Breeding Robust Pome Fruit Varieties for Organic Growing

A 7 million euro Horizon 2020 project coordinating 32 partners from 17 countries to establish an EU-wide network of demonstration and pilot farms. Focused on reducing pesticide use in grape, fruit, and vegetable production, the project supports innovation through peer-to-peer knowledge exchange on ten key agricultural challenges. Network 09 specifically targets breeding robust pome fruit varieties for organic farming, advancing sustainable agriculture across Europe.