Pranav Bapat (P.N.)

Research projects

EU-FarmBook
EU-FarmBook is an EU-wide digital knowledge platform for agriculture and forestry, developed from the EURAKNOS and EUREKA projects. It serves as an open-source, long-term knowledge reservoir, compiling practical solutions from regional, national, and EU research and innovation projects. The platform connects Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) actors, provides training materials for advisors, and supports education institutes. By linking to traditional dissemination channels, such as agricultural journals, EU-FarmBook fosters knowledge exchange, user interaction, and collaboration, ultimately driving innovation for environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable agriculture and forestry.

OpenAgri
OpenAgri aims to democratise digital farming by developing cost-effective, energy-efficient agricultural digital technologies (ADTs) that function in remote areas with weak connectivity. The project tackles challenges such as high costs, data-sharing barriers, and poor network infrastructure, ensuring that smallholder farmers and advisory networks can benefit from digital solutions. With 14 European pilot projects, OpenAgri also features a decision support tool to help farmers select the most suitable ADTs for their specific conditions.

Ambrosia
Ambrosia is transforming Europe's approach to food safety in response to climate change. The project integrates AI, climate modelling, and predictive microbiology to assess climate-induced risks to food safety across the supply chain, from farm to fork. Ambrosia fosters a systemic risk assessment approach, raising awareness, providing strategic guidance, and encouraging regional and local assessments through its multi-actor digital platform, covering four major biogeographical regions in Europe.

BIOFIN
BIOFIN focuses on accelerating nature-positive investments by introducing a standardised financial framework and technology to support biodiversity conservation. The project aims to streamline investment processes, enhance decision-making, and mobilise large-scale finance for biodiversity goals set by the EU. Through real-life case studies, BIOFIN provides evidence-based recommendations to drive a green and digital transition, ensuring sustainable financial flows for ecosystem protection.