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
Belgian Cross Visit: Exploring reduced tillage in practice
How can farmers reduce soil disturbance while maintaining good crop production? This was the central question addressed during the STRATUS Belgian Cross Visit, hosted by ILVO in Leuven on 21 April. The one-day event brought together 16 participants from Belgium, the...
Supporting Farmers Through the Fertiliser Crisis While Rewarding Sustainable Practice – EU Regulation 2026/1768
The adoption of Regulation (EU) 2026/1768 marks an important step in the European Union’s response to the sharp increase in fertiliser prices triggered by the 2026 Middle East crisis. Recognising the impact of rising input costs on farm profitability, food production,...
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....
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.”


