🌿Our #EUproject @Gen4Olive has come to a close after 5 years of joint work to strengthen olive breeding innovation in Europe. 🫒 🟡CTA led the two SME calls, supporting over 20 projects and fostering knowledge transfer between science and business. 👥With 16 partners from 7 countries (Spain🇪🇸, France🇫🇷, Italy🇮🇹, Germany🇩🇪, Greece🇬🇷, Turkey🇹🇷 and Morocco🇲🇦), the project built a strong network connecting gene banks, research centres, SMEs and end users. 🔬 This european project has improved access to olive genetic resources and paved the way for a more competitive, sustainable and resilient sector. 🤝 We are proud to have been part of this journey and look forward to collaborating with our partners in future initiatives. #H2020 #AgriInnovation #OliveBreeding

🚀 Advancing olive improvement through collaboration! As the @Gen4Olive Symposium enters its final day, we reflect on yesterday's insights: 🟡Our colleagues Nathalie Chavier, Agri-Food Sector Technical Manager, and Carla del Cerro, consultant, presented the impact of SME calls for proposals, showcasing Oleo Diversity & DROUGHT. 🤝 Co-creation and policy: Experts from IOC, FAO and Ege University discussed genetic conservation strategies. 🌱 Two days of knowledge exchange, innovation and future opportunities! Don't miss today's highlights. #OliveBreeding #AgTech #H2020 #SustainableFarming