Date: 8 April 2026
Time: 14:00 CEST (UTC+2)
Speaker: Francisco Castro Alves, Research Programme Officer, European Commission Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development
About the webinar
Legumes are gaining strategic importance within the EU’s agriculture and research landscape. The European Commission’s Vision for Agriculture and Food (2024) highlights the need for more resilient, sustainable, and self-sufficient protein systems.
At the same time, Horizon Europe continues to support innovation in protein crops – from breeding and intercropping to ecosystem services and value chains. This webinar provides a concise overview of current EU policy developments and research opportunities related to legumes.
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