Stratus
Connecting advisors across Europe to accelerate knowledge creation and sharing on Integrated Fertilization Management.
The Project in a nutshell
27
EU Countries
60
Months
18
Organizations
4
Million euros
113
Cross-visits
60
On-farm
demonstrations
104
Good
practices
48
Best
practices
Last News
Strengthen Climate Resilience Through Data: Dutch Cross Visit Highlights Precision Agriculture in Practice
In May 2026, ZLTO hosted an international STRATUS Cross Visit in the Netherlands. Over the course of two days, agricultural advisors and experts from across Europe explored how data and digital tools can support more efficient and sustainable agricultural production....
Building Climate Resilience: Slovenian Cross Visit Showcases the Power of Biostimulants and Precision Agriculture
In May 2026, the Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry of Slovenia (CAFS) proudly hosted an international STRATUS Cross Visit, bringing together agricultural advisors and experts from across Europe. The focus of the two-day event was clear: exploring the optimization of...
The legacy of catch crops: How past practices feed the future
“Thus with alternate crops the fields are fed, And earth, unwearied, yields her increase.” (Virgil, Georgics, Book I, author’s own translation) Catch crops have been used since ancient times to improve soil and increase the productivity of later crops. Historical...
Paula Resano
COORDINATOR OF THE PROJECT
Instituto Navarro de Tecnologías e Infraestructuras Agroalimentarias SA (INTIA)
“Advisors play a crucial role in helping farmers apply optimal fertilization techniques, especially admits high prices and shortages due to the war in Ukraine, which caused a 149% increase in fertilizer prices in September 2022 compared to 2021. They are key sources of information and drive innovation adoption among farmers. Under the new CAP, advisors must be integrated into the MS Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) and address economic, environmental, and social domains. This requieres them to stay updated on research and innovations while also deploying soft skills to adapt knowledge to local contexts.”