A thematic network to boost small-scale sustainable farming through sustainable cropping practices (acronym Crop-MATCHING)

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Uni. Parma
Posted on: 20/02/2026 Deadline: 07/03/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

07/AGRI-01 - Agricultural And Food Economics, And Rural Appraisal

Description

the project supports the economic viability of small farms, helps reverse their decline, and strengthens food system resilience. Crop-MATCHING aligns with key EU strategies such as the European Green Deal and Farm to Fork and focuses on mapping over 100 practices across diverse European pedoclimatic zones. These practices will be widely disseminated through networks and accessible communication tools, including digital platforms, open databases, training materials, and multimedia resources.

Number of positions

1

Funding body

EUROPEAN RESEARCH EXECUTIVE AGENCY (REA)