Field Updates

News & Events

Latest field reports, workshops, publications, funding announcements, and policy updates from RuralNexus.

Publication
05.08.2026

Publication: AI in Yield Prediction

A critical review of the current AI models used by large agribusinesses and their inherent biases against small-holders.

Funding
10.07.2026

Funding: Local Innovators Grant Launched

We are accepting micro-grant applications from local tech-forward farming cooperatives.

Policy
22.06.2026

Policy Advisory: Water Rights 2030

RuralNexus delivered a critical whitepaper to the regional agricultural ministry regarding impending water scarcity.

Field Report
18.05.2026

Field Report: Drone Mapping in the Alps

Testing low-cost multispectral drones to identify early blight onset in high-altitude potato crops.

Publication
12.04.2026

Publication: Resilience in Farming Networks

Our transdisciplinary team published a 40-page open-access paper detailing the correlation between biodiversity and economic stability in regional cooperatives.

Workshop
04.03.2026

Workshop: Modern Soil Conservation

A hands-on methodology workshop for regional extension workers led by PA4 Capacity Building team.

Funding
15.02.2026

New EU Horizon Funding Approved

RuralNexus successfully secured €4.2M to lead Project GreenRoots, a multi-national initiative spanning 5 countries over 4 years.

Workshop
21.01.2026

Annual Global Agriculture Summit 2026

RuralNexus leadership will keynote the opening session on bridging the gap between high-tech sensors and traditional rural farming knowledge.

Catalysing Change Through Collaboration

We welcome proposals for co-hosting events, contributing to research publications, or partnering on field implementation projects.

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