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NEW STRATEGIES TO ACCELERATE THE DIGITALIZATION OF SMALL AGRI-BUSINESSES IN SUDOE

NEW STRATEGIES TO ACCELERATE THE DIGITALIZATION OF SMALL AGRI-BUSINESSES IN SUDOE

Ecosystem to boost circularity and agro-robotics through the use of digital twins

DAIRITAL drives the sustainable and digital transformation of the traditional dairy sector in the SUDOE region. Through technological innovation, circular economy practices and specialised training, the project aims to modernise rural dairy SMEs, enhance their competitiveness, and support territorial and demographic balance across southwestern Europe.

ENDORSE – Transnational strategy for phosphorus recovery and its valorization as fertilizer
The Smart Green Water project, funded by the Interreg SUDOE programme, promotes a transnational mapping that identifies and highlights the main public and semi-public entities supporting the digitalisation of irrigation in south-western Europe. This initiative covers strategic regions of Portugal (Alentejo), Spain (Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Catalonia, Extremadura, and Murcia), and France (New Aquitaine and Occitania), territories where irrigation modernisation is key for agricultural sustainability and climate change adaptation.
The European textile industry is undergoing a period of profound transformation driven by the European Union’s commitment to sustainability, the circular economy, and decarbonization. In response to the environmental and social impacts of fast fashion, the EU has articulated an ambitious regulatory framework affecting public administrations, citizens, companies, and waste managers. This article summarizes the main legislative initiatives in force and under development as of April 2025.
The document “Study on Water Use in the Textile Industry in the SUDOE Region” thoroughly analyzes the challenges and opportunities faced by the textile sector in sustainable water management, particularly in the regions of Portugal, Spain, Andorra, and southwestern France. This study is part of the Fashion Forward Interreg Sudoe project, which aims to adapt the textile industry to the requirements of the European Green Deal and to promote circularity and sustainability in the sector, with special attention to rural areas where textiles have a significant economic, social, and environmental impact.