling with locally available alternative fertilisers and crops relevant to the region.
Lighthouse demonstrations act as knowledge exchange hubs for other groups of farmers. As part of WP4, each lighthouse demo is hosting at least five groups of farmers to see the practical side of fertiliser product use, including cost, application strategies, and mineral fertiliser replacement values, with the support of the project partners.
It is anticipated that lighthouse demos and front farmers will inspire other European farmers (30-50 new farmers) to look at alternative sources of fertilisers to displace a portion of imported chemical fertilisers.
Visit the lighthouse demonstration map to find a short description and location of each lighthouse demonstration.