Forecast Project - PRIMA

🌱 Last Week's Highlight from FORECAST Project! 🌿
In the framework of WP1 activities, the University of Sfax Tunisian team organized the first Living Lab in Agareb Municipality, Sfax, Tunisia! 👏This vibrant event united national authorities, researchers, agronomic engineers, farmers, and professors.
Farmers from the Agareb region shared their invaluable experiences with intercropping legumes in agroforestry systems 🌾🤝.
Our specialist, M. Fatma Elloumi (agronomic engineer), highlighted the importance of legumes for healthy soil and their benefits in intercropping! 🌍💚
The program continued with field visits to participating farmers’ plots, allowing attendees to observe these innovative practices firsthand. It concluded with a tour of the FORECAST pilot experimental site, where participants were introduced to the growth progress of Trigonella foenum-graecum.
Huge thanks to all participants for making it a success! 🙌
Who's ready for more?

🌟 We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Shraddha Shridhar Gaonkar from the University of Pavia as a visiting researcher at the Faculty of Sciences of Sfax! 🌟
This visit, in the framework of the FORECAST project 🎯, was a fantastic opportunity for Dr. Gaonkar to deliver an insightful conference on seed priming—her key research domain—and spark enriching discussions with our faculty researchers.
She also visited the FORECAST project's experiments in the lab and greenhouse, 🧪🌱, and discussed the next steps with the team.
Such international exchanges are at the heart of our work! 🤝🌍

🌱 FORECAST on the Move! 🚀
Today, the University of Sfax team 🇹🇳 visited the FORECAST study site in Agareb, Sfax , Tunisia!
The first field trial round launched in November 2025, and the results are promising: plants have reached full production, with fantastic fruits.
Thrilled to keep pushing forward for a greener future 💪🌱.
Huge shoutout to our dedicated associate partners for their hard work nurturing these crops, and big thanks to everyone contributing to this milestone! 🙌🌍🌿

🌟 The first edition of the FORECAST-PRIMA newsletter is out now! 🌱
Dive into the latest insights from our brilliant FORECAST-PRIMA Consortium researchers driving sustainable agriculture forward.
Want the full PDF? DM us or comment below to grab your copy! 📩
Let's chat—share your thoughts and keep the innovation flowing! 🚀

🌍🌱 International Day of Pulses | Celebrating Mediterranean Power Crops 🌱🌍
Today, we celebrate the International Day of Pulses (legumes) : a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet and a key ally for sustainable agriculture and food security.
Across Mediterranean regions, pulses like lentils, chickpeas, faba beans, Fenugreek, and peas support:
✔️ Healthy soils through nitrogen fixation
✔️ Climate-resilient farming systems
✔️ Nutritious, affordable, and local food
✔️ Reduced environmental footprint
Through initiatives such as BENEFIT MED - PRIMA , Forecast Project - PRIMA and , Mediterranean farmers and stakeholders are working together to revitalize legume value chains, promote agroecological practices, and strengthen rural livelihoods — proving that traditional crops can drive innovative solutions for the future.
🌿 Pulses are not just food : they are a pathway to resilient Mediterranean territories.

👩‍🔬 Join us for the 2026 International Day of Women & Girls in Science! 🌟
WORKSHOP: Women in Science – Achievements & Challenges
This inspiring event is organized within the 2nd International Seminar on Water, Climate Change, Agriculture, and Territorial Development (WACCAD2026) in Constantine, Algeria, from February 9-12, 2026!
A joint initiative featuring FORECAST, PROSPER, and the CBHE ERASMUS WE4LEAD project—empowering women leaders in sustainable development: https://www.univ-amu.fr/en/public/we4lead-project.
With precious support from University of Constantine, we're celebrating breakthroughs and tackling barriers in STEM. Ideal for researchers, leaders, and change-makers!
📍 Constantine, Algeria
🗓️ Feb 11, 2026

🌟 Join Us at WACCAD2026! 🌟
We are pleased to invite you to the 2nd International Seminar on Water, Climate Change, Agriculture, and Territorial Development (WACCAD2026) 🌱, happening in the beautiful city of Constantine, Algeria 🇩🇿, from February 9 to 12, 2026!
🌍 Why Attend?
Connect with over 35 countries’ leading experts, researchers, policymakers, and development professionals for 4 dynamic days of inspiring knowledge exchange, powerful networking, and impactful collaboration.
This Year’s Seminar Focus Areas:
💧 Sustainable Water Management
🌡️ Climate Change Adaptation
🌾 Agricultural Resilience
🗺️ Territorial Development
What to Expect:
✨ 20 Thematic Sessions covering geography, agronomy, and territorial planning
📚 Publishing Opportunities in prestigious peer-reviewed journals like MDPI, SASA, and Elsevier
🌐 International Collaboration with partners from Algeria, Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Colombia, Malta, Cuba, Greece, Tunisia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and many more!
📩 Get in Touch:
✉️ [email protected]
📞 +213 671 828 925
🚀 Don’t miss this unique chance to be part of shaping the future of sustainable development in the Mediterranean region and beyond! Together, we can make a difference. 🌏💪
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From 19-23 January 2026, Università di Pavia and Université de Sfax (USS) teamed up for a joint activity under the Mediterranean Alliance for Research and Education (MARE) project: https://lnkd.in/dKkwTSVn
MARE fosters international collaboration and knowledge exchange between Italian universities and non-EU Mediterranean institutions. 🌿
Prof. Alma Balestrazzi joined Prof. Amine Elleuch and the University of Sfax team as a visiting researcher, delivering the teaching module “Engineering the Seeds of Tomorrow: Innovations for a Changing Climate” 🌱🌡️. Aimed at students, researchers, and agricultural professionals, it drew up to 30 engaged participants across four seminars! 👩‍🎓👨‍🔬👏
This initiative is part of the INPLANTOMICS Twinning project (https://lnkd.in/dF3DrUBX) and represents a proactive example of collaborative work among different EU-funded projects ✨.
During the event, project was also presented 📊.
A prime example of proactive, cross-project collaboration for sustainable innovation! 🌾🚀

🌿 FORECAST 1st EC Meeting: A Resounding Success! 🌿
On January 20th, 2026, the Executive Committee Meeting marked a significant milestone for FORECAST. This gathering emphasized our core objectives, strengthened collaboration among partners, and delivered key updates on ongoing activities while outlining upcoming tasks. 👏
FORECAST is pioneering sustainable solutions to revitalize agroforestry systems across the Mediterranean region. 📈 Our innovative strategy integrates highly resilient, locally-adapted orphan legumes and advanced seed technologies into existing agroforestry systems. This addresses diverse socioeconomic and pedoclimatic conditions throughout the Mediterranean. 🌱💧
By blending precision farming techniques with traditional practices, FORECAST will overcome barriers to adoption and scaling-up of these transformative agroforestry practices. 🚀
Stay tuned for more updates!

🌿 FORECAST Meets Italian Agroforestry Leaders!
On November 30th, 2025, our CNR team expert Dr. Antonio Franca 🌟 delivered a stellar presentation of the FORECAST mission to AIAF (Associazione Italiana Agroforestale) in Italy! 🎓✨
This dynamic independent association unites agronomy and agroforestry pros, researchers, operators, and ag entrepreneurs—who champion agroforestry as the key to multifunctional, climate-resilient ag and livestock systems! 🌍🤝💚
Learn more about AIAF (https://share.google/XShk7dSCsgLF4AopE)
# Primaprogram 🥳📈

🌿 FORECAST at PRIMA Networking Day! 🌿🇹🇳