Info about the project
Project information
*What actually is an ALL?
ALL, stands for Agroecology Living Lab and translates as Agroecological Living Lab
**Who is involved in the project throughout Europe?
11 existing agroecology laboratories:
- 3 Italian
- 1 Spanish
- 1 German
- 1 French
- 3 Dutch
and 2 emerging agroecology real laboratories:
- 1 French
- 1 Romanian
Real-world laboratories to accelerate agroecological change – ALLFacts
The ALLFacts project aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable agricultural and food systems in Europe. Through the establishment and networking of agroecological real-world laboratories (ALLs) in six EU countries, the transformation process towards agroecological practices and systems is to be driven forward. These real-world laboratories offer a unique network to develop, test and scale up innovative agroecological solutions.
The practical research network Hessen is part of this large European joint project in which agroecological practices will be tested, examined and further developed with practitioners from 2025 to 2028.
In PFN-Hessen, the practices of the existing project groups are used to investigate their impact on ecosystem services. Through close cooperation with local farmers and the University of Kassel, not only will the feasibility of the practices be assessed, but the political environment and governance structures at state level will also be analyzed.
How do we want to achieve this?
The ALLFacts project comprises six central work packages (WPs), which together aim to achieve a comprehensive transformation of the agricultural sector.
In WP1, agroecological practices are developed and tested together with the other real-world laboratories. These include, for example, diversified crop rotations, mixed crops and reduced tillage – all practices that are being tested and further developed by PFN-Hessen. These practices should help to promote biodiversity, improve soil health and reduce CO₂ emissions.
WP2 focuses on the integrated assessment of the socio-economic and environmental impacts of these practices. The benefits for ecosystem services as well as the economic viability and potential for scaling up the practices will be investigated.
These findings will feed into the development of policies and governance models in WP3 to strengthen the policy framework for agroecology and identify the necessary policy measures for scaling up.
In work package WP4, solutions for the redesign of agroecosystems are being developed. The focus here is on promoting ecological corridors, integrating plant and animal production and reducing the use of agrochemicals. This work package aims to create long-term sustainable agro-ecosystems at landscape level that strengthen both the environment and agricultural production.
Another important goal of ALLFacts is the broad dissemination of the project results, which is ensured by WP5. Various channels, such as workshops, web portals and networks, are used to ensure that the knowledge gained and practical solutions are shared and applied throughout Europe.
The project is coordinated by WP6, which oversees the management and cooperation between the partners involved. The structure of ALLFacts ensures that all stakeholders are actively involved in the process and that the results are both scientifically sound and practicable.
Who is there?
Through active collaboration between farmers, scientists, politicians and other stakeholders, the project is helping to drive the agroecological transition in Europe and develop sustainable solutions for agriculture. The practical research network Hessen identifies, tests and evaluates innovative agroecological practices that can serve as a model for the entire EU.
