Deadline Date: February 18, 2026
The AGROECOLOGY Partnership has just announced its 3rd co‑funded call, presenting a timely and promising opportunity for anyone involved in sustainable agriculture, agroecology research or farmer‑led innovation.
The call aims to support projects that contribute to plant and animal genetic diversity or empower farmers to adopt agroecological practices, offering a chance to influence the future of farming across Europe and beyond.
Under the first pillar, projects can focus on increasing the genetic variability of crops and livestock — a foundational step toward resilient, biodiverse and climate‑adapted agroecological systems. The second pillar invites proposals that address the social side of agriculture: motivating farmers, strengthening their skills and knowledge, and engaging stakeholders to support the agroecological transition.
By participating, researchers, organisations, and farmer‑led initiatives can access funding and support to develop practical tools, innovations, or methods that facilitate agroecological practices at local, regional, or national levels. Success under this call could help improve environmental sustainability and socio‑economic conditions in agriculture, while also contributing to stronger links between science and policy.
The application process follows a two‑step procedure, starting with a pre‑proposal (to be submitted early 2026) and followed by a full proposal for those shortlisted. Consortia must include partners from at least three different eligible countries. This format encourages international collaboration — mixing academic expertise, civil society, private sector and farmer communities to maximise impact.
For those working in agroecology, biodiversity, sustainable farming or community‑based agriculture, this call offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to systemic change, build networks, influence agricultural policy and create scalable solutions for a more sustainable food system.
For more information, visit AGROECOLOGY Partnership.
