Pilot Living Lab 3 – Portugal

The pLL operates in the rural Oeste region of Portugal within an agricultural Living Lab setting that brings together farmers, researchers from INIAV, and the FRUTACLASS producers’ organization. It works with farms cultivating organic sweet potatoes. Technical and research infrastructure is provided through FRUTACLASS and INIAV, including laboratories, greenhouses, and nursery facilities. The region also hosts additional agricultural activities, such as year‑round strawberry production.

Map of Portugal highlighted in yellow with a location pin, featuring the INIAV logo at the top.
Vision and mission statement outlining the Portugal pLL's goals for a sustainable sweet potato sector, emphasizing research, clean planting, and adoption of innovative farming practices.
Text on a background discussing the ambition for sweet potato cultivation and community involvement, focusing on establishing a farmer organization, increasing yields, and enhancing biodiversity.
A SPOTLIGHT ON OUR FIRST YEAR
Infographic detailing the General Assembly of the Horizon Europe Project 'ROTATES' focused on sweet potato cropping systems in Portugal, including context, challenges, goals, and strategies for sustainable agriculture.

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“On-farm adaptation and scaling of Sweet potato based cropping systems through pilot Living Labs in Portugal”