(Fürstenfeldbruck, December 5, 2025) Greenhouse production is a key part of EU agriculture, covering approximately 175,000 hectares. Despite its importance, organic greenhouse production faces challenges including maintaining soil health, pest control and high infrastructure costs. Knowledge is often fragmented and uncoordinated, limiting the adoption of innovative practices.
BIOGREENET – Boosting Innovation in Organic GREENhouses via stronger NETworks – takes a practical, transdisciplinary approach to gather, evaluate, adapt, and share best practices in organic greenhouse production within Europe and beyond. The project strengthens knowledge exchange among farmers, advisors, researchers, and policymakers, leveraging digital tools and collaborative efforts to ensure widespread impact.
Running from 2025 to 2029, the project involves 16 European partners and is coordinated by Naturland, the largest international organic farmers' association based in Germany. On 4–5 December 2025, the project partners gathered in Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany, for the project kick-off to launch the Horizon Europe-funded project.
Sharing best practices in organic greenhouse production
Local project partners and practitioners will evaluate the collected knowledge for its technical, economic, social, and environmental benefits and costs. The most relevant practices will then be developed into practical materials.
Over 3,000 producers and advisors will engage through digital platforms and workshops to facilitate the uptake of best organic greenhouse practices.
This broad engagement is designed to speed up the uptake of organic practices and strengthen sustainable greenhouse production within and beyond the European Union.
The project is funded by the European Union and the Swiss Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation.
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