Publications
Publications
1. FARMBENV Greek Project Information Leaflet
Summary:
Presentation of the “Investment Plans of Innovation” action within the Operational Programme “Central Macedonia” of the NSRF 2021-2027 for the development of an application that determines the environmental impacts of agri-food product production in real time and supports certification schemes. The project has MIS code 5179217, a total budget of €399,350 and public expenditure of €357,660.
Key Objectives & Benefits:
- Real-time feedback on environmental impacts through sensors.
- Carbon footprint calculation and Life Cycle Assessment using real production data.
- Support for reporting and certification of agri-food products.
- Improved environmental performance through immediate adjustments to reduce impacts.
- Energy, emissions and waste management, as well as support for certifications such as EPD, ISO 14064 and ISO 14067.
2. FARMBENV English Brochure – Real-Time Agriculture Sustainability Assessment Tool
Summary:
English information brochure presenting FARMBENV as an innovative tool for assessing the environmental impact of agri-food production using real-time data and sensors. The brochure presents the project, its partners, the project website and its role in supporting certification and sustainable production.
Key Objectives & Benefits:
- Assessment of carbon footprint and environmental impact in real time.
- Support for product certification through Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
- Optimisation of resource use, reduction of production costs and improvement of competitiveness.
- Provision of tailored sustainability advice to farmers and stakeholders.
- Support for compliance with environmental standards and certification processes, such as EPD, ISO 14064 and ISO 14067.
3. FARMBENV Information Leaflet – Environmental Impacts of Agri-Food Production
Summary:
Presentation of the FARMBENV project for the development of an application that assesses the environmental impacts of agri-food product production in real time and supports certification schemes. The leaflet highlights the need for more accurate environmental impact calculations in the agricultural sector, improved production efficiency and the use of by-products.
Key Objectives & Benefits:
- Accurate calculation of carbon footprint and other environmental impacts based on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
- Development of a toolkit providing customised results for the environmental burden of production.
- Support for agri-food product certification through Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
- Assessment and application of circular economy principles in the agricultural sector and production by-products.
- Reduction of production costs and improvement of the competitiveness of agri-food products.
4. FARMBENV Scientific Article – Sustainable Agriculture in Practice
Summary:
Scientific article about the FARMBENV platform, developed by Engineers For Business S.A. in collaboration with the Laboratory of Sustainability Engineering of the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The article presents FARMBENV as a tool for integrated environmental assessment and sustainable resource management in agricultural production.
Key Objectives & Benefits:
- Pilot application of the tool in real wheat production, evaluating alternative cultivation scenarios.
- Calculation of environmental impact indicators using Life Cycle Assessment methods, such as EN15804 and ReCiPe.
- Identification of environmental hotspots and support for Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification.
- Use of agricultural by-products for the production of biofuels, such as biodiesel, bioethanol and biopellets.
- Provision of quantified performance indicators (KPIs) to support accuracy, transparency and usability for producers and businesses.
